Story
There are 2 children in this home, a 7-year-old girl, and a 10-year-old boy. The children have been permissively placed with their father for the last 6 months, and they have been in care for the last 18 months. The father has done everything asked of him and more. He is extremely proactive and resourceful when it comes to getting his kids what they need, but becoming disabled has put a huge financial strain on the family. The father owns the home, but it is in extremely poor condition. The father has applied for assistance through OACAC, Springfield Help, and Habitat for Humanity, but he won't be able to get help from any of them for at least another year. The father could get custody of his children back if it weren't for the conditions of the home. The home needs new flooring, damage to the walls fixed, the bathroom/plumbing fixed, and it needs to be weatherized. Anything anyone can help him with would be greatly appreciated.