OKDHS is working a prevention case with a family with two young children. The children are in an out of home placement to prevent them from entering foster care. This safety plan monitor is providing a safe home for these children, but she has encountered several obstacles. She is behind on her rent due to not receiving her regular check for this month. She owes $1378.05 to get caught up and not face imminent eviction. She has been working with community resources but none have pledged to help her pay yet. She is facing possible eviction 6/14/25. She has been to court and is trying to work out a payment plan with her apartment administration. She needs to get them $400 as soon as possible. We are asking for help with this urgent need so that she can keep these children at risk of going into foster care in her home and prevent eviction.
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Parents who are on limited income are needing assistance paying a $750 Deposit so they can rent a house. If this need is met, it may allow the children to be reunified with them. If this need is not met, it may mean the children will have to move to another foster home and this could be in another part of the State since there is such a shortage of foster homes. The biological father has a very strong work ethic and the mother recently started a job, but they do not have the money to pay this deposit and rent also. This is an urgent need. Thank you for your help.

A single mother of a 4 year old and 9 month old is weeks away from being reunified with her daughters. The mother was able to secure a two bedroom home that is fully furnished with the exception for a television for the family to enjoy. The mother is requesting assistance with purchasing one or maybe two televisions for the children's entertainment during their down time. This purchase will family come together and connect during this transition

A single father has sole custody of his three daughters, ages 11, 2, and 1. As the weather has gotten warmer, the girls' bedroom is very warm and the girls have a hard time taking naps and sleeping at night. The dad is asking for a window unit air conditioner for the girls room.

We are in need of assistance for a single mother with four young children. The children are 5 year old male, 4 year old male, 2 year old male, and 6 month old male. The mother is struggling financially and at risk for her children to be placed outside of her home. The family is in need of baby wipes, grocery cards, and Similac sensitive stomach (orange container). The family could also use diapers - size 5, 6, and pullups size 5T or clothing - sizes 5T, 4T, 2T, and 10-12 month. Thank you!

This request is on behalf of a 17 year old male high school student. December 2024 the student was hospitalized for mental health issues. Student was released into his mother's custody 4 days after being admitted to the hospital. Once at home student was met with mixed reactions about the experience from various family members and was told that he was weak and needed to toughen up. Despite the lack of moral support the student has began to make progress in the right direction with the help of weekly therapy sessions and mentoring from the youth pastor at Crenshaw Christian Center. Attending summer camp would give this student a much needed break from his home life and an opportunity to find much needed support and encouragement among his peers. This young man has attended various college tours and wants to pursue occupational therapy upon high school graduation.

I am submitting this request on behalf of a 17 year old high school male that is currently staying at a friends house due to being evicted out of his former home. This student is the oldest of 4 siblings. Mom is staying in temporary housing with his younger siblings and is sending what little finances she has where the student is staying. The student would greatly benefit from attending summer camp and would help to relieve some of the financial burden on mom. Student's father is not actively involved in his life and attending summer camp will give the student access to positive male role models as he continues to navigate his life. Thank you for your consideration of this request.

Family looking for assistance in obtaining stroller for baby (due November). Both parents are working with limited income and have been saving for other baby needs. Mother in active recovery and well engaged with a program through a local partner. Any assistance available would be helpful to this family. Thank you!

A single mom in Cannon Falls is requesting assistance to replace a window in her trailer home. She already has a new window to install.

Mom has a child on the spectrum, so it is hard to find good day care. She is home with the kids until she can get services. That being the case, a kitchen table will help for the family's meals and for the kids to sit at and do activities. It will help the apartment to feel more like home. ALL THE ITEMS NEEDED ARE AVAILABLE FROM RISE CHURCH CP INVENTORY. NO FURTHER DONATIONS ARE NEEDED.