The children entered care due to environmental hazards in their home, including exposure to drugs. As a result of these circumstances, their father—who was the family's primary provider—is currently incarcerated. The children are now living with their aunt and uncle, who are on a fixed income. They are very much in need of a booster car seat for a 5 y/o little boy. This will help the family immensely.

Family is adding 4 small foster children (3 boys and 1 girl) to the home. They are in need of most items as this is an emergency placement and they are starting from scratch. Needs: clothing for each child: summer outfits, shoes, swimsuits, underwear, socks ,etc. Diapers, wipes, rash cream and diaper bag, potty chair, crib sheets, sippy cups, baby gate. They are still learning what they will need but these things will be a very good start for them. SIZES: Boy 1: 18-24 month clothes, 3 shoe, size 5 diapers; Boy 2: 5T clothes, 9 shoe; Boy 3: 8/10 clothes, 9 shoe; Girl: 3T clothes, 5/6 shoe, size 5 diapers.

We have a family who is struggling financially and are unable to get a crib for their 7-month-old baby. The minor mother and her baby reside with the maternal grandmother, who is currently unemployed. The minor mother is attending high school and is slated to graduate next year and plans to attend college to be able to provide a better life for her and her child. The minor mother is co-sleeping with the baby and is in need of a crib so that the baby can sleep independently. Providing these basic necessities would diminish the emotional stressors on the family. By fulfilling this request, it would help the Department reduce the family's financial burden and help prevent court involvement and ensure family stability and a safe sleeping arrangements for the baby.

Please consider helping a young family with material needs for their six children. The children are in need of summer clothing, diapers and wipes.

1 Y/O Girl size 18 months 3 Y/O Girl size 3T-4T 8 Y/O Boy size 8-10 9 Y/O Girl size 8 10 Y/O boy size 10-12 15 Y/O Girl size XL women's Diapers size 5 Pull ups size 3T-4T

Thank you for considering this family.

This is a request for a youth to get a new or used laptop computer or tablet. The youth has a need for this computer to help facilitate their journey into adulthood. They are trying to obtain employment and continue their final year in high school. This item will allow them the ability to fully engage with the necessary requirements of various online applications and virtual job search. They are going to use this tool to do schoolwork as well to maintain proper standing in their academic endeavors. By giving this individual a way to approach these barriers in their life you will be providing an important need in their current and future success.

I've been walking alongside an incredible single mom of 5 kids for about a year and half. She successfully completed a program at Leah's Hope (who helps women with children at risk of homelessness.) She has made many sacrifices and exhausted all of her resources to provide for her kids. She's maintaining employment and making progress in her life, but recently, her sister was incarcerated, so she took in her two nephews so they wouldn't have to go into the foster care system. The cost of supporting two additional children has caused a strain on her finances and she has fallen behind on her car payment. Her car is at risk of being repossessed if she does not make a payment of $413. If her car gets repossessed, she would not have transportation to and from work, so she would also be at risk of losing her job. Any help for this amazing mom would be greatly appreciated!

Hello! Church, we have an opportunity to come alongside a single mom who is a member at Wildwood & help support her as she cares for the older bio siblings (brothers ages 9 & 12) of her adopted son. The brothers are still in foster care and need care for a period of 10 days in July. To say yes, the single mom needs childcare for the boys while she is at work. There are openings at a local day camp for both boys. The cost for 7 days of camp for both boys is $700. Please keep this family in your prayers - pray specifically for the time the three brothers will have together. If you feel led, please consider giving financially so that we can help support this family, allowing all three siblings to have 10 days together this summer. There are two ways to give financially:

1. Financial contributions can be made to Wildwood's CarePortal Fund by clicking on this link and selecting the green button that says "Give to our CarePortal Fund." Go To Link
2. You can contribute online at Wildwood's giving page and in the memo line put "Adoptive & Foster Care Ministry": Go To Link

Please reach out to Naomi at ******@email.com with any questions. Thank you for your support of the Adoptive & Foster Care community at Wildwood!

One of our very own families, who faithfully serves every weekend, is currently facing a difficult season. They are in need of support with rent and groceries this month to get back on track and not fall behind.

Earlier this year, we had the opportunity to serve two families in our community. While our assistance was very much appreciated, it does not alleviate the on-going need for these families. Both families have young children who are home during the summer months. To ensure that they have access to hot meals during the summer while they are out of school, Heartland is initiating a request to provide food gift cards to each family throughout the duration of the summer.

A father at Point Church has recently regained custody of his three children and could use some clothing items for them. He is in need of a few shirts, a few pairs of shorts, a pair of pajamas, a few pairs of socks and underwear, and a pair of shoes for his 5-year-old daughter (clothing size 5-6, shoe size 11-13), 7-year-old daughter (clothing size 8-10, underwear size 10-12, shoe size 12-13), and 10-year-old son (clothing size 14, shoe size 5). Secondhand clothing in good condition is fine. It would be a blessing for them to have these items by July 11.