I am reaching out on behalf of a hardworking mom of three children, ages 10, 4, and 6 months, who is doing everything she can to support her family. She recently lost her job due to the company shutting down and has been actively applying for work over the past month. While the search has been challenging, she’s starting to see progress and has received two callbacks for upcoming job interviews. She’s currently looking for full-time work in warehouse operations or as a quality assurance inspector - if you know of any openings, I would love to connect you with my client! We’re working closely together to help her get back on her feet. She shared that she’s never been someone who’s needed to ask for help, but is now humbly reaching out in hopes of receiving support. At this time, she is in urgent need of assistance with her electricity bill, which is currently past due in the amount of $215 and at risk of disconnection. This mom is incredibly resilient and determined, and any support would mean so much to her and her children as they work toward a more stable future.

Parents struggle with getting transportation to and from their daughter's medical appointments. Their daughter has a lot of medical issues, which cause her to need numerous medical appointments a month. The mother, who is approximately 6 months pregnant, takes the bus and walks a great distance to get from the bus stops to her daughter's appointments. Any amount given towards this family will help. It would greatly strengthen the bond with the family as they work toward reunification and take some stress off mom, who is not only fighting for her baby back, but also carrying another life!

We are working with a devoted mother who has worked diligently to overcome significant personal challenges and has successfully reunified with her children. She is currently enrolled in online school, focused on building a stable and positive future for her family.

Despite her dedication and hard work, she is currently facing financial limitations and is unable to purchase a new car seat for her young child, who has recently outgrown the previous one. A safe and appropriate car seat is essential for her child’s well-being. Additionally, she needs sensitive diapers (size 6 and size 8) to help meet her children’s basic needs.

Any support you can provide would make a meaningful difference as mother continues her journey toward long-term growth and stability. Your assistance would be greatly appreciated.

1 year old has recently and unexpectedly been brought into foster care and has been placed with her aunt and uncle. Aunt and uncle are a young couple with a young child of their own. Their family is needing assistance with a toddler bed.

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I am working with a mother and her 4-year-old daughter. Mother and 4-year-old daughter recently started a Trial Home Visit (THV). Shortly after the THV, mom was asked to move out of the home she was living in and owned by a former friend of the mother's as they were going to sell the home. Since then, mother has stayed temporarily with a family member and now are staying in a hotel. A care portal request was completed for hotel assistance and was much appreciated! Mom has been paying for the hotel stay with her own money or help from distant family members. Mom and 21-year-old daughter are both employed full time in Cape, mom has a vehicle and 4-year-old attends daycare in Cape. Mom has been trying desperately to find housing, but due to her history, options are limited to non-existent. The 21-year-old has started putting in applications so the apartment can be in her name as she has no criminal or negative rental history. This is also a challenge as there is a fee with most apartment applications, and they cannot afford to pay these. With mom and daughter's income, they are able to afford a 2–3-bedroom apartment in a nicer part of town (can be outside of Cape Girardeau) between $700-$900 rent per month. Mom does have assistance from Community Partnership to help. Mom is very involved with the services from Children's Division and her PO. Hopeful that someone through Care Portal is knowledgeable of a place to rent.

Help us support a new young mother in need.

A new mom connected to the CTI Family just welcomed a sweet baby girl. Baby and mom are facing some very challenging circumstances, and CTI F.A.M. wants to bless and support them as they navigate unexpected hardships.

Here is a link to a registry of some needed items that can be sent directly to the family via Amazon - Go To Link

If you have any items that you would like to donate that could be helpful (diapers, wipes, formula gently used baby items), please click to respond to this need and our CTI F.A.M. Resource Team coordinators will reach out to you on how to drop your donation at CTI.

Thank you for your prayers and generosity for this precious mom and daughter!

We have a family in the church that has recently taken a kinship placement of their niece who is 18 months old. They are in need of a convertible car seat. If you have one to give or would like to help purchase one please let me know. Lets wrap around this family and bless them.

This single mom of two boys has been unemployed after the birth of her second child who is now 4 months old. She also has a 2.5 yr old at home who was recently diagnosed with autism. Their father is absent due to legal troubles and she is not receiving child support at this time. She got a job offer yesterday and accepted so will be starting to work again this week. Her natural supports are few as her mother struggles with addiction. She is very grateful for the help of her grandmother who assists with childcare. She and her children have been living in a 1 bdrm apt and have been approved for a 2 bedroom but are lacking resources for the security deposit. She has a mattress on the floor but would love a bed frame for it to provide more comfort, and she is ready to transition her 2.5 year old son to a twin bed, which will allow them all to have a better nights rest. Security deposit and Bed items are priorities. She would love to have a table and chair set for her son to eat at and bar stools so she can eat at the kitchen counter. This is a church vetted request that originated at the North Side DCC campus. She is very willing to accept a visit from our team to provide encouragement and spiritual support. Referrals to helping agencies have been made as well. Provision for these needs will provide relief from a crowded and stressful living situation, as well as restful nights sleep for the family as they navigate their challenges.

There is an individual within the church that coaches underprivileged children that is in need of athletic gear / shoes / cleats for a few of the children in order for them to remain active in sports this summer and throughout the upcoming school year.. mainly he is in need of basketball shoes any sizes and size 12.5 men's cleats and tennis/ basketball shoes. If u have any kids or adult shoes for males new or used in good condition that u would like to donate please please reach out these kids are desperately needing these to continue with the well-being of their athletic abilities not to mention being active in sports helps with the mental well being of our children in today's society

Grace Bible has been connected with a family currently in the adoption process who is in need of assistance. The caregiver has taken placement of his brother’s two children, and the family is moving towards adoption. They have requested assistance with a portion of their electric bill this month. The family has paid a portion of the bill, but has requested assistance with covering the remaining portion.