Mother is in need of a cellphone with minutes. She is trying to move out of father’s home and recently lost her phone and her car broke down. Mother needs phone to keep in touch with DHS Caseworker and be able to connect to local resources. Mother has 4-year-old child.

A aunt and uncle took emergency placement of their 15 year old niece, 15 year old nephew and 6 year old nephew. Aunt and Uncle also have two children of their own. The family had to move unexpectedly and are now in a new apartment and in need of some furniture. They could benefit from three dressers so the children do not have to keep their clothes in bags. With 7 people in the 3 bedroom apartment, space is limited. The older two just celebrated birthdays in June and aunt and uncle did not budget to have to move and purchase new furniture. If this need is met the children will be able to have a place to put their items.

A 16-year-old young man is currently navigating one of the most difficult times of his life. For the first time, he has entered a residential treatment facility to receive intensive mental health support. This transition comes after a series of overwhelming events, including hospitalization and placement into foster care. This journey that has left him with nothing but the clothes on his back. He has lost all of his personal clothing during the moves, and now, at a time when he needs stability and dignity the most, he has no clothes of his own. A few changes of clean clothes, socks, underwear, and a hoodie can go a long way toward helping him feel human again. Having his own clothing would restore a sense of identity and normalcy while he works to heal. This young man is working hard to manage his emotions, participate in therapy, and imagine a better future. Community support in the form of clothing would not only meet a practical need, but also send a powerful message: you are not alone, and you are worth showing up for. If this need is met, it could make a big difference in his recovery journey. Something as basic as new clothing can provide comfort, confidence, and a feeling of being seen.

Mom is currently transient but has been very communicative with her team with the available resources she has. She is engaging as much as possible. Unfortunately, she needs help keeping her phone turned on so she can speak directly with her team and coordinate family time and services. She needs service to be successful with working towards reunification with her 4 month old son. A phone card would be incredibly helpful and so appreciated. Thank you for your generosity!

Mom of 2 lost primary job and now only has a PRN position at a nursing home, came in looking for rental assistance, and we helped her with that but she is in need of a dresser/dressers for her sons room so she has somewhere to store their clothes

The Holmes Family, who we have helped before, when 6 kids were adopted by their mother’s sisters, continues to grow and thrive! So their needs have also changed. They have moved into a new home and need the following items.

A sibling set of four brothers (13, 11, 8, and 5) are working toward moving in with a family member who has been identified as their adoptive resource. This family member is from out of state, but is staying here locally while things get ironed out with the boys' case. She is needing assistance with the costs of an extended hotel stay while next steps are made more clear.

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.