Story
CSW is requesting assistance for the family to obtain needed back to school clothing and shoes for the children. Parents were evicted from their apartment in April 2025. They are struggling financially and emotionally. In order to avoid living on the streets, the parents have moved in temporarily in with paternal relatives. The parents are working hard to save up for their own apartment however it has been difficult for them as they need to provide for their three young children as well. Mother is working part time as a security guard. Father is unemployed however he picks up shifts doing uber eats when possible. mother has worked hard to provide the children with a stable home free of any violence. Once the children were back in her care, she reduced the hours she was able to work so that she could tend to the children’s needs, ensuring they are taken to school, are able to do their homework, and eat a healthy meal. She has demonstrated her deep love for the children by nurturing them and providing them with stable home environment where they have been able to thrive. A small setback in their budget creates additional stress on the family. If the family were to receive assistance with clothing and shoes for the children it would help relieve some of that stress and allow the family to recover financially. The family was able to successfully meet their goals with the Department and the case is scheduled to close with DCFS next week.