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Help Preserve a Kinship Placement

$320.00 still needed

Request: #242631 • Urgency: Normal • Demographic: Child-Centered Request • City: Nashville • State: Tennessee • Zip Code: 37218 • County: Davidson • Submitted By: Department of Children's Services

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1 Child 1 Adult

A paternal aunt has obtained placement of her niece that is 1 years old. The aunt is employed, but had to take some time off due to her vehicle not operating. The aunt is in need of some rental assistance. She is able to cover half of her cost, but is not able to cover the rest of the portion. Assisting this family meet this need will ensure that the child stays placed with her aunt and does not come into custody. The DCS worker has confirmed with the leasing office that the balance is present. The leasing office shared that payment could be made by mailing a check. The leasing office asked if the name and apartment number of the aunt be placed on the check.


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