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Help Strengthen a Bio Family
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This is a big ask, but I feel it's worth trying for this family. Mom and Dad have been together since they were teenagers, they both grew up in poverty and Mom's mother had Huntington's and has since passed away. They both have some family for support, but it's limited. There are five children a girl aged 13, a boy aged 11, a boy aged 8, a boy aged 7 and a girl aged 2. Dad works full time but does not make enough to pull the family out of poverty and Mom suffers from depression, which is how I believe the situation with the children's teeth got so bad. All five children have rotting teeth, which is why CPS is involved. The middle son's been in constant, severe pain that caused him to have emotional and behavior outbursts at school, eventually leading to him standing on the top of a second floor stairwell railing attempting to jump off to end his life, he has since been expelled from school. The children have been sent to live with family and the family lost their home shortly after and all beds. The middle son currently lives with his paternal grandmother who reported he cried all night because his teeth hurt so badly that she offered to pay out of pocket for his dental care. The children have never had their own beds and have always had to share with each other, and were confused at the idea of having their own beds. Mom and Dad are doing everything they can to reach reunification. They have found a home but it is being cleaned of black mold.
Location: Lynchburg, VA 24501 - County: Lynchburg City - Children Served: 5 - Adults Served: 2 - Agency: #Lynchburg City DSS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $1085
This request is closed (church/careportal network responded and met the need)
5 Responses
Jacob: We have 2 twin beds and 2 twin bed frames!
Hill City Community Church. 2 months ago
Mike: I can fund the remainder
Community Responder. 2 months ago
Amy: Oh wow! We were drawn to this need - not sure how we would meet it. Village434 has never met a need this way but super excited to have these resources and get to work! THANK YOU!!!
Gospel Community Church. 2 months ago
Amy: There are resources made available from the community. We are taking the lead and working out the details.
Gospel Community Church, Community Lead Church. 2 months ago
Amy: WOW this is amazing! So excited to get to work. THANK YOU!!
Gospel Community Church. 2 months ago
Needs 0 Needs / $0 to go!
Bed Frame (Twin)
4 Item(s) Met in full!
Twin Mattress
4 Item(s) Met in full!
Toddler Bed Frame
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Couch
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Clothing for the 5 children.
1 Item(s) Met in full!

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