Mother and three children, 17,13,7 recently lost husband and Father. Grief has been unspeakable in this family. Mom also lost her Father shortly before loosing her husband. Grandfather was a big support mentally and physically to this family. With school starting, kids really need proper school clothing. Family lives near Legends Outlet Mall . Children need proper shoes as well. 200 hundred dollars for each child.

A single father who is trying to provide a good home for home and his seven year old daughter. Father has always had visit and know court is placing his daughter with him permanently . Father has moved into a two bedroom apartment. Dad needs a couch for his living room and daughter would like a night light or child lamp for her bedroom. Daughter favorite color is Pink and Purple.

A Grandmother of a young child going into 1st grade is in need of some assistance needing some school supplies. The Grandmother has recently taken Guardianship of her young grandson and just needs just needs a little extra help before he starts school in a couple weeks.

Someone is struggling to support a child placed with them and the financial assistance that comes with it. She does not have a car, but she and her boyfriend have worked to get a two-bedroom apartment for the child so she can have her own space and raise her as a family. She is currently not employed, but her boyfriend is, the family is working toward food stamps and assistance from state Medicaid for the child. Any form of payment to assist the family in moving into their new apartment like rent, food and bedding.

DCCCA's Family Preservation is currently helping 3 young women integrate into their new home after the loss of their father. Their mother is making many improvements on their home and is working hard to meet their needs, but her plate is filling up quickly, and their medical appointments are taking up much of the family's current income. On top of that, mom has gotten 3 months behind on her credit card payments, which is adding additional stress to the family during this time of grieving their loss. We would like to be able to take care of the past due payments to bring some relief to mom so she can concentrate on her daughters' and her own mental and emotional wellness. Thank you for your care and support.

Single mom of four children. The oldest six years and youngest is 4 weeks old. Mom also has a two year old , who needs extra attention. Two year is struggling with sharing mom with new born. Mom is need of a Baby swing for the home . Its needed to give Mom a soothing place for new born and two year old..

Please consider helping this caring foster mom with her two preschool foster kids. She stepped up to take care of her friends 2 year old boy and 5 year old girl till parents are settled. She would greatly appreciate any help to provide some new fall clothing that fits the children. Take one less thing off this single mother.

Single mother currently out of work with a teen daughter with mental health concerns. This single mother is needing assistance paying for utility bills and her car tags which will be due this month. Previously worker has referred her to community resources for utility assistance. Assistance in paying these bills will reduce the mother's anxiety and allow her to focus on her daughter's mental health as she looks for a job that works around appointments. Thank you in advance for your assistance and consideration. Worker can send options to pay online.

A single mother of 3 also caring for a sick grandparent needs help with her BPU bill due on 8/8. The mother works 2 jobs and has her own recent health challenges and has had to pay for emergency repairs to her automobile and medical bills. If this bill remains unpaid after 8/8, this will put the children and grandmother at risk for removal. Any help towards the total amount is very much appreciated, as it will keep this wonderful family together. Updated on August 11, 2022 by an Agency Worker
This family is at risk of the children being removed. A donation towards the family's financial need will be an essential step towards keeping the family together.

We are working with a family with 3 littles in the home (ages 0-3) that are new to the area and trying to get back on their feet. The family does not currently have any air conditioning or a working stove. The air conditioning in particular is a must-have during this horrible heat. Items in good, working condition would be such a blessing. Please consider helping DCCCA move this family out of crisis by meeting these basic needs. Thank you for your continued support!

A single mother has been injured at work and unable to return since May. She is currently going through a divorce as well and needs help providing for herself and daughter. She plans on returning to work within the next couple of months but will need assistance until then to catch up and stay up to date with her bills. She also needs assistance with gas as she has been driving back and forth between their home and physical therapy. Rent is $600, Electric is $110, Gas is $95, Water is $70, car payment is $570 and gas for her car is as needed but estimated for $100.

This family is in need of assistance with their rent for the month of August. The family is living off of only one income as the mother is currently looking for a job. Therefore, the family is short on funds and has not been able to keep up on bills. Any amount towards this need would be greatly appreciated.

I have a sweet mama who is now caring for her two step-children on her own, full time. She has raised them since they were little, but are now in foster care and she is now a single parent to protect the children. She is not getting paid any child support or maintenance until her license is open. She is so close but through no fault of her own, there was a major delay and she is is need of some help getting items for school. She needs school clothes, mainly shoes. Gift cards to shop would be a blessing but the kids shoes sizes are as follows: 7.5 women, 9.5-10 men, 7.5 men (for two boys) and little girl size 9. Thank you so much in advance for your help with this request!!

This request impacts multiple families.

Single mom. Caring for 5 kids including a 4 month old. Needs help paying utility bills. They have a BPU bill for 255.78 Kansas Gas Service 30.31 family has struggles since dads income was the only income. dad has been removed from the home due to on going law enforcement investigation. Please contact this worker for bills to pay and information. Thanks be blessed Chuck Special Instructions: Please contact worker for copies of bills to be paid.

Single mom with 4 children. Six years old to new born. Was denied by KERA rental assistance. Needs help with rent in their new house. Mom will return to work after Maternity leave and day care is in place for new born and 2yr old. Trying to keep children from going into Foster Care. Mom is in the process of getting herself together and stable for all her children.

Client has recently moved into an apartment and does not have help from the father of the baby or relatives. Client is in need of assistance to pay her car payment so that it is not repossessed and so that she can continue to come to her education classes. Client is trying to make ends meet with all that she has at this time.

This request impacts multiple families.

Jackson County Mo Children's Division is requesting financial assistance to aide a family attempting to escape domestic violence and substance abuse from the father. There are 3 children in this family including 2 yr old girl, 6 yr old boy, and a 14 yr old boy. The mother also had a 10month old baby that recently passed away for undetermined causes. In the mother's grief she stopped working and was attempting to take care of her other children. CD has concerns that the father whom the family previously resided with was extremely physically abusive towards the mother and children. The father also had a substance abuse addiction. As a result of this the 2 yr old ingested drugs in her system and tested positive for Cocaine. The mother took her 3 children and left the father's home. They are all currently staying with a relative in a very small 2 bedroom apt. There are currently 7 people living in the home. The mother has been looking for housing and has found an apt for herself and her kids but is in need of a security deposit and downpayment to be accepted. The application fee is $40 and the deposit fee is $300. Any assistance is welcome to aide this family. Special Instructions: The mother needs $350 total for application fee and deposit. The deposit has to be a check or money order. Please email/call the caseworker it order to arrange getting the payment to the

We have a youth who has been placed in the care of her biological dad, however he is in need of assistance with getting some things for her. He's a single Dad trying to provide a stable home for his daughter & needs help with the upcoming school year while he's trying to figure things out. The youth is in need of a tall dresser to put her clothes in. The family is also in need of a small dining room table with probably 4 chairs because the space is small. The table would be used as a place for the youth to study and do homework as well as eat her meals. If you have or know of anyone who may have a gently used dresser or dining table for this family it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much for your help!