Grandmother/mother needs assistance with her rent. On top of her three minor children and her two adult children, has taken in her younger grandsons, one of whom is disabled, which has put a strain on her finances. Grandmother has been a saint to her family and has taken care of them, while also caring for her nieces and nephews, and her terminally ill mother, who lives in Kansas. This money would help her take care of her rent and allow her family to stay in the same home they have for decades.

Children's Division is working with a family concerned about roach infestation inside the refrigerator and mainly in the kitchen area. The family has cleaned up the kitchen area but is in need of roach motels or bombs. Thank you in advance for supporting a healthy, clean home environment.

A grandmother, mother, and 3 children are all living together and have had a really tough time recently with unexpected car and house expenses. Going forward they will be able to pay but they are very concerned their lights will be turned off. Both grandma and mom work full time.

Single dad and his daughter. Dad recently became employed and will be working 2 jobs over the winter including a snow plow business. He will be able to continue his rent going forward but he's really behind and could be looking at an eviction very soon. Any amount of help would be appreciated and helpful for these two.

This family of single dad and child have had a difficult financial situation recently and currently have their water turned off. Dad didn't want to ask for help but said, "I really wish we could have the water on so we could have a 10th birthday party for her [my daughter] this week". He's reached out to multiple non-profits for helps but has not had any luck. Paying their water bill would help this child have a birthday party next week as well as get the family's normal needs for hygiene and for cooking.

KCMO Angels just received a referral for a biological mother who has worked so hard to achieve reunification and currently just got her kids back for a trial home visit. She was referred to our Love Box program for being able to use some emotional support as she adjusts to parenting two children with special needs again. She does have some limited family support, however that support has been somewhat exhausted due to the length of the foster care case. She has worked very hard to maintain sobriety and obtain stable housing for this trial home visit with her children to be possible. When completing her intake today to get her matched with a Love Box leader here at KCMO Angels, we just fell in love with her dedication to make reunification work as she is adamant to not lose her children again. We are striving to get her match before her case closes and her children are released from care while she is eligible. When talking with her today and inquiring for any holiday wants, needs so we could bless her in that way while she is on our waiting list, her only request was a Christmas tree with colored lights for her two young children. We are calling on our amazing Careportal community to help make this happen!

2 small children, ages 4 and 5, are living with their grandmother in a foster care kinship home. They have not had heat in their home since it was shut off in February 2023. The relatives do not receive subsidy or any maintenance. With the assistance of their gas bill, they will be able to have heat in their home.

A family of six, five children, all Hispanic, are in dire need of winter clothing- Gloves and coats. The eldest daughter has no coats that fit her anymore and the younger kids are wearing her old coats, but they don't fit and are torn. Gloves are our top concern because none of the kids nor mom have gloves. None of the kids are in school and we are working on getting them enrolled in a new school because they recently moved. Mom really needs help to manage the needs of all her children and she is struggling to get ready for the winter. She shares a bed with her three daughters and her two sons share a bed, all 6 of them share the same bedroom because the boys attic room is being remodeled and is unsafe for them currently. I have already put in a request for additional bedding supplies and am working to get the boys separated from the girls but am still needing help getting them some clothing. The children all told me individually that they get cold at home and are scared of how cold it is going to get this Winter because they do not have proper winter clothing or gloves. Anything to help these kids get prepared for this winter so they can go back to school in proper clothing would be amazing. These kids all want to be in school and want to be involved in group activities but have no clothing to do so. Giving them clothes would not only boost their confidence but allow them to go outside safely and join groups that will enrich their lives and expand their safety networks.

35 dollar visa gift card or direct payment to apartment complex for a single mother transitioning into a stable appropriate housing that is short on money that needs 35 dollars for her application fee for her new apartment. Mom does not have a car and spends most days riding the bus in order to complete needed services and working at a new job. She is also currently pregnant with complications with the pregnancy as well as numerous medical issues. Mom is also actively working towards reunification with her year old daughter.

Critically ill premature newborn admitted to Children's Mercy Hospital in need of new newborn clothing (female). Size newborn and some 0-3 and 3-6 month. Must be new as per hospital policy. Mother of 7 from the Wichita area relocated to Kansas City, MO until patient is able to be discharged home. Mother unable to purchase new clothing as she is not able to return to work back in Wichita, KS.

Critically ill premature newborn was transferred to Children's Mercy Hospital from birth hospital in Wichita, KS. Mother has been staying with patient while her other 6 children remain at home. Siblings are being cared for by maternal grandmother who flew from San Antonio, TX to assist mother. Mother not working while patient is admitted. Mother plans to return to her job once patient is discharged. Mother is needing assistance with November's rent. Patient will hopefully be discharged sometime in December 2023. Mother's rent with late fee is currently $715. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated as this will impact the entire family.

Parent in our program needs help with paying for front brakes and front rotors for her 2011 Nissan Altima. Parent had to use most of her saving to buy the car and to also to pay to have back brakes and back rotors replaced. Parent needs a car in order to get her daughter to school since the school she attends does not provide bus service. As of now friends and family have been helping out with getting her to school. Parent also needs the car to get back and forth to work. Any help would be much appreciated.

Childrens Division is working with a mom who did not know she was pregnant and does not have any supplies. She is unable to afford the supplies at this time as she is not getting paid while she is on leave. Mom is in need of: Diapers Wipes Clothes Pack n play Bottles Blankets Pacifiers And anything that a newborn may need. She has a baby girl who is a week old.

Youth was able to purchase his first vehicle for $5000, but now is needing assistance with help purchasing his car tags.

Mom and dad have reunified with their 4 year old daughter after she was in foster care in another state. The family now lives in Missouri and is participating in services. The van they use for transportation back and forth to work is badly in need of two tires and it is quickly becoming a safety issue. They have an estimate from a nearby repair shop for $110 total cost to replace each tire.

Disabled mother of 4 children who have severe mental health needs needs assistance with her mechanic bill. Mother works from home but needs her vehicle for her children's medical appointments as well as her side job (making deliveries). Mother is also in danger of being evicted so she may need vehicle to help transport her things

Parents recently immigrated to the US with their ten children. Mother just delivered her 11th child, a baby with a significant cardiac defect. Mother does not work as she is the primary caregiver to the children. Father works as a High School Custodian and does not have a paid paternity leave. Father has been taking a non-paid leave from work to be present for delivery of the baby and the baby's cardiac surgery. Parents are struggling financially and requested assistance with their rent due to father taking a recent non-paid leave.

I am a social worker with Children's Mercy. I am helping to assist a family with accessing secure housing. Mom's lease is up and family is at risk of homelessness. Mom has found a house to move into and is able to afford rent, but is needing support with the initial deposit. Thank you for your consideration, Emma Unsderfer, LMSW

A dedicated & caring grandmother is in need of assistance with some household bills. The grandmother has taken on the responsibility of taking in her two sweet grandchildren after being placed in foster care over two years ago. The children's biological mother is incarcerated and the children ages two and four have practically been with the grandmother since birth. The grandmother has completed all the steps for guardianship and is awaiting approval. The grandmother is no longer working full time due to caring for her terminally ill husband. Although they are separated, she has taken on the burden of caring for him in his last days because she has such a big heart. With having to reduce hours at her job the grandmother is falling behind with bills temporarily. She is needing help with an electric bill. The grandmother has been stretched very thin lately trying to work, care for the two small children and now her ill husband and could really use a helping hand. If you are able to meet the needs of this family by assisting with household bills, they would be extremely grateful. Thank You.

A dedicated & caring grandmother is in need of assistance with some household bills. The grandmother has taken on the responsibility of taking in her two sweet grandchildren after being placed in foster care over two years ago. The children's biological mother is incarcerated and the children ages two and four have practically been with the grandmother since birth. The grandmother has completed all the steps for guardianship and is awaiting approval. The grandmother is no longer working full time due to caring for her terminally ill husband. Although they are separated, she has taken on the burden of caring for him in his last days because she has such a big heart. With having to reduce hours at her job the grandmother is falling behind with bills temporarily. She is in need of help with a water bill. The grandmother has been stretched very thin lately trying to work, care for the two small children and now her ill husband and could really use a helping hand. If you are able to meet the needs of this family by assisting with household bills, they would be extremely grateful. Thank You.