Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church

A single mother is in need of a bed for her 14 year old son. The son is currently sleeping on the couch and is in need of a bed as he has outgrown the couch. This 14 year old is in 2x clothing and cannot fit on a twin sized bed. He is in need of at least a full sized bed if at all possible. The family is working with services and this need being met would improve the well being of this youth.

A mother and father are working with DCS to reunify with their two children (ages 14 and 10). The parents have made significant progress on repairs at their home and are in need of a vacuum and other cleaning supplies so they can finish getting the home ready for the children to be able to return home. The family could use mop solution, all purpose cleaner, disinfectant, paper towels, toilet paper, sponges, etc. This need would help assist reunify this family and keep the children from entering foster care.

A mother and her 4 children recently moved out after separating from the father due to his physical abuse of the children. Mother has been able to obtain 3 beds and some living room furniture, but is still in need of 1 twin bed with a mattress and bedding for one of the children.

The department has been assisting family with pest control treatments. Home of 3 children need assistance with 3 twin mattresses and plastic covers for mattresses.

The department received the referral due to allegation of environmental there are 5 children in the home, and the children are sleeping on a dirty mattress in the floor. If any way to get set of bunk beds and two twin beds for the family will need frames and mattresses. The family could also use some living room furniture can be used, theirs is falling apart.

Mother has left the childrens father due to him being abusive towards the mother. Mother and the children are starting over from scratch. Mother works full time but is struggling to make ends meet with having to find a new place to live and purchase everything needed for the home. Children are in need of beds as they are currently sharing beds and/or sleeping on air mattresses.

The family is low income and struggles financially, and can't afford anything extra. The children in the home are small, the 2-year-old got out of the home and law was contacted, DCS provided alarms for the doors. At the visit today CM was informed they figure out how to get the window open and was throwing out toys. CM was shown the letter from office. The family needs alarms or locks for the windows.

There are environmental concerns with the family. The caregivers are attempting to clean out the home and are in need of storage containers to store items that they want to keep, but are not used often.

This family consists of a single mother and 6 children. (4 whom live in the home, 1 residing with kin, and a child that is currently in custody of DCS that will be returning home soon). This family has severe trauma and other past concerns. The father is deceased and the family has no other reliable supports. Mother works but is barely able meet daily needs. This family is resilient and has strength as a family unit that has kept them in their home for over 15 years. The home needs a sturdy front door and 4 Exterior windows or new replacement glass. Repairs will help in the cost of heating/cooling the home. The act of kindness will help the family with their emotional and mental health knowing that they will be safe in their home. Updated 5/20/2025: Honey Do Services Provider has been scheduled for a free estimate to assist in the installation of windows/door. Updated 5/30/2025: Quote on the installation of the door and 4 window replacements results in a complete estimate for purchase of materials, removal and installation, and trash haul/cleanup following installation of $1,700 total. The provider can complete the job by August. This single mother owns the home, works full time, and is in process of acquiring a 2nd job to manage the basic needs of the 7 person family. This family has worked with DCS to keep the family together and striving for success to complete the identified concerns on the permanency plan. Thank you!

Updated on June 10, 2025 by an Agency Worker
An update to the request for home services for the Murphy family. Case worker Skipper Manns was able to meet with a reputable company, Honey Do Services, to acquire an estimate on the installation services required to complete the service request. Honey Do services estimates that the total for fenestration is as follows: door and windows $700, removal of existing doors and windows in a house of this age and installation of new $750, trash, clean-up, and disposal is $150, and additional materials needed (nails, screws, caulking, ect) $100. Total cost of everything is $1700. The projected completion of this service is by August 1, 2025 before the children return to school; CM Skipper Manns will photograph and document the services to share with the sponsors of this much needed service for a well deserving family. This blessing along with the diligent effort of the family, will be beneficial in continuing efforts to keep the family from coming into the custody of DCS. This single mother and her children are following all recommendations of the department and are continuing to improve their family story daily. Thank you for all the previous donations, and it would be a great support and relief for the family to finish out the service request with the additional assistance. The family reports what a relief on them from the strain that not having adequate safe doors and windows has caused, and what a difference it would make in their lives. Sincerely Brook Skipper Manns Case Manager