Hope and Encouragement for new Beginnings

In a deep financial situation, constantly needing to borrow money and having to pay back double which causes a financial drought. So in need of groceries at this very moment since the fridge is completely empty, a Mom of two kids are starving and come home from school with empty tummies. a weeks worth of groceries for her 4 family members will help her get through the week before getting her food stamps.

We are reaching out on behalf of a devoted family in need of support. This hardworking mother and father are doing everything they can to raise their three young children with love and stability, but they're living paycheck to paycheck and are facing a challenge they cannot overcome alone. Currently, their 3-year-old child—who has speech delays and needs a safe, consistent sleep environment—is co-sleeping with the parents. This situation is not only unsafe but is also causing stress and exhaustion for the entire family. They live in a small two-bedroom home, and while they are making the best use of their space, the lack of a proper bed for their toddler is affecting everyone’s well-being. The mother works full-time to provide for the family, while the father stays home to care for their youngest. They are not receiving any public financial assistance and are stretched to their limit. A toddler bed may seem like a small thing, but to this family, it represents safety, dignity, and hope. We humbly ask for your help to provide a toddler bed for this child. Your generosity could be the turning point for a family that is fighting every day to stay together, stay strong, and offer their children a better future.

Through Safe Families a host family will be supporting a family for the next six months while a parent takes time to enter a program. This parent is taking the needed steps to get healthy so the family can be stronger together. The host family will be caring for 4 children during this time. The family is recognizing the amount of essentials that they are going through with 4 extra children. Any support with these items would be appreciated by the family.

Below is a list of essentials. There are now 10 people in the home so things are going quick!

• Paper towels, paper plates/bowls, napkins, toilet paper.
• Prepackaged snacks: kids like: peanut butter filled pretzels, acai bowls from Costco, sour cream ruffles, cheddar ruffles, limon lays, any type of berry.
• Gift card for clothing

The Host Family and our staff are grateful for any support! Please keep this hosting in your prays for the children, parent, and volunteers! Pray for the Lords guidance, patience, and strength!

We are requesting support for a mother and her three children who have recently moved from a shelter into a new home and are in urgent need of basic furnishings. The family currently has very limited household items, and the mother has specifically requested a small dining table so they can sit together for meals, as well as several lamps, as there is no lighting in their new space. Providing these essential items will significantly improve their living conditions and help create a stable, comfortable environment as they begin rebuilding their lives.

A kindship care placement has been supported by Safe Families for the last 3 years. This guardian has supported and created stability for 4 children due to this placement. The family has been resilient through ups and downs and have begun to thrive. 3 of the children are still in car seat boosters but all three have either broken or the children have grown out of them. The family is requesting 3 new car seat/booster with a back to ensure the safety of all 3 children while driving.

EVERY CHILD DESERVES A BED TO SLEEP IN, A TABLE TO GATHER AROUND, AND A COUCH TO RELAX ON. TOGETHER, WE CAN MAKE THIS A REALITY. A single mother of nine children is facing unimaginable challenges and is desperately in need of support. Despite limited resources, she works tirelessly to provide for her children, yet the situation has become overwhelming. Right now, all of her children are sleeping on the floor due to a lack of beds, and they have no place to relax as a family. The children have resorted to selling candy outside stores and restaurants just to help meet their basic needs—a heartbreaking reality for young kids who should be focusing on their studies and playing.

This family is doing everything they can to survive, but they need help. Providing beds, a dining table, and a couch would bring a sense of comfort and stability back into their lives. These basic items would give them a chance to rest, eat together, and feel safe—something every child deserves.

Your generosity can make a lasting impact. With your support, we can give this hardworking mother and her children the comfort and security they’ve been missing. Let’s help them rebuild their home, restore their hope, and offer them the love and support they need.

A single mother of two is currently in need of kitchen shelving and two dressers for her children. These items would make a significant difference in their daily lives. With proper shelving in the kitchen, she would be able to organize food and cooking essentials more efficiently, creating a safer and more functional space for her family. The dressers would give her children a place to store their clothes and belongings, helping them feel more settled and at home. This support would mean so much to this family, providing not just furniture, but also a sense of stability and comfort during a challenging time.

Good afternoon, Calwa Elementary school is seeing an influx in students with lice causing many of them to miss multiple days of school. We support our students with a one-time voucher (limited amount provided by the district), but that only allows for 1 quick treatment, and they need several treatments for them to completely go away. Many of our families do not have the financial means to purchase these expensive kits for additional treatments. Our nurse has found that nit combs work best. We would like to have these nit combs handy for our parents to have if they are faced with this dilemma. Thank you in advance for your support!

Aspiranet is a social service agency that provides Foster Care, Adoption, and Transitional Aged Youth services. The Foster Care department needs your help to provide brand new toys and items to the youth we serve for their birthdays, or when they are newly placed into one of our homes. Some of the children may have never received a birthday gift or new toy. Here are some gift ideas! Toys for Ages 0-3: Teething Toys, Board Books, Blocks, Stuffed Animals, Educational Toys. Toys for Ages 4-12: Barbie Dolls, Hot Wheels, Magna-Tiles, Legos, Drawing Supplies, Minecraft Toys, Roblox Toys, Stuffed Animals, Pokemon Cards/Toys. Items for Teens 13-17: Journals, Drawing Supplies, Blankets, Nike Items (socks, backpacks), Sports Items, Earbuds, Reusable Water Bottles, Jewelry, JellyCat Stuffed Animals. Receiving this gift on their birthday will allow them know they are cared for and loved. Being given a special toy while they are being placed into a new environment can provide the comfort needed to help them acclimate with peace and comfort. Thank you.