Grace Community Church

I'm reaching out on behalf of a family of three—soon to be four, as the mother is expecting in just a few weeks—who are in urgent need of support. The family is currently without a functioning refrigerator, making it extremely difficult to store fresh food and maintain a safe, healthy environment, especially during the warmer months. Their current refrigerator no longer seals properly, and the freezer intermittently thaws, causing food to spoil. This issue is especially concerning for the mother, who is now on maternity leave and preparing to breastfeed. She hopes to freeze breast milk for her newborn but is understandably worried that unreliable freezer conditions may cause it to spoil. The father is working diligently to keep the household afloat, but they are unable to afford a new appliance at this time. That’s why we are seeking a generous donor who may be able to provide a working refrigerator.

The mother and children need groceries and basic food items to provide them with nutritious meals for the month. The mother moved she and the children to a new home where rent is now higher and as a single mother without government assistance, she has not been successful in meeting all needs with her employment salary. Mother case recently opened and per her case plan goals, she enrolled in individual counseling. Furthermore, caregiver is committed to maintaining the family together. The main reason I am requesting this need to be fulfilled is to ensure safe environment for the children. DCFS is requesting improve parental capacity and enhancement of the mother to provide the children permanency, to foster emotional well-being. The children need to have a home with sufficient food to ensuring that the have a healthy environment. DCFS has assisted the family by providing referrals to programs. DCFS will continue to link the family to community services such as food banks, counseling, etc. in order to ensure the family continues in maintenance. The estimated cost of the need/s being requested is $400 worth of food market.

66 Yr. Single relative caregiver with one household income has become the caregiver of her 15-year-old nephew, this has had a significant positive impact on the minor. This is because it provides a sense of stability and continuity, preserves family bonds, and can reduce trauma associated with foster care. This caregiver and nephew need your support with their electricity bill. Prior to this relative caregiver caring for nephew, she had two full-time jobs to make ends meet, now that she is taking the responsibility to care for him, she had to scale back to only one job to ensure she has time to care for her nephew and keep this teenager safe, busy with extra curriculum activities. The caregiver’s sustainability plan is to carefully manage her income and expenses and build a savings fund to cover unexpected costs that may arise.

Non-Minor Dependent needs $825 to fulfill her rent payment for June. Non-Minor Dependent splits her rent with her brother, however her brother has not been able to work this past month due to a leg injury. Therefore, the Non-Minor Dependent needs to pay the whole amount for rent. Although, Non Minor Dependent is having that challenge, non minor dependent is meeting the case plan goals/court orders and is currently working as a CNA. Furthermore, Non Minor Dependent is committed to learning how to live independently and prepare for the future. During my work with Non Minor Dependent , I have identified the following strengths: hardworking, caring, and loyal. Non minor dependent goals are to keep saving and apply to a LVN program. The main reason I am requesting this need to be fulfilled is for Non-Minor Dependent to maintain her housing and avoid any legal or financial penalties. This need is critical to ensuring that Non-Minor Dependent has her basic needs met of having a safe home. DCFS has assisted the family by providing financial assistance with transportation to work, a monthly stipend, and work clothing allowance. DCFS will continue to link the family to community services such as low-income utility assistance, money management, etc. in order to ensure Non- Minor Dependent successfully prepares for adulthood. This need is being requested through The estimated cost of the need/s being requested is $825.