John 3:16 Mission Family Youth Center

We have three children ages 15,12 and 10 who are in a safety plan with a relative. They left the hotel they were staying at and were not able to take with them hygiene products or school uniforms. The kinship home cannot financially meet the added cost of these items at this time. We are asking that they be gifted with the following hygiene items. Women's stick deodorant (2) men's deodorant (1), Shampoo and conditioner for African American hair types. body wash, tooth brush and tooth paste, Cantu curl cream, Xtreme hair gel, hair detangler, girls underwear size 14-16, women's hipster underwear size Large, Men's boxer brief size Medium, Men's size M light blue (3) and dark blue (2) uniform polo shirts, Women's ankle socks, girls ankle socks, men's crew socks, and girls shavers. Thank you for your generosity!

A 16-year-old male teen who resides at a local group home has requested a 24" Huffy Highland Mountain bike (Target) (or comparative) to include: helmet, lock and chain. He will be able to increase his physical activity, improve his mental well-being, enhance his social skills, and have a sense of independence. This will add in help develop in life skills such as navigating, problem solving. He hopes to gain these skills to be able to commute to a job in the future.

Mom is needing a gas card to be able to get to visitation with her newborn baby every day. This will allow her to keep developing the bond with the new baby and keep strengthening her bond with the 15 month old.

Hello! I have two children who recently was able to reunite with their biological mother after several years. They have been visiting with her regularly and recently the biological mother has been helping care for her 15 year old while we search for a temporary home. As you know teenagers eat a lot of food and this mother is asking for assistance with groceries. She is a single mother to 1 child and has been great in assisting DHS with care for her other two children while we navigate the issues in the case. It would be great if anyone can help assist this mama with groceries for all her hard work. Any amount that can be given would be helpful! Thank you!

I have a 1 year old child who is in a kinship placement. This placement provider is in need of size 4 diapers and wipes for this child. This placement provider has had the child for 3-4 months and she has not received any financial support, which has caused financial stress in the household. Meeting this need would help preserve this kinship placement. Any support would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!

A mother of a six-year-old boy and eight and nine-year-old girls, whose only source of income is Social Security, has been ordered by the court to take a hair follicle drug test in order to move forward in the process of reunification. This family would greatly benefit from the assistance in meeting this monetary need.

I am working with a family that is need of assistance with their rent. Dad recently lost his job and would appreciate any help. Dad was able to get a different job but doesn't start until June so they are in need of May rent. Thank you

We are reaching out to ask for help for a wonderful foster mom who has recently welcomed two young brothers into her home. One of the boys is in need of a potty chair, and we are hoping someone might be able to help supply this much-needed item.

This incredible mom already has three children of her own and is doing an amazing job balancing her home life while fostering. She is also actively bridging with the boys' biological mother, providing not only care but compassion and stability.

She is truly doing everything she can to create a safe, loving environment for all of the children in her home. Any assistance with providing a potty chair would be deeply appreciated — your generosity can make a big difference for this family.

Thank you for considering a donation and for supporting a mom who is making a beautiful impact on the lives of these kids.

I have a family that is taking in a three-day old infant that only weighs about 6lbs. We are in need of preemie clothing and infant essentials. Any help is appreciated!

Hello! I am trying to place a sibling set of 4 in a home together, we are needing a crib or toddler bed, mattress, and bedding. The foster family had signed up to take 3 but said yes to the 4th so they could all be together. Any help is much appreciated!!

A father is working hard to reunify with his two children. He has been able to obtain one car seat but is struggling to come up with the money for a second car seat. We would like to begin overnight visits this upcoming Saturday but will not be able to without a car seat for both children. Any help is greatly appreciated, thank you.

A divorced mother of one child with 8 different disabilities is needing help with her rent. She makes too much to qualify for any assistance and she has recently had to reach out to find nursing help, that she has to pay for, because her child is unable to maintain in the facility he was in due to his outburst, none if which he has control of. He is non verbal, cannot walk and has a g-tube. Her elderly parents have been helping her as much as possible but she just found out her mother now has some health issues, so she has to help her father with that as she is their only child. Any help would be appreciated!