Faith Lighthouse Church

A mother of eight children, currently pregnant with her ninth, is in need of assistance with acquiring 5 convertible car seats for her young children. The mother has 3 boys (13, 5 and 6) and 5 girls (2, 8, 9, 3, and 4) the 13 year old son does not reside with the mother. She is employed but is the primary caregiver for all her children. She is currently on maternity leave and due to having her newest child any day now. We want to ensure we are able to assist the mother as much as possible as she currently does not have any car seats for her young children.

A 13yr old child just entered the foster care system and she does not have many belongings. She is an XL in pants, 2XL in shirts, and size 9 in shoes.

The caregiver is caring for four of her grandchildren, 3 girls and 1 boy. The caregiver is currently in the process of adopting the youngest two. The caregiver's car recently broke down and it is unable to be driven. The caregiver reported that it will cost 630.00 to repair. The caregiver does work, and she has been having to uber to work and uber to drop off and pick up the children from daycare. The cost of the Ubers has become a financial barrier to her. The caregiver is in need of assistance via a gift card or payment towards the mechanic shop for the repairs. The caregiver is in need of her vehicle to assist with caring for her grandchildren and she does not have the means to pay for it by herself to have it fixed.

A 15-year-old make child has made the accomplishment of being promoted to the 9th grade. We all remember how important it is to begin high school! This particular child spent a number of years in foster care and was placed with family members to maintain a familiar bond a while ago. The child no longer qualifies for the foster care clothing voucher. The caregiver is not currently licensed and will need assistance obtaining school clothes for the child. This request will help alleviate some of those preparing for a new environment jitters. This will also be a motivator for one of our teenagers to start off the upcoming school year with confidence and pride. Any assistance will be greatly appreciated.

Clothing size is as follows: shirts, large, 32 in pants, and 13 in shoe size. This child likes the color black and is asking for black t-shirts and jeans. He would like a pair of Nikes, if possible, for sneakers.

Our lovely family is in need of a convertible car seat for their little babe, infant is too small that she came with, she is thriving and growing well, and all of their other placements required booster seats so they are new to this age bracket and in need of a seat to accommodate her. We would appreciate anyone willing to help!

The family in need consists of five children are two adults. Only one of the two adults are able to work due to the number of children and their needs. The mother is a stay-at-home caregiver. The child in need is a 1.5 year old who is ready to transition to a toddler bed. The caregivers already have four other children whom they have purchased beds for. They are asking for assistance obtaining a toddler bed for him. Additionally, he is need of diapers and wipes (size 4 PAMPERS BRAND ONLY).

The family in need consists of five children are two adults. Only one of the two adults are able to work due to the number of children and their needs. The mother is a stay-at-home caregiver. The caregivers just had another foster child placed with them. As they adjust through this placement transition, they have recognized that they need a few items for him to be successful in the upcoming school year. Below are the needs listed out with descriptions.

1. All items on the 4th grade school supplies list for N.E. Roberts Elementary School. The list includes the following: 1 Headphones or Earbuds (NO Bluetooth), 2 Packs of pencils 24 count, 1 Packs large pink erasers, 1 Lanyard, 4 Spiral Notebooks, 4 Folders, 2 Pack of glue sticks, 1 Box of Tissue, 1 Sanitizer Wipes, 1 Pk. Dry Erase Markers, 1 Gallon size ziplock bags)
2. A backpack for a 4th grader (Spiderman if possible)
3. Size 2 tennis shoes (Child would love to have red and black Jordans)

A dedicated mother is seeking a laptop computer for her teenage son, who has developmental disabilities and thrives with structure and ongoing learning. As summer break begins, she is determined to keep him actively engaged with educational resources and online learning programs tailored to his needs.

However, the only computer in the home is the one she uses for remote work. Sharing it has become increasingly difficult, interrupting her ability to earn income and limiting her son’s access to the tools he needs to continue learning and progressing.

Providing this family with a separate laptop would mean more than just convenience, it would protect a source of income for the mother while giving her son consistent access to educational materials that help him stay focused, grow his skills, and maintain a routine through the summer.

With your support, this young man can continue learning and developing, and his mother can keep providing for their family without sacrificing his progress.

The 8 year old boy in need has grown out of his toddler bed. He is non verbal, autistic, epileptic, and has cerebral palsy. He is in need of a bigger bed low to the ground or with rails to prevent him from falling out in the event of a seizure. A platform twin bed and mattress would be ideal. He loves Moana but any type of bed set would be fine.

Bunk bed with mattresses needed for two kids (aged 7 and 9) living with a non-relative/adoptive placement. Caregiver will be moving to Bartow in a new place within the next 30 days but her current address is in Lakeland (33805)

This family became known to Neighbor to Family through the DCF hotline (Parent in Need of Assistance). The mother is currently pregnant and its high risk. The mother isn’t working currently due to her pregnancy. She has 1 teenaged son and 2 pre-adolescent children and is expecting a baby within the next 2 months. The fathers of the children are not involved, and she is struggling financially. She needs help with a crib for the new baby boy's arrival, as well as onesies. She also needs all clothing (complete wardrobe) and toys for her 5-year-old daughter. She wears size 5T or 6T. Her 11-year-old son needs shirts, socks and underwear and wears size 13 or 14 or size medium. Having these necessary items would take some of the mental and emotional stress off of mom and support her mental health and children's well-being overall.

The mother was recently reunified with the child. The child is a 13-year female. The child is in need of clothes, the child lost some of her clothes at her previous group home that she was staying at prior to being reunified with her mother. The mother is on a fixed income and struggling to buy clothes for the teenager. The child wears a size Adult Medium in shirts. The child skirt and short size is 13/14 in Juniors. The child wears a size 38D in bras. The child wears a large in juniors for panties. The child would prefer shorts, skirts (above the knee), and shirts. The child has jeans and does not like to wear them. The child is a girly girl and likes traditional girl colors and clothing.