Brentwood Baptist Church

Help a Determined Young Woman Create Her First Home

At just 19 years old, this resilient young woman is stepping into a new chapter of her life. Having recently aged out of foster care, she’s worked tirelessly to maintain steady employment at a local childcare facility—a job she’s held with dedication for several years. Now, she’s preparing to take a big leap: moving out of government-subsidized housing and into her very first apartment, where she can finally experience the independence she’s been working so hard for.

While she’s overcome many obstacles to reach this point, she faces the challenge of moving into an unfurnished space. Without the resources to collect furniture over the years, her new home will be empty—missing the comforts and warmth that make a space truly feel like your own.

We would love to help her start this new chapter with dignity and pride by furnishing her living room. We are seeking donations of new or gently used items such as a: -Sofa/LoveSeat -coffee table -TV/ TV stand -Floor Lamp

(Decorative items are also welcome and will be considered based on available space.)

Ideally, donated items can be delivered directly to her new home, and we’re happy to assist with coordinating logistics. Let’s help her step into adulthood not just with four walls, but with a place she can truly call home.

I am currently working with a caretaker who has 2 children, and she now has custody of 3 relatives. The caretaker is no longer receiving family first and her next WIC appointment is scheduled in a few days. The caretaker is working with the Relative Caregiver Program, but she has not received a payment from them. There is a 2-month-old infant who needs formula. The caretaker has asked the parents to assist with the formula, but they cannot at this time. The caretaker cannot afford to purchase the formula and needs assistance. The baby needs Similac Advance Powder Formula.

Hello! I Am Next works with youth who have aged out of foster care here in the Middle TN area. I have a young adult that reached out this morning who is needing groceries ASAP. She was supposed to go to one of our partner grocery assistance stores last week but informed me this morning that she didn't have gas to go. I am trying to get her some groceries today as she states she currently has no food at home. Thank you!

Mother is a single mother of 4 children: ages 11, 9, 6, and 3. Mother is providing housing, utilities, and food for the children but has not been able to furnish their new apartment. The family has one air mattress which has a hole in it and the family members have no beds to sleep on.

This family consists of a mom, her elderly grandmother, and the mom's two teenage sons. The family is in need of a hotel room for one night while their home is being fogged out for roaches and flees. The family has found someone who will assist with getting the home clean, but the family is not able to be in the home during that process. The family does not have transportation to get to and from the hotel room so the family will benefit from either an uber or lyft to get to and from the hotel.

A family has been without a water heater for close to a year or so and the child in the home isn't able to take warm baths. The family is in the process of acquiring other appliances and are not able to purchase the water heater so assistance would be greatly appreciated. The family found a water heater for a little or close to $500. They are also looking for support from others in any way that can be given whether it's community or access to local resources. Anything could help as they would like to have warm water by the end of the season in preparation for the colder months.

Hello Careportal Family and Supports!

I have a youth who was recently taken in by his god brother since his mother moved out of the state while he was in DCS Custody. This youth's god brother has 2 young children (both under 5) of his own and a new baby on the way and took in this 17 yr old boy out of wanting the best for his god brother and was safe. All this youth want ensure that he was safe. All this boy wants to do is get back into sports. He participated in Football, wrestling, and ran track before entering DCS Custody. He wants to go pro with football and has had several people reach out to him before he entered DCS Custody. When he entered DCS Custody and his mother moved out of the state, she took all of his clothes with her and she has not been willing to bring any of the youth's belongings to his god-brother or DCS. We are working to get a clothing allotment completed for this youth so he can have clothes but this youth really needs football cleats and gloves for football which he has gotten back into since he went to his god-brother. His god-brother wants to be able to get his new teenager these items but he cannot afford it with the other small children in the home. All this boy wants to do is play sports. Would you please help this young man with this?

We recently started working with a family and discovered there is a 10-month-old with no crib to sleep in. The mother is not able to purchase one at this time. Without a crib the baby has a greater chance of either having to be safety placed or brought into DCS custody. Assistance with this item can help keep this family intact.

I am writing to request to assistance for a child recently placed under IPA due to concerns involving her birth mother’s drug use. The infant has been placed with her paternal grandmother, who is doing everything possible to provide a safe and nurturing environment during this difficult transition.

the grandmother is currently in urgent need of essential baby supplies to meet the infant’s needs. Specifically, she is requesting support with the following items:

• Diapers (size 1 Huggies)
• A baby stroller
• A baby bathtub
• Glass baby bottles
• Attitude® brand laundry detergent (or another hypoallergenic detergent), as the baby is experiencing a skin reaction to the detergent previously used in her former placement. This support will greatly help ensure the baby’s health, comfort, and stability during this critical time. Any assistance your organization can provide—or referrals to other community resources—would be deeply appreciated.

Thank you for your compassion and continued dedication to vulnerable families.

The biological mother and stepfather have worked hard to reunite with their two young children. She is working to complete parenting classes and a mental health assessment. The mother is in need of two toddler beds, girls' clothes, and shoes to be prepared to welcome her children back into the home. The family currently does not have personal transportation and rely on public transportation.

We are trying to help preserve a kinship placement. The family took on 2 kids (a newborn with medical issues and a toddler with developmental issues) to help prevent them from coming into state custody. In the time they have had the kids they broke some expensive items (ex. A retainer) that they had to get repaired and had to buy items for the children which set them back financially. The family is on the verge on being evicted. The apartment complex has delayed starting the eviction process due to the department willing to help the family. The family has not had financial issues before and this is a one time thing, and it is putting their plans on hold as they have their own youth about to go to college. Payment can be made electronically online. Rent is $2,028.34. If they start the eviction they will add $498.50 to the fee. Family said they will only need $800 as they have the rest of the money. The family is also behind on their electric bill which is $150 and can be paid electronically.

Anything is helpful as this is the only family who could take these children. If the family gets evicted the children are at extreme risk at coming into state custody.

Thank you in advanced and have a blessed day!

Hi there and thank you for checking this request. I am a DCS Family Support Services case manager in Maury County and I have a family of six who desperately needs help with a special Amino Acid-Modified Food for three of the five children. The children cannot process protein and need a special formula to provide a protein substitute. The family is trying to get insurance in order to pay for this formula but the insurance has been pending for over a month. Each can costs $45 and the children need a total of one can per day. If the family does not acquire insurance in the next week, the children will be going into Tennessee DCS custody in order for the children to have insurance and receive the formula and other necessary medications. All the prescriptions are covered by insurance. The formula can be purchased at Abbott Store and I am providing a link to the formula. Go To Link
Any amount is helpful, but a case would greatly help. Thank you so much for considering this family.