St. John's Episcopal Church Tampa

This sweet family recently took in a newborn baby and the formula that baby needs is not provided by WIC. The formula we are requesting for the baby can be purchased at Target and is Bobbie Organic Gentle Infant Formula (milk-based powder with iron).

A devoted single mother is caring for her two sons—her 3-year-old son who has autism and her 17-year-old son who is living with a disability. The demands of caregiving for both children, especially without outside help, have left her emotionally and financially overwhelmed. Recently, due to behavioral challenges, the older son damaged the baby gates that were used to keep the toddler safe.

These gates are essential to protecting the younger child, who is curious and on the move, from accessing areas of the home that could be dangerous for him. Mom is unable to work because her full-time role is providing care and supervision for both children, particularly given the specialized attention they each require.

We are kindly requesting two standard-size baby gates. Providing these would offer the family much-needed peace of mind and help ensure a safer, more secure environment for their youngest child.

The mother was recently reunified with her children, ages 4 and 1. The mother is a single mother who works full time to care for her children. She has worked hard to complete her case plan and reunify. The mother has requested assistance with obtaining a few items to assist in her reunification. She needs assistance obtaining a car seat for her one-year-old, a stroller, and a dresser for the children's belongings.

The child has been involved with the department since the end of 2024. The child was briefly placed in foster care while the department completed the home study for the caregiver. The caregiver has not received funding since the child was placed in the home around six months ago. She is expected to start receiving funding soon. This family has had to make a big adjustment as the child is struggling and has had extreme behaviors. The caregiver is active towards providing stability and long-term care for the child in her care in addition to being a mother. The caregiver has already explored some community resources to assist with electric and water financial assistance, however resources are limited. The caregiver needs electric bill and water bill.

The child has been involved with the department since the end of 2024. The child was briefly placed in foster care while the department completed the home study for the caregiver. The caregiver has not received funding since the child was placed in the home. She is expected to start receiving funding soon. This family has had to make a big adjustment as the child is struggling and has had extreme behaviors. The caregiver is active towards providing stability and long-term care for the child in her care in addition to being a mother of other children. The caregiver will be utilizing community resources to assist with getting the child clothing; however, the child will still need more clothing as the resource is limited. When the request is met, the child will continue to have their basic needs met.

He wears a large shirt and 10/12 in bottoms and boxers. He prefers to wear pants. He wears size 3 in shoes.

Single mother of two boys, ages 17 and 11, in need of bed for herself and her children. The family has recently moved into a new home of this year, around March, alongside a new job for the mother. The mother is starting a new life after being displaced by the most recent hurricanes of 2024 – Debbie, Helene, and Milton. With the fulfilment of beds in mind, having family bed arranged offer several benefits: they enhance emotional bonding, streamline nighttime caregiving, and create a secure, nurturing environment—all while making it easier to respond promptly to a child's needs when safe sleep practices are followed. With the basic needs taken care, the mother can focus on other essential needs as she works on sustainability and self-sufficiency. With the costs and potential savings in mind with the purchase, the request should fulfil the allowed maximum amount of a spending for a family.

• Set for Queen: Mainstays 10 Piece Navy Bed in a Bag Comforter Set with Sheets, Full = $24.42

• Queen-sized platform bed frame: DHP Dakota Upholstered Platform Bed, Queen, Camel Faux Leather = $78.68

• Queen-sized mattress: Avenco Snow 6" Queen Size Medium Adult Medium Memory Foam Mattress = $128.00

• Twin-sized platform bed frame: Mainstays Convertible Twin over Twin Metal Bunk Bed, Black = $ 158.98

• Twin-sized mattress: Mainstays 6” Medium Firm Memory Foam Mattress, Twin = $65.00 x 2 = $130.00

The mother is a single mom to four children, and she was reunified in February of 2025. The mother and her four children have been residing with a family member in a one-bedroom apartment. The mother has received a subsidized housing voucher to move into housing of her own, but the program does not assist with security deposits. The mother works full time and is also enrolled in college and is working very hard to better herself and provide for her children. The mother needs assistance paying the security deposit required to move into a home which will allow her to provide ongoing safety and stability for her four children.

This family is in need for a bed for an 18-month-old as the child does not have appropriate sleeping arrangements and currently sleeps with his mother. The mother is requesting a crib/pack and play, sheets and pillow for the bed. Currently the family is in the process of moving as the mother does not feel safe at her current location. The case manager is requesting these items for safety concerns of the child co-sleeping with the mother. When the request is met, the child will have appropriate sleeping arrangements.

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The two oldest children have been involved with the department since early 2019. The children were initially placed together with another relative, but this placement broke down. The children have been with the caregiver since November 2024 and the family is willing to provide long term placement for this sibling group. The caregiver briefly received funding but is no longer receiving any financial assistance. They are expected to start receiving funding soon. This family has had to make a big adjustment including one where one of the caregivers took off a month of work when the children were placed with them to ensure that the needs of the children were met. This caregiver is still not fully working due to the transportation needs of the children. The caregiver has already utilized community resource to assist with getting the children clothing however they are still in need of more clothing.

The younger child wears a 7 top and bottom with a size 12 in children's shoes. The older child is a teenager and wears a XS top and 0 bottom. She wears a 6.5 women's shoe.

When the request is met, the child and teenager will continue to have their basic needs met.