E91 Direct Responders

Six children are residing with their aunt after being homeless for quite some time. They are working on reunifying with their parents. At this time, the aunt is in need of a trundle bed and two mattresses to fit the bed and the trundle. They also need bedding for each mattress. This must be a twin size trundle bed so that it fits the family's home. The beds will move with the children if reunification occurs. Additionally, the two youngest children are 4 and 7. A five-point harness car seat and a booster seat are needed for these children. Again, this will move with the children if reunification occurs. The aunt is very proactive and has been a support for the children for a long time. She is happy to have them in her home and know that they are safe. She is a young woman who did not expect to be caring for six children at once. Help meeting these needs would be greatly appreciated.

A single mother is struggling financially to provide for her children. The mother has a newborn son and a one year old daughter. The mother is looking for assistance for baby essentials.

Diapers (baby girl): size 6 Diaper (baby boy): size 3 Wipes (both children): sensitive skin Clothes (baby girl): 24 month old Shoes (baby girl): size unknown, potentially a 4/5? Clothes (baby boy): 3-6 month Food (baby girl): solids/ baby food

A young woman who graduated high school earlier this year is embarking on her collegiate journey. She has maintained consistent part-time employment as a high school student and plans to continue working while enrolled in college courses. This young lady needs a laptop to complete assignments. She will be able to access required coursework materials, maintain communication and contact with classmates as well as her professors with this device.

Mother's 7 month old son needs a crib to ensure he has safe sleep arrangements. Mother is currently using an old pack n play that has loose sheets. Sheets for the crib would be needed as well. Providing this crib will help Mother financially and ensure the 7 month old has safe sleep!

A 9 year old female child has been placed with her paternal grandparents. The grandparents could use help getting the child a booster seat regarding transportation purposes. The child came to Indiana from out of state and does not have a lot of personal items. The child would love to have a bike of her own to ride and play with neighborhood children.

I am working with a mother and father working to get their daughter back after battling substance use. The parents are doing excellent, feeling great and looking forward to their baby coming home. However, they are in need of a few things for their new home and various baby items to help create a home for the baby (1 year old in July). The parents are in need of a diaper bag and all the items (bottles, sippy cups, toys, diapers, wipes, washcloths, baby food, spoons, etc.). They also need a crib and a walker for the baby girl. Lastly, they are in need of dishes, pots and pans and dishcloths.

working a single mother of two who is currently involved in domestic violence situation. Mother is 23 years old and currently not working and had to move back in with her mother. Mother is in need of diapers and formula for the baby. Her children are at the ages of 7 months and 4.

a single mother of 3 children is currently sleeping on an air mattress due to one of the children not having a bed. Mother is in need of a twin mattress, frame and sheet set. mother is currently working but is having a hard time making ends meet.

A special needs three yr old baby girl who has been through a lot since birth needs a twin box spring for her special needs bed called a safe sleeper as soon as possible. She was diagnosed with a rare genetic syndrome that affects physical, cognitive, and behavioral development. This syndrome is characterized by mild to severe learning disabilities, distinctive facial features, sleep disturbances, and behavioral problems. She was approved for the safe sleeper after several months of being denied and she was finally approved and received the new safety bed, however it did not come with a box spring and placement really need the box spring to set up the bed. She is a very energetic 3yr old who hardly sleeps longer than a few hours at time and is always on the go. She is not able to sleep in a crib or toddler bed as she heads bangs, hits, and bites and she can be very aggressive at times. A safe sleeper allows placement to keep her safe from injuring herself and stay in bed. It will also allow the placement to sleep knowing that she is in bed and not getting into things that can hurt her. The placement has had a hard time with keeping her safe especially at night. The couple has had to rotate every few hours to stay up at night to ensure her safety and they are overwhelm, stressed out and tired of not getting sleep at night to ensure her safety and the safe sleep will be a great way to ensure her safety and keep her in her bed and out of danger.

Mom takes works and does amazon flex to make ends meet. Due to lack of childcare, the children in her home drive around with her in the minivan while she works. Her van has a DVD player, and she is requesting DVD's so the children can be entertained while she works and makes deliveries.

Mother and father live together and are struggling to pay rent and feed the children. the children are ages 5 and3. the family could use help with groceries in the home

A family of four is in need of diapers (sizes 6 and 7), wipes, a pack-n-play, and a front facing car seat (for a 2-year-old). The family is currently experiencing financial hardship due to the father's incarceration. These items would help ease the load on the mother who does not have family supports in the city and is struggling to provide financially on her own.