Spring Hill Smiles

Youth was removed from his mother's home due to unsafe conditions. Youth is diagnosed with Autism and placed with father currently. Father was working two jobs to support the child. Father's work hours have been decreased due to having to care for the youth.

Father has been self-sufficient until his hours decreased. Paperwork is in process for father to receive youth's monetary benefits and will solve the current monetary needs.

A grandmother took placement of her two grandboys and one of their birthdays is coming up. Grandma reported that she does not have the finances to afford a birthday present due to her being in remission from cancer. The elementary age boy reported that he loves the color blue, Pokemon, and legos.

CPS is working with a single mother who has three children, one being on the Autism Spectrum. Due to appointments for him, she has missed quite a bit of work. While Mother has been taking care of basic necessities, Mother has not been able to pay her payment plan for electricity as agreed upon. The family woke up to the electricity being turned off, and Mother does not have the means to pay the total owed to have the electricity turned back on. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

We are receiving young women at our new location for youth aging out of foster care. To support these young women as they transition, we urgently need a washer and fryer. Having these appliances will allow them to was their clothes conveniently, ensuring they have access to clean clothing. This essential resources will serve multiple young individuals againg out of foster care and help them maintain their dignity during this challenging time.

A mother in Marshall County has three children: A son going into his senior year, two daughters, one going into 5th grade and the other into 3rd grade. The family lost their housing in April and have been living in a hotel. They have a 4 bedroom with the Housing Authority but the apartment is under maintenance and they are not able to move in. The family left several of their belongings behind due to not being able to keep it anywhere and are in need of beds and kitchen supplies to make the apartment a home. They are needing a bunkbed for the girl. One likes pink and purple Hello Kitty and the other likes pink and flowers. The son likes dark blue and red. He has a twin bed but will need a mattress. The mother is needing a full bed and likes dark solid colors. The family is also needing dressers and pots and pans. The family has been very hopeful while working with an agency to find housing and applying for disability. The family is anxious and very eager to move in and make the apartment a home and to have their own bedrooms. The family does not mind used furniture and would be thankful for anything that can be provided to them.

CPS is working with a family who has a baby that has health issues. The baby is underdeveloped and is needing several cans of Elecare Formula per month, however their WIC only allows them to have a certain amount per month. The family could benefit from 5 more cans for this month. 14.1 oz cans run between $40 to $60 per can depending on where you buy them from. The family could also benefit from a gas card to help with transportation to and from the hospital or money to help with food for the family while they are at the hospital. Any help for this family will be greatly appreciated!

A young female in her 20s has taken on the responsibility of caring for her friends child. This was temporary, but that will soon change.

Who: female/10 months old Needs: Size 5 diapers, baby wipes diaper rash cream, and a baby swing.

This need will help this young lady get off to a start with some items to help during this transition process.

A grandmother who has custody of her granddaughter needs assistance in paying some of her rent. She was in and out of surgeries/ the hospital all June and wasn't able to work as she usually does. Her total amount in rent is $775; however, she only needs assistance for $300. Anything will help the family. Payments can be made by check.

We just got a new case and the mother just gave birth to her 6th child. Family moved to TN 2 years ago and is currently homeless. Family does not have any resources/ food/ or clothing. Family does not have any supplies (bottles/ pacifiers/ diapers/ wipes for the new born baby. The family was staying between their car and a hotel. Any assistance for the family will be greatly appreciated.

A foster family has recently accepted a sibling group of 3 girls into their home. The children enjoy playing with other children in the neighborhood and are in need of 2 16 inch bicycles for the older 2 girls (ages 4 and 5). New or gently used is fine but we prefer something that is girly in color or design (like Minnie Mouse, Frozen, etc).

There is a need for clothing hangers (100+), a bookshelf (1+), and clothing racks (1+) for the children's clothing closet. These items can be used. The hangers can be different sizes and made of different materials. Clothing racks with just one bar is preferred and they can either be stationary or have wheels on them. The bookshelf needs to be big enough to hold 10 pairs of shoes and a few bins for socks and other undergarments. If you have recently cleaned out your closet and have unused hangers taking up space. We will gladly take them off your hands. If you have a bookshelf and/or clothing rack that you are no longer using, you can donate it to us.

The worker is requesting on behalf of a kinship parent and her grandchildren:

We have been working with them to receive foster care payments, but due to a recent move there have been issues with the payments. The family is in need of rent assistance in the amount of $959 for their July rent. We are asking for this assistance while we coordinate the payments for this family.