Available Needs in Cumberland County

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Child Care Assistance Needed

High
Overdue

Just one week ago, a child came into kinship care with little notice. A family stepped up immediately and opened their home so this child would not have to enter foster care with strangers. They did not hesitate. They said yes because they wanted this child to stay with people they know and trust. Like many kinship families, this placement happened fast. The caregivers are doing everything they can to keep life stable while continuing to work and provide for their household. In order to do that, the child needs full time daycare. The cost is $400/ per week. Right now, this expense is more than the family can manage on their own during this sudden transition. This family is asking for any level of support to help cover daycare costs so they can continue working and keep this child safely in their care. Even a small contribution can make a real difference. Your support helps keep a child in a loving family setting during a very uncertain time. Thank you for helping this family show this child they are not alone.

County: Cumberland County
$400.00 needed
Dropoff Required
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Camp Registration

Medium
Overdue

Child has grown up going to this camp every summer and although she is in foster care she would like to return experience it one more time before she ages out

County: Cumberland County
$810.00 needed
Dropoff Required
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Other

Driving School

Medium
Overdue

Teen attempting to secure their driver's license, does not have stable/constant access to a vehicle/individual to teach them proper driving skills. Looking for sponsorship at Platnium Driving School in Carlisle, PA for the behind the wheel driving school. (18 hours) Behind-the-Wheel (18 hours) - $1,350 This package consists of nine (9) 2-hour behind-the-wheel driving lessons.

County: Cumberland County
$1350.00 needed
Dropoff Required
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Financial Assistance

Medium
Overdue

The family is comprised of mom and the teenage child. They previously lived with the mother’s husband, but after years of domestic abuse they separated just last year. The mother and child are originally from the Dominican Republic, and the mother endured abuse for fear of negatively affecting both hers and her child’s immigration process by reporting it. The agency recently became involved with this family due to a truancy referral, and after interviews it has been substantiated that work is the underlying issue for the lack of school attendance. Mom does not have any means of transportation and must pay for Ubers to commute to and from her workplace. Additionally, the family must pay for rent, utilities, and food. They are not eligible for government benefits due to having temporary residence in the US. Due to this situation, the child works on a regular basis. While no violations of his school permit have been substantiated based on the number of hours he works, it is clear that he struggles to balance work and education. During initial assessments of the family, the agency obtained information related to a past medical bill, for which there was a payment plan, but payments have never been made due to the financial constraints. It was determined that last year, in order to save money in the long term the child started going to work in a bicycle and suffered an accident around the beginning of 2025. While the family had a community clinic issued insurance, it provided limited coverage, and they walked out with a due amount of $690.72. The mother understands the potential repercussions of this delinquent debt (for which she has never made any payments), but she also expresses that the family is at their limit, and with the child having to reduce work hours per agency recommendation to ensure that his educational needs are being met, paying will be unachievable. This request is being made in order to ensure the mother’s long-term capacity to provide for all basic needs, including housing, education and food security.

County: Cumberland County
$1.00 needed
Dropoff Required
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Gift Cards

Dumpster Rental

Medium
Overdue

The family is currently living in a trailer home and is moving out due to the conditions of the home. The family is looking to assistance/help in any way possible for funding for the dumpster so that they can clear out the trailer and move. The family is trying to get the trailer cleaned out so that they are able to move into their new home by the end of April. Rental of a 20 yard Roll off Dumpster from Waste Management is 681.22, delivery fee included in the quote.

County: Cumberland County
$681.22 needed
Dropoff Required
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Gift Cards

Uber Gift Cards

Medium
Overdue

Family is struggling with consistent transportation to court, visitations, therapy appointments.

County: Cumberland County
3 items
Dropoff Required
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Gift Cards

Teen Aging Out in Need of Clothing

Medium
Overdue

$75 gift card for Converse shoes; gift cards for clothing from Hollister, Marshalls, TJMaxx, Ross Child is a teen in foster care in need of an updated wardrobe. She only has one pair of shoes and not a seasonally appropriate array of clothing in her wardrobe. The child is a teen who is switching schools soon and sees this as a fresh start; this would be a great opportunity to represent herself the way she wishes to.

County: Cumberland County
$199.00 needed
Dropoff Required
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Grocery Giftcard

Medium
Overdue

mom recently moved into an apartment and is needing assistance with food purchases.

County: Cumberland County
$100.00 needed
Dropoff Required
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Financial Assistance

Medium
Overdue

The father was wrongfully detained by ICE for 16 days and is now out of employment. This has caused financial strain and housing insecurity for the family as well as ongoing trauma from the concerns of immigration. The family is requesting in any form of financial assistance with lawyer fees, mortgage ($1,600), utilities ($548), gas, or groceries. Any amount is greatly appreciated.

County: Cumberland County
$2148.00 needed
Dropoff Required
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