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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
Biological parents of a 1 year old & 6 month old are all residing with children's grandparents as the family is low income and saving up to move out into their own place. One parent is actively in long-term recovery and is employed full time to try and support his family. Mother recently lost her job, and is staying at home with the kids. The father takes public transportation as primary way of transportation. Father is struggling to pay for a toddler bed & toddler bed sheets, size 3 & 5 diapers, Enfamil Gentlease Infant Formula, & wipes. The family does not have WIC yet. The family is kindly outreaching to the community for support in helping them get on their feet while they attempt to save money for housing and other essential needs for their children.
two bunk beds, toddler bed for 2 year old to sleep, family moving due to home conditions. 5 children total, will need two bunk bed style bed systems and 1 twin size or toddler bed
A single mother who is working and has two children has been receiving food stamps. Recently, her account has been hacked, and $785 in food stamps was stolen out of her account, which she relied on when supplying food for her two children. Welfare told her to report it to the police and that there is nothing that they can do.
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.
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.
Family is struggling with consistent transportation to court, visitations, therapy appointments.
$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.
New baby on the way, family is in need of bassinet and changing table