Stories
Every Kid Deserves
a Childhood
Your donation can help change their story
Hundreds of children in Buncombe County find themselves under the protective oversight of social services each year or qualify under McKinney-Vento as experiencing homelessness.
Below are examples of the types of help we’ve provided. They are stories of resilience, growth, and hope.
“When we first got our foster child, we had to carry him from the car at basement level up the hill to our front door. HARK made it possible for this beautiful walk to be made so we could take him from the car directly into the house using his wheelchair. It was so much easier for him, and helped us out physically. We are so grateful for this addition that helped us provide better care for this wonderful child.” -Foster parent, soon-to-be adoptive parent
A child abandoned by a parent faced academic and behavioral struggles. HARK provided funding for sports camp participation. The coaches say the child is gifted in the sport, giving the child pride. The child is doing very well in their most recent foster placement.
A neglected child who loves reading was provided a gift card from HARK to ensure their new foster home was well-supplied with books to support the child’s desire to read.
Two children in kinship placement received bunk beds and funds for much-needed clothing as requested by their Guardian ad Litem. The relatives were “amazed and grateful” to HARK for the beds and funds which helped ease the burden on the family.
A mother was required to make housing repairs before being granted the return of her children from foster care. The landlord refused to make the repairs, so HARK stepped up to fund the necessary repairs, and the children were happily reunited with their mother.
HARK provided financial support for baby supplies including a crib, car seat, a bed and mattress, and clothing for children suddenly placed with their relatives who were unprepared for their arrival. The relatives were grateful and relieved for the supplies since relatives who are not certified as foster parents receive monthly stipends at half rate.
A child who was living with a relative while parents addressed issues required to regain custody wanted to attend a school trip with classmates. HARK provided funds to the relative which enabled the delighted child to join in the class trip.