Here is an example of a good request for this family:

A 14 year old boy has recently completed an intensive in patient treatment program and is ready to be transitioned into a home with his relative. The relative is willing to care for this child and ensure his high level of needs are met. The family is in need of a twin sized bed frame, mattress, and bedding in order to be able to take placement of the child. The child has recently gone through a growth spurt and is also in need of clothing (size adult M tops, 32/34 pants, and 10 shoes). Providing these items for the family will allow this child to move into a home with his family and set this placement up for success.

A good case description conveys the need to ministry partners. However this story is problematic in several ways. 

1. Confidentiality-It contains confidential information about the family (ie child's name and placement location)
2. Grammar mistakes. It also has some grammatical mistakes and spelling errors (ie Hospital, placement)
3. DCS jargon and acronym. The use of DCS jargon and acronyms (BM, FCM, kinship) can be confusing to those not use to the terminology. 
4. No Cash. You cannot request cash for the family.  Instead you can request the the scale be purchased for the family. If there is a specific scale, include a link to it in the request. 
5. No gift cards delivered by DCS. Anything same as cash (including gift cards) cannot pass through the hand of any DCS worker. 
6. Connection. Whenever possible have the church directly connect resources to the family, so that the opportunity for future connection is there.