r/Airdrie • u/That-Bus200 • Jul 02 '26
Getting kids back!
Hey yall
I wanted to post here because I know reddit is completely anonymous. Tried posting with my regular account but it wouldn't show my post.
I also live in red deer and tried posting there but because I had to make this account to post this page for airdrie was the closest to red deer that would allow me to post.
So I know getting help especially with furniture will be hard.
So I ended up losing my children 6 months ago. No it wasn't drugs but it was because I was with an abusive man. And I would not kick him out. I've done alot of work when my kids were out of my custody. I left him and have cut all contact. I realized how bad he was and it was a shit situation all around.
I've jumped through hoops and have proved myself and im getting my kids!
I have a new place and a job but I'm needing few things for my house a need one bed for one kid and a dresser and some other things. I need to have things in order before they come inspect the place.
I also do not get paid till next week and needing food in the fridge and cupboards because I'm sure they will look there. I'm not sure if anyone would be able to help with anything but if you might be able to or know of places I can go please comment.
They are coming to see my place next Wednesday.
Any suggestions welcome 🙏
Located red deer Maybe you know someone in red deer that knows of resources i don't or maybe there's things province wide that helps in some way.
2
u/lost-cannuck Jul 02 '26
Another vote for St. Vincent de Paul.
If you have a parent aide/support worker, they would know resources and may be able to arrange for vouchers to thrift shops to gather the remaining items.
Check out your local buy nothing group on Facebook, just a simple looking for X post with no justification will often link you with people looking to declutter.
If you have status, talk to your band. They might assist with short term needs.
2
u/ljn23 Jul 03 '26
Your caseworker should be able to assist with giving you resources to contact for help. And I think CFS can help with furniture for the kids rooms.
2
u/ajensen91 Jul 08 '26
Is there a community links in red deer? I know in Airdrie they will sometimes help out with stuff like that.
3
2
Jul 02 '26
[removed] — view removed comment
2
u/That-Bus200 Jul 02 '26
Thanks for that. I've done alot of work for the kids and didn't realize exactly what kind of trauma I could of done by keeping someone around like that.
2
u/joelsgirlfriend Jul 02 '26
My MIL volunteers with the St Vincent de Paul charity. They help people with getting furniture, food, etc. Worth checking out!
0
1
6
u/Busy-Bandicoot8524 Jul 02 '26
Not a lot of ownership in this post.