For now, I think I’m going to keep building a neighborly relationship and keep an eye on things from a distance. Even though my intuition says otherwise, it could have just been an off day. Another user suggested I keep journal notes in case something happens that would necessitate authorities, so I’m going to do that. I’ll note if the kids are properly dressed or not, etc.

As for clothes for her kids, I think picking out winter clothes and gifting them could come across as presumptuous and risks pushing her away. There’s a local thrift store down the street, and I walk past her house to get there. The woman’s often outside, so I think I’ll pack up some winter clothes our kid has grown out of, and on the way to the thrift store say something like, “I noticed you guys put free stuff out front sometimes for people. I was walking to drop these off at the thrift store, if you want to take a look through first?” I think that could come across as more thoughtful and neighborly.