Saint Francis

Single mother who recently became unemployed seeking assistance with birthday gift options for her daughter who turns 9yr later this month. She would like to provide a nice birthday for her child. Mom shared some ideas that her child enjoys: playing on roller skates (size 6.5/7yr big kid), baby dolls with accessories, make up, she loves Stitch and unicorn items, and stuffed animals. Child could use some new clothes (size 10/12). Any assistance would be appreciated.

This youth was recently placed in a kinship home unexpectedly . The youth's clothing and shoes were disposed of by previous placement. The youth is in need of clothing and shoes. This youth is interested in Nike brand if possible for gift cards, as well as Walmart, Target, Kohls, or Visa Gift Cards. Any support is appreciated.

Single mom who recently became unemployed seeking assistance for a bicycle to use to get to work. She has fallen behind her car payments and reports her car will be repossessed. She hopes to obtain a bike that is "sturdy with good wheels" as she describes needing a bike to support a larger person. I will add a helmet would be useful to ensure safety.

Hello! I have a family that is struggling to make ends meet since they financially helped their extended family flee an unsafe and dangerous situation in Afghanistan to come to the US to live with them. The dad is driving for Door Dash to help supplement some income, but they are still struggling, as they are helping to feed an additional 2 children and 2 adults on top of their own 3 children. This family would really appreciate the help with a King Soopers card to be able to buy groceries. Thank you!

Hello, The family is requesting a visa gift card to fund summer programs for the children. There are three children in the home and $500 visa gift card will be able to fund all three children participating in local sporting clubs/events. Ultimately, the enrollment and participation in the activities will connect the children to positive peers supports outside of the home and overall improve their wellbeing. Any partial funding of the requested $500 is also appreciated. Thank you!

This is a single mother with various health concerns. Due to all the health issues she is unable to work. The child is a 12 year old girl who has a hard time fitting in and is constantly picked on at school. They are asking for dressers/ clothing organizers. I can have family send me Amazon links?

This family recently moved to Castle Rock for better job opportunities. Since moving, they are struggling with money and are asking for help with groceries. The family does not have a ton of support or family around and feel lost on what to do.

This is a single mother with various health concerns. Due to all the health issues she is unable to work. The child is a 12 year old girl who has a hard time fitting in and is constantly picked on at school. They are asking for a hot topic/ spencers gift card to purchase clothes and shoes for the child.

Hello! I have a single mother that is in need of getting help for some car repairs so that she and her daughter can get back to South Dakota by the end of next week. The child was previously being cared for by extended family, however due to serious allegations, she is unable to go back to them and her mother is needing to relocate with her out of state. The family has been through a lot of trauma and the father is no longer living. Her car is in need of a new muffler, oil change, and possibly new brakes. This mother would greatly appreciate the help. Thank you!

A 17 year old youth is residing in kinship care. She is graduating from high school in May. She needs assistance with buying announcements for her graduation. She would be able to take a target/Walmart gift card to compensate for the cost of the announcements or take help with ordering the announcements.

I have a 17 year old youth that is struggling with past trauma, complications of a blended family and with school issues. He has been struggling with substance use and is currently completing a substance use program and involved with Pretrial. He has extremely limited options socially and has spent most of the last three months in online school and substance use treatment. He has expressed that one of the things he really enjoys is rock climbing but his parents do not have the capacity to support this. I am requesting a three month summer pass to Ubergrippen in Castle Rock so that he can participate in a pro-social activity that is supervised and where he can meet positive peers.

Updated on April 21, 2025 by an Agency Worker
This is still a need. The youth would appreciate even one month of membership

This family has been working with the Department for a little over a year now. Recent exciting changes have happened, including moving towards adoption! With this exciting news the family was getting all medical, dental, and vision appointments taken care of. It was discovered that the 6year old is needing extensive dental work including 7 fillings, 1 crown, and 4 extractions. child will need to be put under anesthesia for this procedure. Medicaid has covered most costs other than the final $150. The family has stretched their savings as much as they can but are hoping to have some assistance for the dentist appointment. Thank you for any and all help!