Saint Francis

This family has been working with the Department for almost a year, there has been a recent change in living circumstances due to new information brought to the Department. Mom has been the protective for this case but is now facing multiple financial struggles that include her car breaking down, the family is down to one income which has caused them to file bankruptcy and they are struggling to keep consistent groceries in the home. The family is asking for $200 visa gift card to help cover groceries and some snacks for the kids.

I am working with a teenager who's foster placement was recently disrupted due to the foster parents getting divorced. The teenager is currently in a respite location but does not have all of her belongings including underwear, pajamas, and school-appropriate attire. There have been several meetings between myself and the foster family to retrieve items, however the youth still indicates she is missing many of her clothing items. I am request giftcards to take the youth shopping to get her provisions needed for her day-to-day life while staying at the respite while other foster options are looked into and investigated.

Giftcards to anywhere would be great (Walmart, Old Navy, Target, Visa, etc.)

I have an eight year old male who is in kinship placement. His parents have both been working hard to address safety concerns and work towards reunification. Mom has been in her own apartment since about February of 2025 and dad will be moving into his own apartment next week (parents are separated). With the anticipated return home, parents will need a bed for their son. I am seeking support in providing a twin bed (one for each house hold) so this is one less item they need to worry about.

3 children we placed in foster care last night due to concerns for abuse and neglect. Their foster placement is in need of 3 car seats. 1 rear facing 5 pt harness car seat and 2 forward facing 5pt harness car seats.

I have a 15 year old living in Kinship care as his mother abandon him last year on his biofathers doorstep. The youth has struggled in his dad's home due to abuse by stepmother and his dad not being protective. Biofather has essential abandoned him by letting him live with the kin family and has not communicated with them at all. This youth is amazing, gets good grades and goes to church every week. He asked if he could get some assistance with a Visa Gift card to help with essentials and have some funds to hang out with his friends. This youth is so deserving and it would be great if someone could assist him.

Hello, This family is requesting clothing for their children including: shorts, shirts, socks, and shoes. The current clothing does not fit due to a the children growing. The request is a gift card or items to provide to the family. Any consideration to help this family is appreciated. Thank you!

Hello, This request is to help support a mother in paying for daycare summer program cost. The request is for $160 in visa gift card. There is also an option to pay to the daycare directly.

Any consideration is appreciated. Thank you!

This kinship provider is in need of some financial assistance with groceries. There are multiple kiddos in the home and the provider could use some support. Any help is appreciated!!

I am seeking financial support to help fund driving lessons and a driver’s test through Drive Safe Driving School for a resilient 19-year-old young adult who hasn’t had the opportunity to learn the essential skill of driving due to significant life barriers. This young man, his mother, and 11 year old brother have been living in a temporary unstable housing situation in rural Douglas County. Transportation options are severely limited. His mother does not have a valid dritver’s license, and there are no family or friends available to teach him how to drive. This young adult has navigated life under the weight of chronic instability and poverty. Getting to essential services is a constant challenge and vital resources like food pantries are often inaccessible. Despite challenges, this young man is working closely with community services and making great strides toward independence. He is committed to earning his GED, having been disconnected from the education system since 8th grade, and he is highly motivated to gain stable employment. The opportunity to drive would be life-changing: it would open doors to jobs, education, and essential services, while also giving him a sense of dignity and self-worth that comes from achieving a goal so many of his peers take for granted. Financial funding may contribute to giving a young adult who has faced overwhelming obstacles a real chance at building a stable and successful future.

I am working with a mother who lost custody of her child. She is working on getting him back, but she is struggling financially. She does not have much food in her home despite going to food banks. She is making it by on minimal groceries for herself, but she does not have enough food to supply to her son. She is working full time and is doing the best that she can. I am hoping to get her some support through a King Soopers gift card so she can purchase some groceries for her son. He is 3 years old and is very picky on what is being received by the food bank.

I am currently working with a single mother of two who is a survivor of domestic violence. She is currently doordashing as her primary job, but she is struggling to afford the amount of gas that goes into doordashing. She has a 4 year old son that she takes with her since she cant afford daycare. I am asking for any help in assisting mom with some gift cards for gas so ensure that she can continue to doordash while caring for her two children. The father is currently out of the picture due to a recent arrest for domestic violence against mother. I do not want mother to feel as though she needs to reply on her abuse to provide her for herself and her children.

Thank you!

We are reaching out on behalf of a dedicated mother and her two young sons who are currently facing financial hardship. Despite her best efforts to provide for her family, the mother is struggling to make ends meet due to limited work opportunities and the growing burden of household expenses. One of her needs is asstiance with gas in order to be able to drive around for work. My hopes are to get her gas cards to help ease this burden.