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Academy Christian Church
1635 Old Ranch Rd., Colorado Springs, Colorado 80908
Team Leader(s) Dirk Palten, Jennifer Palten
Partner in the North Colorado Springs Community
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The biological mother of a toddler boy and a toddler girl is in need of a $45 "silver" Straight Talk phone card. This would allow the mother to be able to communicate with the Department, her attorney, visitation agencies, treatment services, potential employers, and other necessary parties to work towards reunifying with her children.
Location: Colorado Springs, CO 80918-County:El Paso-Children Served: 2-Agency: #CO- El Paso County DHS-Tier 1: Physical Needs-Estimated Value:$45
The Department is working with a grandmother who is providing support for young parents who are working to reunify with their 4-month-old and 2-year-old daughters who have been removed from the home. All of the adults in the home have been asked to participate in treatment plans in order to ensure safety and reunification with the children. Transportation to appointments and case commitments has been a challenge for this grandmother, who has medical issues and is unable to walk to and from the bus stop. This assistance will assist the family in getting to their appointments while helping them remain focused on their case and working towards reunification. Any assistance towards this need is greatly appreciated!
Location: Colorado Springs, CO 80906-County:El Paso-Children Served: 2-Agency: #CO- El Paso County DHS-Tier 1: Physical Needs-Estimated Value:$25
THE BIO MOM IS REQUESTING A GIFT CARD TO TAKE CHILD TO THE MOVIES FOR HIS 18TH BIRTHDAY TO CELEBRATE.
THIS WOULD HELP THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CHILD AND BIO MOM.
Location: Colorado Springs, CO 80907-County:El Paso-Children Served: 1-Agency: #CO- El Paso County DHS-Tier 1: Physical Needs-Estimated Value:$100
A 16-year-old female and her grandmother who adopted her are in need of Door alarms for the youth's room to alert grandmother when she is leaving her room. The youth has developmental needs and tries to leave the house at night when others are sleeping. This puts her welfare at a high risk. This will allow grandmother to know when the youth leaves the room at night so she can monitor the youth and keep her from leaving the home. There is a set of 4 door alarms on Wal-Mart's website. This would provide door alarms for multiple doors for the other children as well.
Location: Colorado Springs, CO 80907-County:El Paso-Children Served: 1-Agency: #CO- El Paso County DHS-Tier 1: Physical Needs-Estimated Value:$20
A 16, 14, 12, 11, and 7 year-old female and her grandmother who adopted her are in need of grocery gift cards. Grandmother has adopted all 5 children and often misses work to take the kids to appointments. She struggles financially with paying all the bills and could use help with groceries this month.
Location: Colorado Springs, CO 80907-County:El Paso-Children Served: 5-Agency: #CO- El Paso County DHS-Tier 1: Physical Needs-Estimated Value:$100
The family is requesting a mini crib due to limited space in the room. Baby girl is one week old. The family has three children total ages 1 week, 3 years old and 5 years old. The crib will provide a safe space for the baby to sleep in.
Location: Colorado Springs, CO 80910-County:El Paso-Children Served: 1-Agency: #CO- El Paso County DHS-Tier 1: Physical Needs-Estimated Value:$130
A 2 year old and 2 month old boys are in need of clothing. They continue to grow quickly and their parents are unable to keep up with their clothing needs. The mother has been on maternity leave and has no income during this time. The father just started working again. Parents are having to pay for Airbnb's while they try to find more permanent housing. This is also an added cost as they are more expensive then an apartment. The parents are fine with receiving the clothing or a gift card to get the children clothing, and will be grateful for any assistance.
Location: Colorado Springs, CO 80907-County:El Paso-Children Served: 2-Agency: #CO- El Paso County DHS-Tier 1: Physical Needs-Estimated Value:$200
Youth has recently moved into his own apartment with his pregnant girlfriend after being homeless for a few months. They have been working diligently to get their apartment ready for their baby, but have encountered some more financial troubles. The family is asking for help getting two dressers for them so they have a place to store their clothing and put the baby's clothing to help keep their house more organized and clean. Used is okay! Any help is greatly appreciated by the family!
Location: Colorado Springs, CO 80907-County:El Paso-Children Served: 1-Adults Served: 2-Agency: #CO- El Paso County DHS-Tier 1: Physical Needs-Estimated Value:$270
The father involved in this case is scheduled to attend substance abuse detox today in Denver and is needing gas to get up to the appointment. His attorney is not available to transport him or the caseworker at this time. This would help the father jump start his treatment and make progress towards his court ordered services.
Location: Colorado Springs, CO 80903-County:El Paso-Children Served: 1-Agency: #CO- El Paso County DHS-Tier 1: Physical Needs-Estimated Value:$50
CASA has a case with a 4-year-old boy who was removed from mom due to her substance use and him accidently being given drugs himself. He is working on processing his emotions in a healthy way and he has asked for a Grumpy Care Bear stuffed animal. Item can be ordered from Amazon and shipped to CASA for final delivery to the child. Thank you!
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Location: Colorado Springs, CO 80903-County:El Paso-Children Served: 1-Agency: #CO- CASA of the Pikes Peak Region-Tier 1: Physical Needs-Estimated Value:$16
CASA has a case with a 2-month-old baby who was removed from his parents have being drug exposed. He is placed with a family friend, who has five of her own children. This family friend is struggling to meet all the needs of the baby boy and could really use something to store his clothing in and some diapers/wipes. CASA is requesting a plastic cart with 3-drawers similar to this: and diapers in size 1 and wipes. Items can be dropped off at CASA and then the advocate will deliver to the home. Thank you!
Location: Colorado Springs, CO 80903-County:El Paso-Children Served: 1-Adults Served: 1-Agency: #CO- CASA of the Pikes Peak Region-Tier 1: Physical Needs-Estimated Value:$55
The Department is working with a mother who has been accepted into a recovery court program and sober living home. She has been maintaining sobriety for several months now and is excelling in her program, working to reunify with her 5-month-old son. Assistance is needed with a month's rent in sober living in the amount of $500 and a gift card ($75) towards interview clothing so that she can look for employment. This mom is highly motivated to do what is needed in her program and to see her son returned to her care. She is attending all aspects of treatment and her case. This assistance will allow her to maintain her housing while keeping her focus and will also increase her chances of securing employment. Any assistance towards this need is greatly appreciated!
Location: Colorado Springs, CO 80909-County:El Paso-Children Served: 1-Agency: #CO- El Paso County DHS-Tier 1: Physical Needs-Estimated Value:$575
A biological father has been caring for his 7 year old daughter since infancy. The mother is not involved. Intake is involved with with father to assist in services and prevention. The child has moved with father to a few places due to housing instability which has resulted in the loss of several items of clothing and other items. She is recently enrolled back in school and is in need of additional clothes and other fun items. The father is unemployed is on disability. He is on a fixed income.. They are living with grandparents to ensure the child has her basic needs met. Her grandparents are supporting both the father and the child. Any help would be really appreciated. A gift card with anything from $25-$200 would be very helpful or the following items of clothes
Size 6 Girl Jeans $7.98+
Size 6 Girl Shirts $4.98+
Location: Colorado Springs, CO 80920-County:El Paso-Children Served: 1-Agency: #CO- El Paso County DHS-Tier 1: Physical Needs-Estimated Value:$213
A step father is caring for his two step children as the mother works her treatment plan. He is basically a single father trying to make ends meet and the children are getting older and have more expenses. He has limited support in the area. He is very proactive in using community resources to help with utilities and rent as needed, but some months are more expensive than others. The father is being asked to complete some services through the Department needs some assistance in gas to be sure he can be compliant through the case as well as transport the children. He has been utilizing Medicaid rides as able. Gift cards to help with gas would assist this father in using his limited finances to meet the children's other needs.
A gift card with anything from $50-$200 would be very helpful.
Location: Colorado Springs, CO 80920-County:El Paso-Children Served: 2-Agency: #CO- El Paso County DHS-Tier 1: Physical Needs-Estimated Value:$200
The Department is working with young parents who are working to reunify with their 4-month-old daughter who has been removed from the home. A laptop is needed for the father who is in the process of starting his own business doing yard services and pressure washing windows. He has obtained an LLC but lacks a computer for the business side of his new company. This assistance will allow parents to get their business going, achieve greater financial stability, while remaining focused on their case and working towards reunification. Any assistance towards this need is greatly appreciated!
Location: Colorado Springs, CO 80906-County:El Paso-Children Served: 1-Adults Served: 2-Agency: #CO- El Paso County DHS-Tier 1: Physical Needs-Estimated Value:$250
I'm working with a mother who is working her program and is slowly making progress in her goals. Housing is a barrier and does exhaust her resources. Today we are asking for help with birthday party and gifts for her two girls who will be turning 5 and 8 years old at the end of March. Any help is appreciated and some ideas are listed below.
The 5 year old likes - Sponge Bob and Scooby Doo. The 8 year old likes Sniperwolf and Jojo Siwa
Toys, clothing (8yr size 6-7 /13 shoe) (5y suze 5x-6 / 10-11 shoe). Hygene items would be helpful to their situation.
8 yr old likes cookies and cream ice cream cake. 5yr likes rainbow cake.
Location: Colorado Springs, CO 80905-County:El Paso-Children Served: 2-Adults Served: 1-Agency: #CO- El Paso County DHS-Tier 1: Physical Needs-Estimated Value:$150
This child is 3 years old and non-verbal. He was recently placed with a family friend who is financially needing help. This child came with his mother and the family friend's family to Colorado 15 days ago. The child came with nothing and the family friend is now caring for this child. The family friend has incurred additional expenses and is in the process of moving rentals which has the family's finances tied up. The family friend would greatly benefit from a grocery card to help with care for this child as well as her other 3 children in the home
Location: Colorado Springs, CO 80920-County:El Paso-Children Served: 1-Adults Served: 2-Agency: #CO- El Paso County DHS-Tier 1: Physical Needs-Estimated Value:$50
This child is 3 years old and non-verbal. He was recently placed with a family friend who is financially needing help. This child came with his mother the family friend's family to Colorado 15 days ago. The child came with no clothing and shoes other than what he had on. DHS provided a couple outfits for the child but the boy could use more than 3 outfits. This family friend is now taking care and loves this child and needs financial support to purchase clothing and shoes. Any help would be greatly appreciated by the family.
Main needs:
Boys shoes size 10
Diaper 2T and 3T
Could use more of:
Boy Pants - 2T
Location: Colorado Springs, CO 80920-County:El Paso-Children Served: 1-Adults Served: 2-Agency: #CO- El Paso County DHS-Tier 1: Physical Needs-Estimated Value:$100
DHS is needing a birth certificate for a child that was just brought to Colorado 15 days ago from TN. Child is now in DHS' care with no documentation. A Birth Certificate would help get this child into the services he needs. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Location: Colorado Springs, CO 80920-County:El Paso-Children Served: 1-Adults Served: 2-Agency: #CO- El Paso County DHS-Tier 1: Physical Needs-Estimated Value:$15
The family is currently homeless and needs cell phones to communicate with their attorneys, caseworkers and service providers. The child is currently placed in foster care and sees his family two times a week. The parents are working to attend doctor appointments that are virtual at this time and a phone would help assist the parents in attending the appointments. Providing a cell phone will create more consistent communication between the parents and providers to continue to support the family.
Location: Colorado Springs, CO 80903-County:El Paso-Children Served: 1-Adults Served: 1-Agency: #CO- El Paso County DHS-Tier 1: Physical Needs-Estimated Value:$70
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315
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365
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314
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979
Economic impact
$232,882
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