I have a kinship family who is in need of Graco extend2fit convertible car seat. This kiddo is in need of a car seat that has extra support and can grow with him, with that support. I am asking for either a gift card for Target so the family can go and pick up the car seat or the car seat being purchased. This kinship home lives about an hour from Tulsa. This kiddo is growing out of his infant car seat and need the extra support this car seat will provide for him as he grows and now. Thank you.

I have a family in need of a twin mattress. We were able to get a bunk bed and one mattress but are in need of another twin mattress with a waterproof cover so these kiddos can have their own bed. This is a kinship home that is not a paid placement yet. The children are 9 and 7 and have been sharing a bed. Please help this foster home with a twin mattress so the kids can have their own bed and not share a bed anymore. Thank you.

A 14 year old girl in foster care has made the female wrestling team. She is need of a pair of wrestling shoes. Specifically she needs (from Academy) It is Nike Men's Speedsweep VII Wrestling shoe, Color: Black; Shoe size 7.5 Shoe width D; SKU : 117720546 price $65.04 or a gift card from Academy. Your help is so much appreciated.

Natural Father currently needs a bus pass to assist him with transportation to obtain services as well as to regularly attend visits with his child. This case has recently opened and the child is new to custody. The father is trying to figure out how to get to services and how to see his child. He truly loves his daughter and cannot wait to see her. He will have many services to get to as well as weekly visits with his daughter and needs a bus pass in order to be both successful and consistent.

We have a very bright young lady (14 years old) who is struggling with math this year. In the past years she has been an honor's student. For some reason this year she is having trouble with her math class. We are looking for a math tutor to help her continue forward with her education.

I have a 8th grade student that is not eligible for insurance or soonercare who is needing to see a doctor and the fee 100.00 and parents are unable to afford this cost as dad has recently lost his job and is searching for work. This kiddo is currently suffering from some medical conditions and seeing a doctor will improve her health so she can be successful in school.

A safety plan monitor is needing assistance with a past due water bill. The safety plan monitors works part time and was out of work for almost two weeks due to medical issues. We would like to alleviate some of our safety plan monitor's financial stress by asking for help with getting her water bill current. Thank you.

We have a safety plan monitor who has opened her home up to a newly born baby. The safety plan monitor has allowed the father of the baby to live in her home while he works recommended services. The safety plan monitor works part time and has been consistently transporting the father to his appointments and job interviews. OHS would like to provide the safety plan monitor with a gas card so that she may be compensated for some of her out of pocket expenses. Thank you.

An aunt and uncle have recently taken kinship placement of three of their nieces, ages 11, 8, and 6. This family needs assistance with their current utilities. Their East Central Electric Cooperative electric bill is due on 9/22/2022 and totals $224.00 Their City of Muskogee water/sewer bill is due on 9/28/2022 and totals $81.83. I have account numbers to provide, once assistance for these needs is offered. Fulfilling these needs would help preserve this kinship placement as they adjust their home and finances to the sudden addition of these three children. Thank you for any and all assistance!

I am currently working with a father that has been working very hard to regain custody of his infant daughter along with her mother. He does have older children, however those children are not in his custody either, and he has expressed that he hope to do things differently with his new baby than he did with his older child. This father has been engaging in other classes and services that have been required of him to complete as well as continue to work. while this father has been working very hard right now he does need some support financially to help him pay for his domestic violence assessment and some of the classes. He does not deny that he needs to get help learning how to deal with his frustration and he is looking forward to getting additional help with that through safenet services. taking this assessment as well as the classes will ensure that his daughter and her mother will be in a safe and stable home environment. The assessment for Safenet services is $125.00. We appreciate any assistance that you can offer in helping this father pay for his assessment.

IMMEDIATE NEED: Adult family member needs monetary assistance upgrading to larger apartment in efforts to keep 3 younger siblings in their care, the adult is employed and self sufficient, the current need is unexpected and needed immediately. The adult sibling has a great work history and has never received financial assistance in the past, the current situation is requiring the adult to take on the emergency responsibility of 3 children. Clothing for 3 female children (1) size 6 clothing/socks & underwear/ shoes size 1 (2) size 14-16 clothing/socks &underwear/ shoes size 5 / 6 women's (3) size 7/8/clothing/socks/socks & underwear/ shoes size 2. The adult caring for the children needs hair care products brushes/comb/detangler spray/head bands and rubber bands. Adult caretaker requests shampoo/body wash/bath soap, laundry soap, and gas cards to get children to and from medical appointments.

These parents had to move out of their home due to the conditions of the home and are now living in a hotel temporarily until a new residence can be found. The family is asking that a week be covered. They currently have applications in at a number of different apartment complexes. They are just waiting to hear back.

During a family visit and house assessment the worker noticed that the family who had just moved into their apartment did not have any dressers to put their clothes in. We are requesting two dressers for a single parent in a two bedroom apartment.

We have a single local foster mom who has been providing emergency respite/placement for teens in need that would otherwise be spending nights in the office. She has opened up her home for well over 20 kiddos since she has been fostering and has been spending her own money to buy clothing and toiletries for teens that usually only have one set of clothing and often times even shoes that don't even fit. She will often take the children to Walmart to buy the children the essential items they need and can take with them while going home to home until permanent homes can be found. The foster mom and children would benefit greatly from any sort of donations such as Walmart/Walgreens gift cards so she can buy these teens clothing and essential toiletry items they need and can take with them.

The family is currently involved in a Family Centered Services case to prevent potential intervention through the court system. The family is needing assistance with their utility bill to ease some of the financial strain they are experiencing as there are three children and the family has to get children to appointments throughout the week. The family's utility bill is currently $202 past due and any help would be greatly appreciated to alleviate one stressor in their lives.

8 year old boy low functioning and 13 year old girl also low functioning (siblings) are in separate placement. 8 year old boy has been in and out of the office daily for two weeks trying to find placement for him. His older sister has not seen him for over 3 months. worker needing assistance for siblings to spend time together in a fun environment such as incredible pizza or skyzone or urban air or chucky cheese. worker has utilized taking 8 year old boy to the Aquarium please assist this need

I have a natural mother who is in need of assistance for gas to attend her court ordered services. The natural mother is currently expecting her second child. She reports having asthma has been having some medical issues recently. The natural mother was told about the free buses, but reports that when she walks to the bus stop she has been having breathing issues and ends up going to hospital for treatment. The natural mother does not have her own vehicle, but her partner does and both are currently on fixed incomes.

Client in need includes natural mother and her two year old son. Natural mother is engaged in family time with her son and is dedicated to reunifying with him. However she does struggle with poverty and lack of transportation. She would love to attend her necessary treatment services but struggles finding a way to get there. Helping this mother with transportation via uber assistance would go a long way in ensuring she attends treatment which would assist her in reunifying with her son. Her and her son have a strong, loving bond so reunification for this case is key and lack of transportation right now is a major barrier.

Two foster children are entering new placement and are in need of a bunk bed, 2 mattresses, and bedding. The two teenage girls have moved around from home to home, and unfortunately do not have any sheets, blankets, pillows, or other bedding for themselves. The girls will be sharing a room with each other and would benefit from having a bunk bed (and mattresses) in order to save space.

A new foster parent, older in age, took placement of two teens who are infested with head lice. She is overwhelmed with all the washing and cleaning of the home. One child who has very thick hair has to have it professionally treated at the lice clinic, as well as have a haircut. This is a major expense, along with all the continuing of washing. They will receive a discount for having Soonercare.