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Family has left a situation that helps further DHS/court involvement. Family was not able to get belongings. Family needs diapers and wipes size 5 and the other wears size 3. The family needs clothing a boy size 10/12, Girl 10/12, a boy size 4t, a female 3t and another female 12months. If clothing can no be bought or donated, the family would like a gift card for $100 for diapers and wipes and $200-$300 for clothing for all 5 children. Family does not have access to their banking account and children are not able to get their clothing from their old home. ROIs are attached.

girl, 15 months, who currently lives in a foster home, is looking to be placed with her aunt and uncle. they are in need of a convertible care seat (walmart: Safety 1st Grow and Go Sprint All-in-One Convertible) to safely transport the little girl

A Teller County family is in need of food assistance. This kinship family recently came together in hopes of providing a home for a child in need so the child would remain with familiar faces versus go into an unknown situation in foster care. The family is able to manage their finances normally, however, groceries are starting to become an urgent matter. This Kinship home said "YES" when others walked away from this child; stretching their already elastic budget to the brink of breaking. We are gently asking our community to come together to provide food in a way so that this family will not need to worry where the next meal will come from, how they will make a meal last, or who will have the biggest portion to fill a belly. Let's come together to support a family who said "yes". We are grateful for help in any amount, and are asking for Wal-Mart or Visa gift cards so the family can shop for their own grocery needs. Note: this family has also been provided community resources such as food pantries. Thank you, friends!

A Teller County family could use a blessing! This family is comprised of a mother, father, a 4-year old girl, and a 2-year old girl. Both parents are employed, but still struggle with food insecurity. Unfortunately, as of earlier this year, they no longer meet the guidelines for economic assistance. While the Department has assisted with providing local resources and the parents are utilizing some food pantries, the need this month is simply too great. Therefore, the Department is respectfully asking if any Care Portal partners can help bridge the gap at this time with Wal-Mart gift cards so that they family can purchase much need supplies. Thank you so much for taking the time to read and consider this ask.

The biological mother of a child that has been placed in foster care has been evicted from her apartment. This mother is living in her van until something else is figured out. She has had difficulties getting approved for SNAP and is in need of some help with non-perishable items to keep in her van. I am requesting a $100 Wal-Mart gift card so that she can buy some food.

The mother is in need of assistance. The mother is working hard to try and support her 3 children (triplets) and keep her family together. The mother needs assistance with diapers and clothing items for the triplets. They just turned 6 months old. The children are size 2 diapers and 6 months and up in clothing. This request would assist the mother because the mother is challenged with being the only round the clock caregiver and has no other family in Colorado other than 5 year old son and husband. A gift card to a place where she can purchase these items would be great, or donation of these actual items. Thank you so much.

This is a family of two kinship caregivers and their three grandkids (4, 7, and 9). The grandparents also care for two other grandchildren outside of DHS care, so they have their hands full (and their hearts as well!). Finances are tights, and the kids are growing quickly. They could benefit from a Walmart gift card in any amount for clothing and groceries.

A single dad needs help paying for his rent where his 7 year old daughter and him reside. Father was just reunited with his daughter after a year and soon after reunification he had to have an emergency medical surgery and his company let him go due to missing some work. He started a new job already but is falling short on rent and just needs some help to get back on his feet and be the father he has been working so hard to be, any help would be greatly appreciated.

Male child age 5 Mom is in need of her phone bill paid. Helping meet this need will provide opportunities for Mom to engage in services and aid in reunification with her child. Mom was recently evicted from her home and is exploring sober living and is egger to engage in services. Having a phone will aid in the opportunity to progress in treatment services, attend family time, explore safe/stable housing and employment. The total price will cover June and July phone payments allowing Mom substantial time to make significant progress.

Male child age 5 Mom is in need of gas cards to get to and from treatment services and family time. Helping meet this need will provide opportunities for Mom to engage in services and aid in reunification with her child. Mom was recently evicted from her home and is exploring sober living and is egger to engage in services.

CASA has a case with three children all in foster care after being removed from their parents due to homelessness, substance use, neglect and sexual abuse. They have been out of home for over six months and it is not looking like they will be returned any time soon, unfortunately. Two of the children really enjoy hanging out with the foster dad, who loves to go for bike rides, and would love to have their own bikes. CASA is asking for bikes for an 8-year-old boy and 11-year-old girl in the form of a Walmart gift card (so they can pick them out themselves). This can be purchased electronically and emailed or a physical gift card can be bought and CASA can connect with the community member to get it. Thank you for considering this request!

A mother of 3 children, two boys and a girl, has been completing her probation in Georgia. She has recently become homeless and due to loss of employment and safety concerns, she no longer has anywhere to stay. Her sister, who lives in NJ, has offered to have mom come out there to stay with her for a few weeks so she can help her get a plan in place to either stay there or return to Colorado, where her children are. A visa gift card of $300 will help cover airfare to New Jersey so she can stay with her sister for the time being. Thank you so much for your consideration!