Mom is currently a participant in Family Treatment Drug Court she is currently in Phase three and progressing well. The team is requesting financial assistance for mom to purchase clothing items for the boys for back to school. Mom states most all of clothing items for the 8yr do not fit him anymore. Mom is requesting pants, shirts and undergarments size husky 9-10. Mom is currently unemployed and does not have the financial resources that would allow her to pay for the requested items herself. Mom is engaged and compliant with Family Treatment Drug Court and actively working towards reunification. This would benefit the family by allowing mom to have the items she needs for the boys. Any help with this request is greatly appreciate.

This mother is currently homeless and has not been able to find employment. She is in desperate need of a gas card so that she can get to a job fair and to her visitation to conduct family time with her son. We are requesting a $60 gas card to help ease her stress. She is also in need of new, clean clothes. She needs medium shirts and size 2 pants. She has been wearing the same clothes for a year and they are dirty and old. Having new clothes will help her with obtaining employment. The mother needs $60.00 for gas in her car. She will be able to go to the job fair, and family time with her son.

A 13 year old youth with developmental disabilities has just recently been placed. His placement noticed a whole bag of clothing covered in cat urine. Youth has just started at a new middle school and needs help with new clothing and shoes for the school year.

18 year old male in the Foster Youth in Transition program needs new clothing and shoes. Youth is currently working on graduating high school in the Spring of 2024, and working on a plan to start living independently. A Visa gift card is requested to that he may be able to shop for the things he likes.

A student has been struggling with being able to work on their online classes at home. His parents have been able to secure internet but they do not have a device for him to use at home other than a phone. It is difficult to use the program on his phone and he is falling behind. He works a job to support his family but a computer just isn't in the budget. We are requesting a chrome book for this student so that he can be successful with his online courses.

The department is working with a 17 y/o male. This youth has many intense charges. This youth is living with his grandmother and engaging in all provided services. This youth is working and studying to get his GED. This youth is in need of a laptop in order to continue studying for his GED. This is the most progress this youth has made in his cases. Any and all support is appreciated!!!

An eighteen year old girl is moving into her very first apartment!!! She is so excited to be living on her own and learning all the skills of how to rent and care for her own housing. Unfortunately, she does not have friends or family in the area to help her move. Due to this, she is in need of financial assistance paying for a Uhaul and movers to help her move all of her belongings to the new apartment. The price range varies for these services, so any amount going towards this would be greatly appreciated!!!

A mother who is working to reunify with her children has just run out of food and food stamps. While her application is processing to renew her benefits, she needs a little extra support to get her food through the next two weeks. Could you help her supplement necessary items with a ($75) Walmart or VISA gift card? Her lack of transportation makes it difficult to get to the food banks, and we want this Mother to have as much support as she can during this difficult time. Thank you for your consideration!

A grandmother recently took in her 1 year old granddaughter. The grandmother has most of the supplies for the baby but is requesting assistance purchasing a few more items for the home. She is requesting assistance with a winter jacket (size 2T), a high chair and a stroller for the baby. Thank you!

We have a grandma who is on a fixed income and taking care of her 4 year old granddaughter so she doesn't have to be in foster care while the child's mom engages in a voluntary DHS program. The grandma recently had to move which caused her extra expenses. the grandma does not have extra income to purchase winter shoes, clothing, or jacket. The child is a 4t/5t. we are open to used items. I am asking for used clothing or $100 gift card to be able to purchase the above items. The child is bright and sassy, so clothing that matches that personality would be a plus. The grandma is also responsible for transporting the child at lease 2-3 times a week to visitation with the mother. We are requesting a $30 gas card to assist with this need. this request can be split among multiple people if someone is only able to do the gas card or clothing.

I am working with a family that is not able to access community resources and needs some help with rent. Mom works full time and is supporting 3 children at home. Dad is not able to be in the home right now but is paying half the rent. Mom just needs some extra help to maintain her home and provide for her kids. 2 of the children are in school and one stays home with a babysitter which mom pays out of pocket. Thanks so much for helping this family.

A mother is in need of a Simple Mobil calling card for her phone. She is currently unable to afford to purchase a new calling card. Mother is only using her phone on wifi. If this need is met, mother will be able to communicate with her providers, legal team, DHS and make sure she is attending all family time. This need will benefit her and her 7 year old son.

The mother and grandmother need a round trip Greyhound ticket from Walsenburg to Colorado Springs for their in person face to face visit with their son/grandson. They would leave on the afternoon of October 13, and return the afternoon of October 14th. The family needs assistance with the purchase of two round trip Greyhound bus ticket for mother and grandmother. This will help the family stay connected to their son/grandson and have their face to face visit.

A mother is in need of a Straight Talk unlimited calling card for her phone. If this need is met, Mother will be able to communicate with her legal team, treatment providers, DHS and visitation centers to coordinate her time with her children. Mother is currently homeless and working on obtaining appropriate housing. Mother's children are 6 and 13 years old and they are placed in foster care, seeing mother weekly.

A 17 year old male has been in the system since he was 7. This child would like to be like his peers and have spending money. He is looking for a job. He is asking for a gift card to have spending money to go for coffee and buy video games.

A father of two young boys, aged 11 months and 2 years old, is in need of a cell phone with minutes. Father is currently struggling to keep in contact with the time due to not having a way to communicate. Father is doing his best to be compliant but needs the assistance of having a cell phone with minutes to be in better compliance. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

This placement is in need of assistance with utilities to help them get by. This kin- placement took in this now 2 month old baby girl right after she was born because mom was unable to care for her due to her young age and mental health issues. In order to care for this child this placement had to quit their second job which they relied upon to make ends meet. This assistance would help to alleviate some of the financial stress that they are currently enduring. A visa gift card would be greatly appreciated.

Single Kin provider's car broke down and she needs assistance with repairs. It is a 2012 GMC terrain, it needs a new engine. She said it has an extended warranty, but she is having trouble getting the warranty fully honored. She needs assistance with the deductible which is $200 plus any additional repairs that might not be covered.

This request impacts multiple families.

Children can build resiliency and overcome obstacles when they have moments of highly engaging and motivating materials within reach. Learning/building toys such as Legos, K'NEX, magnetic tiles, STEM building toys/blocks, Monilon Magnet Sticks add to environments that foster curiosity which can then lead to strengthening confidence (a foundational component in learning). Those skills will be noticed. Adults naturally provide positive feedback to children while at play and those attributes can be relayed later when a child is applying themselves in a more challenging moment like meeting a new friend or sustaining effort during an academic task, like writing. Special Instructions: New or used children's building toys can be dropped off at Soaring Hawk Elementary from 8:00-4:00.

A single mother of a 9 year old is needing rental assistance for the month of August. She recently purchased a vehicle and one day was driving and hit a deer. She is needing to repair the vehicle as the incident caused some leakage in the engine. She is unable to pay for repairs and rent. With this assistance, she will be able to maintain her and the child's home along with repairing the vehicle that is needed for their transportation.