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.

This kin-like provider has taken in 2 children with whom this Department works and she has also taken in her younger sister as her parents aren't available for her. This provider works but also has other duties related to helping the children. Kin provider takes the children to therapy every week and drives them to school and picks them up as the distance is too far for the children to walk. While this provider is trying to meet all the children's needs, other financial problems have come up for her, such as: provider's car is not working and she was faced with the choice of paying to fix her car or paying rent. The provider also reported that she's also having difficulty paying for other things including hygiene and laundry products, gas, etc. This provider is single and very responsible. The provider recently applied for a job, which is near her home. She is able to walk to this job, but she's waiting to see if she got the job. The provider currently works in Pueblo, as that's where she was working before she got the children. The children love being with this provider and think of her as their parent, and they want to remain with her. It is hoped that if she gets the $500 gift cards, she can use them to fix her car, pay bills, and get the appropriate items the family needs.

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.

This is a request to assist foster family in enrollment in a special program for a sweet, young five year old. This is an expensive program but is exactly what this little one needs as she overcomes a traumatic past– a social activity group focused on building confidence and reaching milestones. The team would love to have her engaged in this great resource. Requested is the full amount for 5 months of weekly engagement. Thank you kindly for your consideration.

This is a request to assist a foster family with a new placement. Foster parents were unaware these children deal with incontinence and request assistance with purchasing adult diapers until they can be seen in a few weeks at doctor for possible coverage. These are sweet children who are trying to adjust to a new home.

CASA has a case with three children who are living with grandma after mom was unable to provide the proper care and nutrition the children needed. Mom also struggles with substance use. One of the boys is high special needs and his medical needs were not being met either. The two youngest boys really need twin mattresses. Grandma was able to get them frames and box springs, but needs help getting the mattresses. Thank you for considering helping with this family.

Child was born drug exposed and placed in foster care. Foster family has several children they have adopted and would love for this child to join the other kids in playing outside and continuing to develop his motor skills. Strider bike: Chillafish Buzzi 10' Balance Bike for Kids 1.5 years and older, Lightweight Toddler Bike with Adjustable Seat - Walmart.com

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.

This mother needs help paying her metro bill. She and her daughter's cell phone plan are on the same bill. Mother uses her cell phone to communicate with her daughter, the team, and to find employment. Both mother and daughter's phone service has been disrupted due to the bill being over due. If this need is met, the mother and daughter's cell service will be activated and the mother can communicate with the people she needs to stay in contact with.

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.