We have two natural parents in need of rental payment to avoid eviction from their apartment. The financial need is currently $1899.24, which would go towards the rental balance including both November and December rent, utilities, and late fees. If these parents receive financial assistance, they will be able to keep their home and keep working towards reunification with their daughter. They have stated their intentions of continuing their search for employment to plan for future months, as well as looking at income-based apartments, due to their lease ending 12/31/23. This need is urgent, as they have court 12/11/23 to determine the official date to either pay in full or vacate by. Thank you in advance!

Foster family took in a teen recently that is very active in the school choir and has had recent shows. The teen was in need of new choir shoes and clothing as he had out grew his and would not be able to participate in the event. The total cost out of pocket for the family was $200. The family will be getting approved soon but did not have the funds at the time of the need. Any help is appreciated.

Please help this single mom of two with a car assessment. Mom needs her car to get to and from services, and to ensure she isn't walking outside in the cold with her newborn. Mom drives a 2006 PT Cruiser. She isn't exactly sure what is needed, but believes the front left tire needs to be replaced and possibly the ball joints. Thank you. Blessings!

This request would help a family of 6. The children have been in the same non-paid kinship home for some time now. The families AC/Heating unit isn't working properly and they have been told they would have to purchase a new unit at any moment costing around $8,000. I understand this is a big request, if there are any companies who could offer a second opinion to ensure the family doesn't have another option. As the weather changes and it gets colder this is a concern for the family. The family has continued to love, care for, and provide for the children despite the different obstacles they have been faced with. Any help would be appreciated.

Hello! I have a mother that wants to start working on her treatment plan and to work towards reunification. She has experienced some hardships with transportation. She does not have a car, and having a bus pass would allow her to be more successful in her services. It will help strengthen them as a family in their journey of rebuilding their lives together to attend services and see her child more. Thank you.

Hello! I have a mother that wants to work really hard to reunify with her daughter. She is experiencing some hardships with paying her electric bill. She is in need of 35.48 dollars. If any assistance could be provided, we would greatly appreciate it! Helping this mother would achieve more of a safe and stable home toward reunification. Thank you!

Potential Guardian needs assistance in paying for the filing fee to apply for emergency guardianship. $67 This will keep a child out of State custody. Thank you so much for all you do.

Mom lives in Texas and has made great strides to get back on track and has done so. She is currently taking care of her other child safely and financially and has paid off all her debt to get back to Oklahoma. The child recently lost his only other family member (grandmother) in which the child had a strong bond a couple of months ago from organ failure. Mom has secured the money for the Uhual; paid off all outstanding debts and has the funds for the 1st months’ rent on the new apartment in Tulsa; but is just short of the deposit. The kiddo has been placed in a new foster home and bio mom has attended and participated in all services with OKDHS, including making a complete lifestyle change to do so. Updated on December 06, 2023 by an Agency Worker
Mom lives in Texas and has made great strides to get back on track and has done so. She is currently taking care of her other child safely and financially and has paid off all her debt to get back to Oklahoma. The child recently lost his only other family member (grandmother) in which the child had a strong bond a couple of months ago from organ failure. Mom has secured the money for the Uhual; paid off all outstanding debts and has the funds for the 1st months’ rent on the new apartment in Tulsa; but is just short of the deposit. The kiddo has been placed in a new foster home and bio mom has attended and participated in all services with OKDHS, including making a complete lifestyle change to do so.

We have a mother having major hardships at the moment. Her vehicle has broken down and this is making it nearly impossible to get to work and is hindering visiting with her children. Uber and Lyft is costing her a fortune and it's hard for her to keep up with everything. This mother is living pay-check to pay-check and isn't getting easier for her. This has caused her to miss family time with her children, which isn't like her. She has reached out to us pleading for whatever help she can get. A mechanic has told her that it will cost upwards $800 to fix her vehicle. With paying rent and everyday necessities she has been unable to reach that amount. The mechanic says the engine has completely gone out. She does have another vehicle the same model as the one she has now that is down due to a wreck she had. The engine in that one is fine and the mechanic advised her that that engine could be put in her current vehicle but $800 is the best price she has been given. This mother only seeks help, it doesn't have to be cash, just possibly someone that help get her vehicle up and going again. So if anyone fixes vehicles or knows someone that does she would appreciate that greatly. She is devastated that she has had to miss seeing her children when she is unable to afford or get a ride to family time. Any help from the community would benefit her in so many ways.

Hello! I have a family that wants to start working on their treatment plan and to work towards reunification. They have experienced some hardships with transportation. Neither parent has a car, and having a bus pass would allow them to be more successful in their services. It will help strengthen them as a family in their journey of rebuilding their lives together to attend services and see their children more. Thank you.

Stand in the Gap works with 16-24 year olds in or aging out of foster care. One of our young adults has an awesome team that is walking along side her for a year! Her mentors asked they could take her shopping for a winter coat, hat a gloves! This can provide a sweet bonding experience for her and her team and also makes sure she has the proper clothes for this winter! We would love to send her team a gift card so they can all go shopping together! Please consider donating to make this happen!

A single mom who was reunited with her children, is needing some assistance with rent during the holidays. She is the sole provider for her family with children that have medical needs, ages 2 (boy) and age 4 (female). Mom has been trying to pay her rent as she gets paid but lost an income from separating from her children's father who is not providing financial support to their children. Any assistance towards her rent this holiday season would be greatly appreciated. If more information is needed please contact Case Worker.

We have a mother in need of two winter coats for her young children. She is in our Women in Transition program at Stand in the Gap and doing an outstanding job! We'd love to help her out this holiday season by providing these coats for her children. This will make sure her children have the warmest coats this winter. Her daughter wears an adult small and her son wears an adult medium. Please help us answer this request.

Help us provide coats for the daughters of a mother that has been through our Women in Transition program with Stand in the gap. She has two daughters that are both adult size medium in need of winter coats. Will you help us provide this need?

A family of 3 is in need of help. The family is currently working services while their 2 year old is staying with friends. The family is struggling to not only be able to see their child, but also to make it to appointments and to work as their car is unreliable and they do not have the funds to fix it. Mom is pregnant and is working to help support her and her children while Dad is also looking for a job. Bus passes for these parents would not only help them make it to the appointments for their pregnancy, but also to work so they can continue receiving care and services and so they can see their kiddo while they work on getting her back home. Please help this family get back on their feet and support them in their time of need.

I have a kiddo who just entered a new placement. With that new placement is a new school, which requires uniforms. We are needing help getting him the required clothing for his uniform. This will help the child stay in a good school while going through the difficulties of being in foster care. The type of uniform needed is a Collared Polo Shirt in: Red, Navy blue, light blue, or white. Slacks that are: Khaki, navy or black. He is about 8-10 in clothes.

My client is a single mother who is desperately seeking employment. However, she is needing some pants that she can wear to an interview. Once a church has been established to help this client, DHS Worker can give the church client's contact information as to client's exact size, style, etc... Thank you in advance for helping this mother gain employment so she can work on getting reunified with her children! Updated on December 01, 2023 by an Agency Worker
This mother is also needing shirts in the colors of red, blue and white. She wears 2 XL. Thank you!!! The mother wears size 16 in pants.

A mother is in need of a crib for her infant son. Family time is now occurring in her home several times a week, and the duration will be increasing since things are going so well. He needs a safe place for napping during family time. Any help would be appreciated.

This mom has worked with us at Stand in the Gap by going through our Women in Transition program. She is an amazing mother and we'd love to bless her by providing a coat for her son this winter season. This will help them cut costs and make sure their child has the right coat and size for the cold months. Please consider getting a coat for her son! He wears a size 2T.

Stand in the Gap works with women coming out of transition and in this we get to reunify mothers to their children! This family has been reunified because of working the program and we'd love to bless them! This family has two girls in need of coats for the winter. Their sizes are 14/16 and 5T. Please consider meeting this request.