Shauna is a single mother of 4 children and currently pregnant with number 5. The fathers are not present and leaving the financial burden to the mother. Shauna is needing a gas card to help with OB appointments, medical appointments for the children and meeting basic needs for the children.

DHS is working with a Dad and his little boy who has developmental disability services. Dad has been working very hard and has been able to be reunited with his son in trial reunification. He is caring for him diligently but does not have the gas to take his son to school and his medical appointments this week. In order for Dad to meet his son’s educational and medical needs this week, he is in need of a gas. In fulfilling this request, you would be helping a father meet his son’s needs and keep this family together. Thank you for partnering with DHS in caring for our vulnerable population.

I have a mom who has recently reunified with her three children, all of whom are teenage/preteen. She is currently employed part time receiving about $200 per week. Her husband has lost his job and they could use help paying their rent which is $1200 per month. Additionally, mom has not been able to get the family on SNAP as his income previously made them over income. We are requesting a gift card/groceries to help them until she is able to finish the reapplying process.

A sweet family agreed to take placement of four children that they didn't know. They were sought out because they had fostered in the past and reopened without any financial assistance to provide emergency care. They were not told originally that any of the children had lice. The children arrived at the home, and the family was told two of the children had lice, but they had been treated. They were told there were no lice or eggs found on the other two children. All children had a severe infestation of lice. The family worked for two days to rid the lice with chemical lice treatments. They were told that Lice Clinics of America (LCA) accepts Soonercare. However, this was also incorrect. They discount for Soonercare, but the cost for the treatment is still very expensive. The family took money assigned for other bills to rid the lice at LCA under the impression that DHS would reimburse them. The cost of the lice treatment was $566. The family is in need of this money back for their bills. They owe $407 to PSO, $70.79 to ONG, and $290 to the City of Sand Springs. We are only asking for enough to be paid towards the bills to offset the amount paid for the lice treatment $566. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

We are currently working with a mom who has found a stable home for her and her two kids (ages 1 and 5). She was approved for the home, but just needs help with her deposit so she can move in as soon as as possible. Mom just returned home from completing her out-of-state treatment, so does not have the ability to come up with the deposit in the time needed. She is needing assistance with the large deposit of $500. This home means a lot to her. It will allow her to have a stable place to reside while she secures a job that gives her a steady, reliable income and allows for her to maintain the home. She is looking forward to engaging in the rest of her services and is hopeful to being reunified with her children. If you feel that you can assist in any way, even partially, I would be happy to connect you to mom.

A single father has been working very hard to have his children back with him. He has been working full time and successfully completing his services. He visits with them as often as possible and his children want nothing more than to be back with him full time. He has been living out of a hotel up until now which was standing in the way of reunification. He has been able to find an apartment and is needing help with his deposit and first month's rent in order to get set up and work toward getting his children moved back with him.

Hello, we have a teenager who is needing specialized cognitive testing. The cheapest I have found is $200, because insurance will not cover this need. We are asking for this $200, in order for this child to receive the help she needs. This child is soon to age out so, time is of the essence. We are wanting to give her the best foundation we can as she transition into adulthood. Thank you for your time. The donor will call the child's doctor and pay directly to their facility. Worker can share those details at the time of gifting. Thank you so much for taking the time to read this request.

I have a mother who is working on her treatment plan and is needing assistance with paying for her random UA's. She is required to take 4 random drug test a month which cost $14.00 per test. We are hoping to get assistance for her for the next 60 days to allow mom to get on her feet. The mother has just recently obtained employment and housing so she is having difficulties financially.

We have a mom that recently graduated from our program and has been so blessed to receive an abundance of items to furnish her new home. In order to complete her home, she is still in need of a washer & dryer, bookshelves to store her child's toys and books, and a coffee table. We are so proud of all this mom has accomplished, including closing her DHS case this year, obtaining a new job, and finding suitable housing. Please help us finish making her house a home. Thanks!

Natural parents are in need of rent assistance in order to maintain housing. At this time, they are being evicted from their apartment and due to mental health issues struggle to maintain stability. They have also struggled with transportation due to lack of employment due to their mental health issues as well.

Natural mother is currently in need of bus passes to help attend family time with her son. Natural mother struggled with substance abuse and mental health needs however has been able to maintain her sobriety and manage her mental health. Natural mother's child has exceptional medical needs, and she will be participating in learning about his care and will also need transportation to make appointments.

Kinship placement with three teenage custody children, one biological child, and two disabled adults are in need of help with obtaining clothing for the children. The family is not fully approved and not eligible for monthly payments at this time. The children came to the home with little to no belongings so the family is struggling to provide all the needs. The children would really enjoy having new school clothing. The teens struggle finding appropriate clothing and sizes from the resource centers. Thank you for your help and consideration, anything is appreciated. Clothing sizes are: 28x28 or 28x30 jeans and X-Large shirts for a teen boy, size 17 or 18 in jeans and X-Large shirt for a teen girl, size 15 jeans and X-Large shirt for the other teen girl.

Family includes a mother, father and their six children, all under the age of 8. Parents are doing great in their treatment services but lack transportation that makes it difficult to attend these services. The bus system takes far too long to be a practical alternative so DHS is asking for uber gift cards to assist the parents in getting to and from their necessary treatment services. Helping this family financially and making it more accessible for them to receive treatment will greatly enhance their ability to reunify with their children in a safe and timely fashion

14-year-old male relocated from California to Oklahoma to be adopted by his paternal relatives. Since arriving in Oklahoma, he has hit a growth spurt and OKDHS is attempting to help the family with clothing as they pay for adoption attorney. Your blessing would bless this Youth and his adoptive family. The youth likes athletic leisure ware, he is into Champion/Nike/Addidas/Under Armour jogger pants (does not like jeans), Sweatshirts, Hoodies, T-shirts (both long and short), and wears a size Medium Men's bottoms and Men's Medium top. Please feel free to contact Permanency Worker to arrange shipping or meeting up. Thank you again for your consideration of meeting this youth's needs and supporting an adoptive family.

Bio dad in need of clothing for two children and himself. Dad is working an FCS case and is currently searching for a job. He is currently unable to buy clothes for his family, and has a had time shopping with child who have special needs. Any help you are able to provide will be very much appreciated! Sizes are as follows: Child 1 (13 yo boy): Shirt/Pants, men's small. Shoes, men's 9.5. Child 2 (12 yo girl): Shirt/pants, women's small. Shoes, women's 8.5. Dad: Shirt, men's M/L. Pants and shorts, men's L. Shoes, men's 14. Thank you in advance!

We have two parents that have just completed sustance abuse rehab and are trying to get their lives back together. The parents have to take randon UAs that cost $14 each time that they are required to pay for. They are needing some assistance to help pay for their UAs while they get back on their feet.

A single mom just had a baby and needs assistance paying her rent. Mom cares for four little girls and has worked hard to change her life. Please bless her by meeting this need.

Hello, please help this father with transportation. This father is struggling to pay for bus fare due to his current lack of employment. Please help provide this family with a bus pass. He does his best to make it to every visit and appointment no matter what time, or how difficult it is for him to make it. This bus pass would help make sure he can make it to visitation, parenting classes, therapy sessions, drug tests, and doctors' appointments. Thank you so much for your generosity, and help in bringing this parent closer to reunification.

Hello, please help this father with transportation. This father is struggling to pay for bus fare due to his current lack of employment. Please help provide this family with a bus pass. He does his best to make it to every visit and appointment no matter what time, or how difficult it is for him to make it. This bus pass would help make sure he can make it to visitation, parenting classes, therapy sessions, drug tests, and doctors' appointments. Thank you so much for your generosity and help in bringing this parent closer to reunification.

A bio mama is traveling to and from visits, work, and school. A gas card would help alleviate some of the cost burden she is experiencing while she works toward reunification with her kiddos.