A single woman has taken in three children and has been caring for the children for a year and now that summer is here she is wanting to get the oldest child into a summer volley ball camp as she is wanting to learn to be better for her freshman year and is very passionate about the sport. Because the provider is single and living on a single income provider is asking for a $180 visa gift card or for the amount to be covered to be appreciated and the provider is thankful for anything that is given.

A newly licensed single foster mom needs some help transporting and assembling a bunk bed so that she can be ready and able to foster a sibling group. We have a bunk bed at our office that she can use (one that another family received through careportal and is no longer in need of!) but she needs help transporting the bed and mattresses and then assembling it (basic power drill required). She is near the Stetson HIlls/Powers area and the bed and mattresses are at our office near Garden of the Gods. (Note, the $5 listed for the bed frame is only because the field wouldn't accept $0.) Two basic sets of twin sheets would be fantastic to include as well so that she's ready to say yes to kids who need a safe place to go. Thank you so much for helping this foster parent!

Hello, A single mom of a 5 year old boy has taken in a 7 month old baby as a kin like placement and is struggling to get diapers, wipes, and formula for the baby. The placement provider works full time and could use the extra help for diapers and wipes. The baby is a 7 month old female, she wears a size 3 or 4 in diapers. Any help would greatly be appreicated by this provider so that she can still provide for her 5 year old child.

A young mother needs help, to get her car fixed and running so she can have transportation for her and the children to get to and from appointment This mother needs help with paying the expense for the vehicle at the respected repair shop. If this need is met, this will help the mother have a running vehicle to get the children to and from the appointments along with helping the mother meet the needs of the family.

An 18 year old young man, who is in a group home and is aging out of care. Ready to be a responsible adult. The young man is in need of a cell phone to be able to communicate with the DHS team, and is seeking employment opportunities and needs a smart phone to attend future, virtual interviews. Straight Talk Sam-sung Galaxy A03s, 32GB, Black - Prepaid Smart-phone. The young man will be able to seek employment in the hopes to obtain a job and can meet his financial needs as a young adult.

The youth who is needing help is an 18 year old, female who is intellectually disabled. A lovely youth who is wonderful and is in need of some joy for her 19th birthday. A youth who has been placed in a foster home for over 5 years. The youth is needing a blue guitar, from amazon. The youth will be grateful and be full of joy if she receives a gift for her birthday.

A single mother who was sharing custody of her daughter, recently got her full time. As the move was sudden, she is struggling to make ends meet and needs some help with gas and groceries. A giftcard to walmart or king soopers would be helpful.

Mother whose young children are in foster care, does not have a car and lives far from the bus line. She has lots of weekly appointments for her treatment, as well as visits with children. She is hoping to get a bicycle to help get around more easily.

A mother to a nineteen month old girl who was reunified with her daughter in August 2022. Mother is residing in a two-year housing program for single mothers and their children. Mother is currently enrolled in college courses and attending weekly treatment. Mother is seeking a Pack N' Play to assist with keeping her child safe while she completing assignments and taking care of things around the home. The space is small and she needs something that can be stored away. Mother has already taken measures to baby proofed their home; however, the Pack N' Play would provide additional safety and ensure the child's access to a safe space free from climbing or fall hazards where she can play for short intervals.

A 8 year old little boy is currently living with his step grandmother. The grandmother has been providing for her grandson for 1.5 years with little support until recently. She has him enrolled in boxing and swim to keep him busy. The grandmother is asking for help buying summer clothes for him.

A 17 year old teen boy is currently living with his step grandmother. The teen boy has been displaying some behavioral concerns for the grandmother. The grandmother has been putting a lot of time and effort into getting him the resources and support he needs. The grandmother is asking for help buying clothes for the teen boy so that's one less thing for her to stress about it. They are requesting gift cards for the teen boy to go shopping.

A biological mother of a toddler boy and a toddler girl is in need of a $45 "silver" Straight Talk Phone Card. This would allow the mother to be able to communicate with the Department, her attorney, visitation agencies, treatment services, potential employers, and other necessary parties to work towards reunifying with her children.

This one time request is to help with a family that has been placement for a youth with their mortgage payment for one month. The family recently moved into a new home, and had an unexpected car repair come up that set them back. The family is working to become a permanent long term option for their neice so that she does not have to go into foster care and separate from her family.

There are three siblings currently in foster care who would benefit greatly from a small kids table so all of the children have a place to play and eat. There are three siblings currently in foster care, with two other small children already in the home. Due to the number of children the placement has graciously taken in, there is not enough room or a place for all of the kids to sit and eat/play at. This foster placement and the children would benefit greatly from either a monetary donation or a donated gently used play table for the kids. If this need is met, the foster placement will continue to be able to meet the children's needs of an adequate space for them to play/eat while also allowing the siblings to remain together.

We are working with a teen youth who recently has been removed from her mother for the first time. She has been struggling in school and with her peers. She has recently gotten into trouble that caused her to be a part of the teen court program. The program allows teens to be reviewed by their peers and they are to determine the consequence of the offense. As part of the program, the youth will also have to participate in the teen court program in the future. This is great program to prevent youth from going into the judicial system for minor offenses. The cost of the program in $70 and the youth's placement, her grandmother, is having a hard time paying the fee. It is an extra cost that the family was not expecting. We are asking for a $70 Visa gift card in order to pay for the court fee. Due to the schedule of the family, caseworker will deliver the gift card. Thank you so much for your consideration.

The family is currently in need of help with assistance for clothing for Ms. Dowse. She recently moved into a sober living home and has no belongings of her own. Ms. Dowse could utilize multiple outfits for her every day. Ms. Dowse's sizes are listed below: Shirt: XS - S, 4-6 Pants: 00 - 1 Shoes: 6 1/2 - 7 Underwear: XS - S (in line with pants) Bra: 34A - XS Another need is a SIM card for her phone. The one that she has now was damaged and she needs another

A family has taken in a four-month-old baby girl who was physically abused. The family needs a $300 Visa gift card to help make their car payment and buy baby items to help baby-proof the home and support the child until WIC and TANF can be processed to help the family become more stable. The family had to take off work for six weeks to help care for the child, which has put the family in a financial bind for May. Any help is truly and deeply appreciated to get the family back on their feet for this month.

This family is suffering from homeless and has no place to stay, no food, and no means of obtaining food due to not being able to afford gas. The family is in desperate need of food or money for groceries, a gas card, and a hotel room stay. The child is a school aged child with special needs and will greatly be impacted if no shelter nor food is available. This request is urgent as the family is currently living in their car.

A 15 year old boy has been removed from the home and placed with family friends. He is in need of clothing as he is growing every day. He needs shirts and pants to ensure he is clothed properly and feels comfortable in his out-of-home placement. Any assistance with this request would be greatly appreciated! NEED: A $100 gift card for Walmart or Target for clothing

A 13 year old youth who has no family options, is getting to move into a potential adoptive home. The youth needs help getting into a camp over the summer. His new placement works during the day and he is unable to leave him home alone. Since he is 13 years old, it has been difficult to find camps for his age group, while the foster parent is at work. The youth loves science and the Innovation Camp in Colorado springs, offers a new topic each week. One week of camp costs $275, there are 9 weeks total but to be able to get the youth into as many weeks as possible, would be amazing benefit to help him continue to grow and learn. If this need is not met, the potential adoptive home will struggle to find him care while they are at work during the summer and it will add stress into their home life.