New Life East

A kin placement who took a boy (DOB: 9/30/2021), a boy (DOB: 5/12/2019), and a girl (DOB:7/15/2009) under emergency circumstances, is in need of assistance. Taking the children into her home significantly increased household expenses, especially grocery costs. Provider unexpectedly had her food stamps stolen and was told she may not receive her benefits again until August. She is concerned about keeping enough food in the house until her financial support kicks in. A gift card for groceries in the amount of $300 from Walmart of King Soopers would be a huge blessing for her to ensure the children are always fed. Thank you in advance for your consideration!

Hello, I have 2 children who are placed here in Colorado Springs with their grandparents on an ICPC from Rhode Island. These children are in need of some school uniforms as they go to CIVA. These uniform pieces can be purchased at Walmart and do not require a school logo! They spent half a year in this school last year and were lucky enough to have some pieces from a closet at the school, but nothing has been donated to the school yet and they have grown so much since the end of last year. The boy is in size 10/12 and the girl is in size 7/8. They can have khaki or navy pants and a polo shirt in red, gold, navy, or royal. They are also in need of shoes. The boy wears a size 4 and the girl wears a size 1. Any help with these items is greatly appreciated! On the Walmart website the pants run about $15 each, and shirts are about $5 each. It also looks like shoes can be anywhere from $10-30. Again thank you so much for the time reading this and we appreciate any help that is offered.

Child is 4 years old, girl, and living with her maternal grandparents. One of the grandparents is wheelchair bound and the other is a care giver for her and the child of this case. They are on a fixed income and struggle to make purchases outside of basic needs.

We are asking for a twin size bed and bed frame.

This will allow this 4 year told to transition to a big girl bed.

A 16-year-old young man is currently navigating one of the most difficult times of his life. For the first time, he has entered a residential treatment facility to receive intensive mental health support. This transition comes after a series of overwhelming events, including hospitalization and placement into foster care. This journey that has left him with nothing but the clothes on his back. He has lost all of his personal clothing during the moves, and now, at a time when he needs stability and dignity the most, he has no clothes of his own. A few changes of clean clothes, socks, underwear, and a hoodie can go a long way toward helping him feel human again. Having his own clothing would restore a sense of identity and normalcy while he works to heal. This young man is working hard to manage his emotions, participate in therapy, and imagine a better future. Community support in the form of clothing would not only meet a practical need, but also send a powerful message: you are not alone, and you are worth showing up for. If this need is met, it could make a big difference in his recovery journey. Something as basic as new clothing can provide comfort, confidence, and a feeling of being seen.

Male youth in need of summer clothes he is in a size 2T.

The family is also needing help with rental assistance for the month of July. All four of the children are all in the home with their mother. Mother has just started back working and has asked for assistance with her rent for this month to help her get back on track with her bills.

A Provider who has taken in her grandson is on low income and is in need of Diapers for the child. The provider has a strict income and is running out of diapers and does not have the funds to purchase more at this time until she gets paid. The provider is asking for size 3 diapers for the child or $100 Walmart gift card to help with purchasing diapers for the month. The provider is thankful for any help that is received. Thank you

I have a kinship foster family that has two young girls placed with them. It has brought to the caseworkers attention that the kinship foster family has faced some difficulty with maintenance around their home which has affected them financially. It was shared that these costs around there house has brought some stress and uncertainty with funds for other things - such as back to school shopping. It was shared that the girls start school early August and are in need of new clothes for school that fit them. It was shared that the completion of a care portal request to aid the family in back to school shopping will lessen the stress and financial burden that the family is facing and also allow the girls to feel confident and happy.

8 month old boy was returned to his mother early June. Mother has been working diligently to ensure all of his benefits are transferred to her. However, due to a system error, her food stamps was discontinued and will be paused until State IT can resolve the issue. Mother is a single parent that is working overnight shifts to ensure that her and her child's needs are met, but this is a huge burden for this mother. Father of the child is not involved. Mother does not have any other supports that can help with food. She will also be utilizing community food pantries to supplement as well. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Two young men, ages 10 and 15 recently moved to CO from TX to reside with their step mother. The boys came to CO with very little clothing and belongings. The step mom is asking for assistance buying some new clothes for the boys. The 15 year old is a bigger kid and needs big and tall clothes. She is requesting gift cards for any stores that have good clothes in the category Big and Tall,

The 17-year-old female child in this home is about to enter her senior year of high school. She recently found her father deceased in his home and is going through mental health treatment for that incident and prior trauma. She has a history in the foster care system. She is trying to apply for jobs and create a sense of normalcy following that incident. She has inherited her father's vehicle, but her family has been unable to afford driver's training school in order for her to obtain her permit and/or license. We are hoping for monetary assistance or donation from a driving school that would allow her to receive classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction. This would greatly support her emotional well-being as she works through her grief process.

A family friend took in three children, a 3yr old boy, 5yr old boy, and a 15 yr old girl in June. The children are in need of some clothing items desperately at this time and due to it being a single income household, the family friend does not have the funds to pay for it. A gift card to Walmart in the amount of $350 will ensure she can get what the children need. If this need is met, it will ensure the children are dressed in clothes that fit them and are seasonally appropriate. Thank you so much for your consideration!

A family friend took in three children, a 3 year old boy, 5 year old boy, and 15 yr old girl in June. Due to being a single income earner, she needs to pay for a week of childcare while she waits for a daycare to be ready to take the children. She does not have a means to pay for it on her own. A visa gift card in the amount of $400 will cover the required cost and ensure she does not miss work. This would be a huge blessing to her if the need is met! Thank you so much for your consideration!