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!

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

A father of two boys, 14 and 16 year old, just reunited with his two oldest boys, is in need of a gas card. He also has three other children living in the home; one 3 year old and two twins that are almost 2 years old. The father needs help paying for gas at this time. His oldest son suffered unexpected medical issues and has been having multiple hospital visits in the last two months, which has increased gas expenses. Due to the added expense of the medical bills as well as the amount of appointments, the family is struggling with gas money and need assistance with getting a gas card. If this need is not met, the family will continue to struggle with transportation. It will be difficult for the father to take his son to the medical appointments or get himself to work, which will continue to further his financial struggles while the family tries to heal from the medical emergency.

A 15 year old boy who is unable to be with his biological family at this time is currently staying with a kin-like parent who cares for him. He is in need of clothing items and new items for his room because he lost a majority of his items due to contamination in his mothers home. A gift card to a store where he is able to get clothing and some basic items would be greatly appreciated. If this is not met, the youth will continue to struggle with the little items he has and he will not have clothing that fits him appropriately.

A kin-like, single parent, has 5 children of her own, but has recently become a placement for her sons friend who is unable to be with his family. The family took in another youth and is trying to support all of the children while working 2 jobs. They are in need of extra financial assistance to provide more stability to their lives while they make adjustments to another youth living in their home. A Walmart gift card would be extremely beneficial so they can purchase groceries and clothing to help support all the children living in the home. If this need is not met, the family will continue to struggle to support all the children financially. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Hello We are currently working with a family of four in need of a small dining table and chairs. Mom and child in our program have medical concerns, mom had a kidney transplant some months ago and doing well, child has developmental delays and currently taking ST, PT, OT and ABA services. Child also suffers from feeding concerns where his food needs to be thickened in order for him not to choke with his food. A small table will be helpful not only for child to be monitored when eating but for family to have meals together. Apartment is small therefore; a small table and chairs will work. Below is just an example of what is needed, but any table with chairs for an apartment works! Thank you. Here is a visual of what is needed. ###-####(###) ###-####&wmlspartner=wmtlabs&wl0=e&wl1=o&wl2=c&wl3=(###) ###-####0367&wl4=pla-(###) ###-####524710:aud-814902976&wl5=&wl6=&wl7=&wl10=Walmart&wl11=Online&wl12=781348788_10000001887&wl14=small%20dining%20table&veh=sem&gclid=52dee3732d031d52ebae8778b4302395&gclsrc=3p.ds&msclkid=52dee3732d031d52ebae87

Good morning! We have a family who recently moved from out of state and did not have much time to prep for the move. They have a bassinet for their child at the moment, but the kiddo is quickly growing out of it. Any sort of crib would be perfect! Any help is appreciated. Here is a visual of what is needed: Needs

There are three kids currently in foster care who would benefit greatly from some donated items to help support their foster placement. The kids are in need of a trundle bed so they are all able to stay at their placement together with an appropriate place to sleep. The youngest child is also in need of diapers size 3 and wipes. This donation would allow for all the kids to continue to stay in the same placement together while also supporting the foster placement. Lastly, the foster placement and children would benefit from any monetary donation of a gift card so they are able to purchase grocery necessities for the children. The foster placement is already providing a lot for the children and are keeping the sibling bond strong by taking all of them in. Please add in any extra needed to cover the activation fee if applicable. Due to the number of children, any donation for any of the items or a monetary donation would be greatly appreciated so the foster family can continue to support the children and provide them with their basic needs. Any one part of this care portal request being fulfilled will be greatly appreciated by the children and foster care placement.

The Department is working with a father and his 8- year old son. Father is trying to engage in his treatment and attend visitations with his child but he does not currently have a reliable phone. Father is asking for help in purchasing a pay as you go phone with a monthly unlimited phone card. Helping father with this phone and phone card will allow him to make, and keep scheduled appointments and continue his engagement with this case.

The Department is working with parents whose 2-year-old and 4-month-old daughters were recently removed from the home. The father is employed but mother has been a stay-at-home mom. One of the children has extensive medical needs and parents have been attending frequent medical appointments, resulting in missing work. As a result, they are behind on their utilities bill. Parents are highly motivated to engage in their case and work towards reunification. Any assistance towards the cost of the bill is greatly appreciated!

The kinship is missing a trampoline padding in order to become certified. The caseworker was court ordered to pay for the padding. Placement of youth, female 15 years. The kinship needs a padding for the trampoline. This is to complete all the requirements to become certified kinship worker for the youth that is placed in their home.

The grandmother is homeless, and is currently couch surfing. She is responsible to getting her grandson to the visits with her son. They are meeting to do the baby swap at the Goddard Police Department. The grandmother has a 2007 Honda Ridgeline, she needs gas for her car. This will allow the grandmother to pick up her grandchild for weekly visits with his father.