Mom is currently a participant in Family Treatment Drug Court she is currently in Phase three and progressing well. The team is requesting financial assistance for mom to purchase clothing items for the boys for back to school. Mom states most all of clothing items for the 8yr do not fit him anymore. Mom is requesting pants, shirts and undergarments size husky 9-10. Mom is currently unemployed and does not have the financial resources that would allow her to pay for the requested items herself. Mom is engaged and compliant with Family Treatment Drug Court and actively working towards reunification. This would benefit the family by allowing mom to have the items she needs for the boys. Any help with this request is greatly appreciate.

This mother is currently homeless and has not been able to find employment. She is in desperate need of a gas card so that she can get to a job fair and to her visitation to conduct family time with her son. We are requesting a $60 gas card to help ease her stress. She is also in need of new, clean clothes. She needs medium shirts and size 2 pants. She has been wearing the same clothes for a year and they are dirty and old. Having new clothes will help her with obtaining employment. The mother needs $60.00 for gas in her car. She will be able to go to the job fair, and family time with her son.

A 13 year old youth with developmental disabilities has just recently been placed. His placement noticed a whole bag of clothing covered in cat urine. Youth has just started at a new middle school and needs help with new clothing and shoes for the school year.

18 year old male in the Foster Youth in Transition program needs new clothing and shoes. Youth is currently working on graduating high school in the Spring of 2024, and working on a plan to start living independently. A Visa gift card is requested to that he may be able to shop for the things he likes.

A student has been struggling with being able to work on their online classes at home. His parents have been able to secure internet but they do not have a device for him to use at home other than a phone. It is difficult to use the program on his phone and he is falling behind. He works a job to support his family but a computer just isn't in the budget. We are requesting a chrome book for this student so that he can be successful with his online courses.

The department is working with a 17 y/o male. This youth has many intense charges. This youth is living with his grandmother and engaging in all provided services. This youth is working and studying to get his GED. This youth is in need of a laptop in order to continue studying for his GED. This is the most progress this youth has made in his cases. Any and all support is appreciated!!!

An eighteen year old girl is moving into her very first apartment!!! She is so excited to be living on her own and learning all the skills of how to rent and care for her own housing. Unfortunately, she does not have friends or family in the area to help her move. Due to this, she is in need of financial assistance paying for a Uhaul and movers to help her move all of her belongings to the new apartment. The price range varies for these services, so any amount going towards this would be greatly appreciated!!!

A mother who is working to reunify with her children has just run out of food and food stamps. While her application is processing to renew her benefits, she needs a little extra support to get her food through the next two weeks. Could you help her supplement necessary items with a ($75) Walmart or VISA gift card? Her lack of transportation makes it difficult to get to the food banks, and we want this Mother to have as much support as she can during this difficult time. Thank you for your consideration!

A grandmother recently took in her 1 year old granddaughter. The grandmother has most of the supplies for the baby but is requesting assistance purchasing a few more items for the home. She is requesting assistance with a winter jacket (size 2T), a high chair and a stroller for the baby. Thank you!

We have a grandma who is on a fixed income and taking care of her 4 year old granddaughter so she doesn't have to be in foster care while the child's mom engages in a voluntary DHS program. The grandma recently had to move which caused her extra expenses. the grandma does not have extra income to purchase winter shoes, clothing, or jacket. The child is a 4t/5t. we are open to used items. I am asking for used clothing or $100 gift card to be able to purchase the above items. The child is bright and sassy, so clothing that matches that personality would be a plus. The grandma is also responsible for transporting the child at lease 2-3 times a week to visitation with the mother. We are requesting a $30 gas card to assist with this need. this request can be split among multiple people if someone is only able to do the gas card or clothing.

I am working with a family that is not able to access community resources and needs some help with rent. Mom works full time and is supporting 3 children at home. Dad is not able to be in the home right now but is paying half the rent. Mom just needs some extra help to maintain her home and provide for her kids. 2 of the children are in school and one stays home with a babysitter which mom pays out of pocket. Thanks so much for helping this family.

A mother is in need of a Simple Mobil calling card for her phone. She is currently unable to afford to purchase a new calling card. Mother is only using her phone on wifi. If this need is met, mother will be able to communicate with her providers, legal team, DHS and make sure she is attending all family time. This need will benefit her and her 7 year old son.

The mother and grandmother need a round trip Greyhound ticket from Walsenburg to Colorado Springs for their in person face to face visit with their son/grandson. They would leave on the afternoon of October 13, and return the afternoon of October 14th. The family needs assistance with the purchase of two round trip Greyhound bus ticket for mother and grandmother. This will help the family stay connected to their son/grandson and have their face to face visit.

A mother is in need of a Straight Talk unlimited calling card for her phone. If this need is met, Mother will be able to communicate with her legal team, treatment providers, DHS and visitation centers to coordinate her time with her children. Mother is currently homeless and working on obtaining appropriate housing. Mother's children are 6 and 13 years old and they are placed in foster care, seeing mother weekly.

A 17 year old male has been in the system since he was 7. This child would like to be like his peers and have spending money. He is looking for a job. He is asking for a gift card to have spending money to go for coffee and buy video games.

A father of two young boys, aged 11 months and 2 years old, is in need of a cell phone with minutes. Father is currently struggling to keep in contact with the time due to not having a way to communicate. Father is doing his best to be compliant but needs the assistance of having a cell phone with minutes to be in better compliance. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

This placement is in need of assistance with utilities to help them get by. This kin- placement took in this now 2 month old baby girl right after she was born because mom was unable to care for her due to her young age and mental health issues. In order to care for this child this placement had to quit their second job which they relied upon to make ends meet. This assistance would help to alleviate some of the financial stress that they are currently enduring. A visa gift card would be greatly appreciated.

A single father of 4 currently resides in Pueblo, CO and is in desperate need of a gas card to assist with transportation to and from Pueblo to Colorado Springs to have visitations with his children. He relies heavily on the transportation of his peers who are getting frustrated with the lack of financial assistance. Father is currently disabled and his source of income only comes from SSI. With this purchase, the father will be able to see his children without going into debt with friends and family in order to see his children.

We're at a very exciting time in this case. We have a mother that went in to a voluntary program through DHS that was intensive. She has completed many of the program requirements (which start with 8-10 appointments per week). We are at a point of starting overnights so that we can move forward with reunifying this mom with her 2 daughters (4yo and 9 month old). We have obtained housing for the family. It is a one bedroom hotel room. We need baby items to include a pack n play, a gift card for diapers (size 4) and wipes, high chair or chair with a tray, and girl clothes (12 month). All of these items can be used except the diapers. This can be picked up by multiple people if you have one item and not the others. Any donations are appreciated. For the 4yo, we are in need of a few small toys and clothes. It could be gently used toys, dolls, or toys. The child's size is 4-5t.

The department is involved with a single mother who is requesting assistance with gas for her truck. The mother is engaged with her team and actively working through her treatment plan. The mother is unemployed but she sells items on the Internet and takes care of a neighbors trash/yard to get money for food for her children. She has two children a 4 year old (F) and a 14 year old (F) who are currently living with her father in Woodland Park. The mother is asking for a gift card to Maverik gas station in order to get gas to visit her children in Woodland Park before the snowy weather makes it more challenging to see them. Any help is greatly appreciated; thank you for your time and consideration.