This request impacts multiple families.

CASA Thanksgiving Drive! Thanks to the kindness and generosity of our valued community partners, Advocates for Children CASA has been able to provide the hundreds of children and families we work alongside with Thanksgiving Meal Baskets. This year, our organization is hoping to collaborate with CarePortal and the network of churches to help feed our families. Our mission is to improve the lives of children and youth who have experienced abuse, neglect, or other life challenges, by connecting them with volunteer advocates and activating community partnerships. If you and your church would like to assemble meal baskets for CASA families, please see the list of items below. Thank you for supporting local children and families! Thanksgiving Meal Basket List • Gift card for grocery store to buy turkey ($30) • Turkey pan (large enough to serve as basket for all items below) • Canned green beans • Canned cream of mushroom soup • Chicken Broth • Fried onion bits • Mac n’ cheese • Canned Yams • Marshmallows • Mashed Potatoes (boxed) • Canned Corn • Rice (any kind) • Gravy (jar or packet) • Cranberry Sauce • Stuffing • Cooking oil (i.e. olive oil) • Flour (bag) • Sugar (bag) • Cake or some other dessert fixings. *If you have any questions about Advocates for Children CASA or our Thanksgiving Meal Program, please respond to this request to connect with Ben Simonds.* Special Instructions: We would love to start receiving baskets Monday, November 13th at our office (16965 Pine Ln Suite 120, Parker, CO 80134). Here is a PDF with shopping list & info

I am working with two boys (16 mo. and 5 years) who are placed with their grandparents. Their grandparents recently moved into a new home and are looking for some assistance with furniture. Right now, grandmother does not work as she quit her job to stay at home with the kids. I am seeking any assistance with furniture items to help them out to avoid additional costs.

I am working with a mom and dad of a 8 mo. old baby. Dad has been without a cell phone for the duration of this case which has caused a lot of barriers to being in compliance with treatment and with communication. He has attempted to get the one he has fixed, but this has not worked. He is also unable to work at this time due to not having a copy of his birth certificate (which has to be requested from Puerto Rico). To assist with the cost of this phone/service and help him with case compliance, I am requesting a cell phone and about a months' worth of service. The phone does not need to be fancy, just enough to help him email and call people. Walmart offers pre-paid phones and Verizon unlimited talk/text gift cards (about $40).

I am working with a mother of a three-year old. Mom is single and working full time to make ends meet. She recently dropped her phone which caused the screen to shatter. She needs her phone to communicate with professionals and to know about important dates related to this case. To get the screen replaced will cost her about $200, which she does not have right now. I am asking for a replacement phone so that she can be compliant with her case requirements and to avoid costing her too much money at this time. The phone does not need to be fancy, just something she can check emails, make calls, and send texts on!

Biomother endured a very serious domestic violence incident recently and is a bit behind financially. Biomother has 5 children who are very lovely. Biomother could use some additional support this month with food. This could be in the form of a King Soopers or Walmart gift card or she is willing to send a grocery list to a donner.

A kinship caregiver took two young children into their home. With fall and winter approaching, the kids are in need of winter coats and winter clothing size 5T, snow boots size 11, hats and gloves. There is one male and one female so both gender items are needed. The female could also use some winter pajamas, size 5T. Purchasing of items or gift cards so the children can pick some of these items for themselves would be ideal.

Kinship provider with 3 bio kids now has a new infant in their home and care. They are requesting the following: Package of sized 2 Mama Bears or Natural Diapers Honest Brand Wipes Gift cards to assist with winter baby clothing

Family of 6 needs help getting car seats for young children. Father of children works full time and mom is staying home with younger children until she can find affordable childcare. They are living on a very tight budget and can't afford to buy car seats that fit their children better as they have grown out of the ones they have. They need a booster seat and a toddler car seat.

We are working with a family that has a 14-year-old girl who we got involved with about a year ago due to neglect while living with her adoptive mother. While we were involved, we were able to track down her birth mother who hadn't seen her daughter in ten years and was able to take her daughter back, which the young girl is incredibly happy about. The daughter does have some socioemotional issues and can become escalated behind closed doors. We want to provide an outlet at home and a hobby that she has been interested in participating in. We are hoping to provide a boxing bag and some gloves for her to utilize during these moments and overall, for her mental and physical health. If you are willing to provide, I will direct you to the right bag and gloves on Amazon. Thank you so much!

A youth would like a black suit jacket for the homecoming dance, men size medium. Gently used is welcomed.

Single Kin provider's car broke down and she needs assistance with repairs. It is a 2012 GMC terrain, it needs a new engine. She said it has an extended warranty, but she is having trouble getting the warranty fully honored. She needs assistance with the deductible which is $200 plus any additional repairs that might not be covered.

This request impacts multiple families.

Children can build resiliency and overcome obstacles when they have moments of highly engaging and motivating materials within reach. Learning/building toys such as Legos, K'NEX, magnetic tiles, STEM building toys/blocks, Monilon Magnet Sticks add to environments that foster curiosity which can then lead to strengthening confidence (a foundational component in learning). Those skills will be noticed. Adults naturally provide positive feedback to children while at play and those attributes can be relayed later when a child is applying themselves in a more challenging moment like meeting a new friend or sustaining effort during an academic task, like writing. Special Instructions: New or used children's building toys can be dropped off at Soaring Hawk Elementary from 8:00-4:00.

Hello! I have a single mother that is really struggling financially despite her being employed. She feels that everything is piling up on her and she overwhelmed with meeting her financial obligations while caring for her two teen children. I currently have an open request for car repairs on her vehicle that is in high need of repairs. Mom is still driving it as she doesn't have another option and would like help with a gas card to be able to go to work and take the children to school when the bus isn't running. The family would greatly appreciate the help. Thank you!

19 year old youth is living on her own and in college. She is not working at this time. She recently broke her phone and could use assistance to get another one. This youth does not have any contact with parents. Youth uses her phone to obtain bus schedules and order Uber, so her phone is extremely helpful. She has AT&T service, so if someone has an old phone, could get her a phone or provide a gift card to get one. Thank you,

A foster family that is taking in three kids is in need of three twin beds. All three need comforters, pillows, and heating blankets. Anything helps! Thank you!

A single grandmother recently had to get a larger apartment and a second job to accommodate her two teenage granddaughters living with her. Currently, her grand daughter works and gives her part of her paycheck to help with rent. The grandmother is in the process of being a certified kinship foster parent, but that process will take 4-5 months. For certification, the provider with need a 5lb fire extinguisher. The family typically shops at Goodwill and Parker Task Force for food to make ends meet. Both girls are in need of the following: Tennis shoes - sizes 9 and 10. Winter boots, and if possible, fun Fall boots = sizes 9 and 10 Fall jackets and winter coats -sizes small and extra Small If possible, the girls like Aeropostale and American Eagle Jeans because those brand fit their small sizes well- sizes 00 and 2. The girls get most of their clothing at Goodwill, so gently used jeans also works very well. In addition to responding to this request, could Caseworker Emily Caraveo also be contacted if any of this request is fulfilled? Her contact information is ******@email.com

Hello! I have a single mother of two children that is in need of car repairs to help get her kids to school when the bus isn't running to their neighborhood, and also to transport her to work. This mom recently got a new job and her kids are struggling with their attendance, as the school bus does not pick up certain weeks. Her daughter is currently in truancy court and they need reliable transportation for the kids to go to school. They would greatly appreciate the help. Mom's car is a 2011 Kia Soul and needs new breaks, a front driver light, a rotor tune up, and the key FOB reprogrammed. The car would also need to be towed to the car repair place. The price below is estimated, as I am unsure how much it would cost for the specific make and model of the car. Thank you!

Single mom of two children. Single mom is not able to drive due to health issues. She is in need of Uber gift cards to help her get to visits with the children 1x per week in effort to reunify the family in the future. Mom lives 70+ miles away from children at this time. Uber trips for each visit cost about $200 per trip (roundtrip). The children will be able to see their mother 1x per week at the scheduled visits. Updated on August 30, 2023 by an Agency Worker
This is still very much needed.

Single mother of two children. Single parent needs financial assistance through Uber gift cards to have transportation to visit her children 1x per week. Parent lives 70+ miles from children. Parent does not have a car and is not able to drive due to health conditions. The children will be able to visit with their mom 1x per week in efforts to reunify them in the future.

A mother is restarting her life with her children and is in need of household supplies such as pots and pans, laundry detergent, salt and pepper, dish detergent, and a vacuum. Walmart or King Soopers gift cards would also be helpful to purchase these items.