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This youth was recently placed in a kinship home unexpectedly . The youth's clothing and shoes were disposed of by previous placement. The youth is in need of clothing and shoes. This youth is interested in Nike brand if possible for gift cards, as well as Walmart, Target, Kohls, or Visa Gift Cards. Any support is appreciated.

The mother of 15 year old twins died unexpectedly yesterday. The children are staying with maternal grandmother until the Department can come up with a new placement plan for them. The apartment complex they were staying in with their mother is refusing to let them back into the apartment to get any personal belongings. The Department is trying to contact the apartment complex to gain entry, but in the meantime the children have nothing. Requesting a visa card or walmart/target gift card so the children can get hygiene products and basics such as underwear, socks, clean tshirts, etc.

A youth I am working with is applying for jobs. He does not have a car or driver's permit at this time. When talking about how he would physically get to his job, he said he planned to use his first paycheck to buy himself a bike. I asked him if I could use CarePortal to request a bike from the community, he said he would think about it. He finally agreed to allow me to make this request! The bike that he is interested in are linked here: Go To Link Go To Link

The youth is 15 years old and average height (under 6 foot tall). He said that he would be so grateful for any bike, even if it is not the ones linked. Thank you!

Single mom who recently became unemployed seeking assistance for a bicycle to use to get to work. She has fallen behind her car payments and reports her car will be repossessed. She hopes to obtain a bike that is "sturdy with good wheels" as she describes needing a bike to support a larger person. I will add a helmet would be useful to ensure safety.

Hello! I have a family that is struggling to make ends meet since they financially helped their extended family flee an unsafe and dangerous situation in Afghanistan to come to the US to live with them. The dad is driving for Door Dash to help supplement some income, but they are still struggling, as they are helping to feed an additional 2 children and 2 adults on top of their own 3 children. This family would really appreciate the help with a King Soopers card to be able to buy groceries. Thank you!

Hello, The family is requesting a visa gift card to fund summer programs for the children. There are three children in the home and $500 visa gift card will be able to fund all three children participating in local sporting clubs/events. Ultimately, the enrollment and participation in the activities will connect the children to positive peers supports outside of the home and overall improve their wellbeing. Any partial funding of the requested $500 is also appreciated. Thank you!

This is a single mother with various health concerns. Due to all the health issues she is unable to work. The child is a 12 year old girl who has a hard time fitting in and is constantly picked on at school. They are asking for dressers/ clothing organizers. I can have family send me Amazon links?

This family recently went through a bad DV incident with their dad and he was deported because of it. The family is struggling with money and need help with basic grocery needs. The family does not have any health insurance due to being illegal immigrants and are trying to make ends meet.

This family recently moved to Castle Rock for better job opportunities. Since moving, they are struggling with money and are asking for help with groceries. The family does not have a ton of support or family around and feel lost on what to do.

Caseworker is working with a family who is currently going through a separation. They were evicted from their apartment and Dad is currently renting a room through a coworker and is having a difficult time getting on his feet. He is requesting a gift card to help with gas in getting to work each day or with food to help with groceries for himself as he is spending his current extra money on being able to take his children places when he sees them. Dad is gainfully employed but is between paychecks at the moment and has been struggling financially, especially with the sudden move. Giftcards to grocery stores, gas stations, or Visa gift cards would be appreciated in helping him get a little support under his feet while he navigates this new normal.

A 17 year old girl has been living with neighbors for the past school year due to safety concerns in her home of origin. She does have a job and has been paying for many of her own expenses, but senior year/leaving for college are expensive experiences. The family she is staying with have helped with graduation expenses but are unable to meet dorm room expenses. She is asking for a white twin sheet set, twin foam mattress topper, mini personal & portable fridge (white or gray), 3 tier utility rolling cart (white), lysol wipes, laundry detergent, basic girl toiletries such as tampons, toothpaste, razor, and a light pink towel set.

I am working with a mother who lost custody of her son last year. Mother is working on getting custody of her son back, but has recently been driving around with him in the car with no car seat. Her child is 3 years old and he legally needs to be in a car seat. Mother is in need of a high-back booster seat for him. Anything would be greatly appreciate to ensure the safety of this child when he is in the care of his mother.