Help a family in need by providing a Christmas tree for them this year! Despite continuous challenges, this mom wants to make Christmas special for her kids. She is working so hard to support her children and make things as normal as possible this year. We would be so, so grateful to have a Christmas tree donation or a gift card to go get this family a tree. They are without transportation so they would need it delivered by either the donator or the school. Thank you SO much in advance!!

This family is in need of some bus passes for the family as they continue to be without transportation. They have had a lot of obstacles this year including the death of a parent, eviction and their car being totaled. As the Winter Break comes up, they will need transportation even more when the kids are out of school. Thank you SO much for all of your help and support of our families!!

Hello, a 19 year old female in the unaccompanied refugee minor foster care program is requesting a gently used laptop, or a gift card to help pay for a portion of a new laptop. This youth is currently enrolled in college. She will begin her college journey in the spring semester of 2024. This youth is also working full time and currently helping her four sisters with living expenses and hopes to save money to purchase Christmas gifts. We appreciate any assistance that may be offered. Thank you!

CASA has a case that has been open almost three years with five children on it. The children were removed due to parents' ongoing substance use and domestic violence. Four of the children live with maternal grandma and one child lives with a family friend. Both caregivers are struggling to provide groceries and food this time of year. Both use food pantries and other resources but it is not enough. CASA is request two- $200 gift cards to Walmart or King Soopers to help with food. Thank you!

A biological mother is requesting a YMCA membership so that she can have her weekly parenting time with her daughter out in the community. A YMCA membership would allow for this mother and her daughter to swim and play basketball together during their visits. Their time together would be more fun and meaningful. The child already has a membership. We are asking for a 4 month membership for now. Thank you! We checked YMCA's website and the join fee is waved for adults right now!

15 yo female is placed in a kin like placement. At this time she has one end of the basement as her room, the area does not have a wall or a door. The family has 4 other children living in the home and this is the only appropriate space for the child to have her own space. A family friend who is a contractor is willing to put up a wall and door for the child to have their own privacy and is donating their labor but are requesting the $500 in materials to be covered. This would help to preserve this placement as a long term permanency option for this young woman. Requesting a $500 gift card to Lowes or Home Depot to purchase the materials.

A sweet and cuddly newborn is being cared for by his aunt while his parents work hard on getting ready for the baby to come home. His parents are having a hard time meeting with their life skills worker to learn essential skills like budgeting and newborn care because they do not have a phone. Can you help these parents get in touch with the people who are ready and excited to help them with a prepaid phone and phone card? It would make such a difference with helping these parents achieve their goals and strengthen their family.

CASA has a case with a 5-year-old boy who is living with adult cousins after his dad is incarcerated and obviously unable to care for him and mom struggles with ongoing substance use. The cousins have three of their own children and supporting a family of six with no financial help is a struggle. CASA is requesting help with groceries as this family is struggling right now. Thank you!

A single mother of a 9 year old is needing rental assistance for the month of August. She recently purchased a vehicle and one day was driving and hit a deer. She is needing to repair the vehicle as the incident caused some leakage in the engine. She is unable to pay for repairs and rent. With this assistance, she will be able to maintain her and the childs home along with repairing the vehicle that is needed for their transportation.

This case has an 8-month old baby boy who was recently moved to his 4th placement after being in the child welfare system since birth. He was born with substances in his system and mom struggles with ongoing substance use and homelessness. The current placement could use some assistance with baby supplies and specifically requested a convertible car seat. This item can be purchased online and shipped to the CASA building for delivery to advocate. Thank you! ###-####71571143339_11(###) ###-####_12420145346&wmlspartner=wmtlabs&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=501107745824&wl4=pla-(###) ###-####66&wl5=9029028&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=8175035&wl11=local&wl12=1571143339&wl13=3227&veh=sem_LIA&gclsrc=aw.ds&&adid=(###) ###-####71571143339_11(###) ###-####_12420145346&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=501107745824&wl4=pla-(###) ###-####66&wl5=9029028&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=8175035&wl11=local&wl12=1571143339&veh=sem&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiA3uGqBhDdARIsAFeJ5r3LTJXhpzzleS0Aa0T4hNKrgIpVP8G8-6qvAbJtYfLV3l4GfjMB2lIaAovPEALw_wcB

CASA has a case with a 15-year-old boy who is living with a friend and the friend's mom due to his own mom being in prison and his dad being in a halfway house trying to stay sober. Neither of his parents have helped raise him and he was couch-surfing before this case opened. The single mom who is housing this youth makes just enough money to not get governmental assistance but still struggles with anything above and behind basic bills and groceries. CASA is asking for a grocery gift card to help this family have a Thanksgiving meal as well as a Christmas meal to help with the extras. Thank you!

CASA has a case with a 15-year-old boy (and two other kids) who is living with an uncle after experiencing abuse and neglect from his mother, who struggles with substance use. The uncle has been caring for this youth for almost two years and does not receive any financial assistance for housing, clothing, school expenses, etc. CASA is requesting a Walmart or King Soopers gift card to help with groceries over the holidays. A gift card can be mailed to the uncle directly or the advocate can take a physical gift card up there the next time she goes to visit the youth. Thank you!

CASA has a case with several younger children who were not being parented and have many out of control behaviors. Both their parents could not be located and are known to use substances and have violent relationships. The 9-year-old still wets the bed regularly and needs pull-ups. CASA is requesting pull-ups to help the grandparents out who care for this child. Thank you!

CASA has a case with a 12-year-old girl who was removed from her mother recently when the mother physically attacked this girl. There are ongoing safety concerns in the home. This child is living with someone who previously babysat her and gets no financial assistance for housing this young lady. The youth is really behind in school and is trying to get caught up and get excited about learning again. The home has decided to make her a dedicated space for learning and the youth said she loves the color pink and a desk that is like this style: CASA is hoping a community member is willing to buy this item online and ship it to the home where the youth is living. Thank you for considering!

CASA has a case with two teen boys who are living with their young adult sister after mom was using substances and refuses to leave a violent relationship with a boyfriend. The 20-year-old struggles to pay for all her bills since she is now caring for two teen siblings. Kinship placements get no financial support when taking in family members (like foster families do). CASA is requesting help with groceries for this family. Thank you!

CASA has a case with a 6-year-old boy who is living with his aunt and uncle and two cousins. He was removed due to sexual abuse allegations, homelessness, substance use, educational neglect and mental health concerns for parents. The aunt and uncle both work both time but struggle to pay their bills, especially with another child in the home. Kinship homes do not get stipends or paid in order to house relatives like a foster parent would. CASA is requesting help securing groceries for this family for the next month or so. Thanks!

CASA has a case with two children who have been living with their step dad for the last two years. They were removed from mother's care due to physical abuse, domestic violence and mental health struggles. One child is special needs/ high needs. Step-dad could really use some assistance with the holidays coming up with some grocery money as he is trying to support the kids on his single income and mom is not contributing towards their care. Thank you for considering!

A kinship provider, who is caring for a 17 year old male, is struggling to pay their rent. Mrs. Provider is unable to work at the moment due to adverse health conditions and Mr. Provider's hours were cut back at his job. The family is in need of rental assistance to be able to continue to provide stable housing for the child.

CASA has a case with two young children that opened when their infant sibling passed away due to neglect and substance use and ongoing neglect by their mother. The father of one of the children did not know where his child was or any information as mother had kept him from his child. The child is a 3-year-old boy and is now living with his dad. The other child is living with a young adult aunt in a neighboring town. Both caregivers are amazing but struggle to include a new child in their budget and could use some assistance with getting some extra groceries over the holidays. CASA is requesting 2- $200 Walmart gift cards to help. Thank you!

Good morning! I am currently working with a youth in our Unaccompanied Refugee minor program who has come from Honduras. He is currently transitioning into independent living and is adjusting to a new life. He recently had a break in and had a few items stolen, including his phone. This is the only way he could contact his mother who is living in Honduras. I am here to ask if there is anyone with an old phone that can be given to our youth. Thank you for reading.