Springs First Church

I have a kinship foster family that has two young girls placed with them. It has brought to the caseworkers attention that the kinship foster family has faced some difficulty with maintenance around their home which has affected them financially. It was shared that these costs around there house has brought some stress and uncertainty with funds for other things - such as back to school shopping. It was shared that the girls start school early August and are in need of new clothes for school that fit them. It was shared that the completion of a care portal request to aid the family in back to school shopping will lessen the stress and financial burden that the family is facing and also allow the girls to feel confident and happy.

8 month old boy was returned to his mother early June. Mother has been working diligently to ensure all of his benefits are transferred to her. However, due to a system error, her food stamps was discontinued and will be paused until State IT can resolve the issue. Mother is a single parent that is working overnight shifts to ensure that her and her child's needs are met, but this is a huge burden for this mother. Father of the child is not involved. Mother does not have any other supports that can help with food. She will also be utilizing community food pantries to supplement as well. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

A mom of a 1 year old is trying to catch up on bills due to unforseen disruptions to her work schedule, she needs assistance with groceries to avoid continued food insecurity. A $250.00 Walmart gift card would be so appreciated! Thank you in advance for your consideration!

Requesting assistance for a client to preserve Kinship placement. Would like client to attend day camp for socialization and enrichment. Client's behaviors can be a lot for her placement to manage during the day with work and other sibling interactions. It would help her to have an enriching activity and help preserve the placement. One week of summer day camp is $259 if eligible for the family program rate.

An aunt has taken custody of her three nieces and is in need of an uber gift card to assist with transportation to and from taking one of the children to daycare, work, home, and other assigned duties as a kin provider. If this need is met, it iwll help ease the financial burden on the aunt.

Mother age 27 would like support to obtain groceries for herself and her three children ages 10, 8, and 5 years old. Mother is pregnant and living in her car while she finds stable housing. Mother reported that she is in need of groceries as she saves for other needs that may come in the future during her delivery date. Any donations or support would be appreciated. Thank you.

Father age 52 and mother age 44 are asking for support in getting groceries. Parents report that they receive social security benefits however, it has been difficult to budget and maintain all their bills paid for. Parents report that they are struggling to make ends meet. Parents would appreciate a Walmart gift card for groceries as they are learning how to manage and budget their income. Thank you for your consideration.

Child age 8 years old is placed with her older sister in Denver, Colorado. Older sister age 23 is requesting for additional support in getting groceries for child and their household. Caregiver stated that she is looking at local food pantries in her area but would like support in getting groceries for the child and herself. Any support and consideration is appreciated. Thank you for your time.

Mother age 48 years old has requested in home cameras to have preventive measures and security in the home. Mother has expressed that she is having a difficult time with the children being truthful and reporting different perspectives. Mother would like for the cameras to remain in the home to be able to process what happens in their home accurately. Children are ages 17,16, 11, 10 and 8 years old. This purchase will help return the younger children in the home with mother.

Mother age 48 reports that she is struggling providing and maintaining food in her home. Mother reports that she is no longer working the amount of hours that she initially was working. Mother reports that she tends to ask her older son for financial support however, he has not been working either and they are unable to provide enough food and has expressed that they have enough for rent and utilities for this month. Children remain in the home the children are 17,16,10, 8, and 9 years old. Mother reports that it would be helpful to get financial assistance or a gift card to be able to go grocery shopping for the week. Any donations would be appreciated. Thank you for your consideration.

Mother age 48 of six children ages 17,16, 11, 10 and 8 years old. The two older children need cell phones and minutes card to be able to access the team in case of an emergency. The family has shared that they are unable to afford cell phones for the teens in the home. This donation would help the older children keep in contact with the team in case of an emergency.

Child 11months old is placed with relatives. Relatives are requesting support in getting diapers and wipes for the baby. A gift card to a local grocery store will help support this placement. Any donations, support and consideration is appreciated Thank you for your consideration.