I have a family that missed the timeframe for Christmas help. The youth this request will help has diagnosis of autism, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, and a few others concerns. The family is wanting help with getting her items such as sensory bins and sensory items for bins, Kinetic sand, sound puzzles, playdoh, and play food and pots. She is 2years old. This will help take pressure off the family this holiday season. Anything will help.

This family is struggling with homelessness. The family consist of a single mother and three younger children. The family was previously staying at a shelter but was kicked out for not making it back in time in the evening due to vehicle issues. The mother is trying to find another shelter to stay at and has applied to numerous housing resources and all of them are on waitlist. Unfortunately the mother's only other choice is to sleep in the car with the children until she can find another shelter. The family is in need of sleeping bags that are rated for negative degrees to help keep them warm overnight. I think they would only need two sleeping bags as two of the children can share and the mother can share with one of the children as well. I found a sleeping bag on Amazon for $179 called ALPS OutdoorZ Sleeping-Bags Redwood -25.

Homeless (working) pregnant mother is moving into an apartment and her 4-year-old child will be returning home from foster care. Mom is in need of a car seat for when the baby arrives. A double stroller will help mom when she needs to take the kids out in the community, doctors' appointments, etc.

We are working with a mother that has been homeless for a year. She just found out she is getting into transitional housing on 12/1/23, right before Christmas. Ideally, she will have her son home with her before Christmas so he can spend some time with her before she delivers a new baby in March. She needs all house things, as well as items for the baby. I had her create a registry for baby items if you could share with the folks you know. Housing Items: Queen Mattress + Frame + sheet/comforter set Twin Frame (have a mattress) + boy sheet set and comforter Small Dining Table and chairs Small Couch/Something to sit on Kitchen dishes and pots Toilet Paper Bathroom needs (towels, wash cloths, soap, shampoo)

Single kinship mother lost her job a few days before two thirteen year old youths, a boy and a girl were placed in her care. She is the single parent of a thirteen year old daughter already. The kinship provider would appreciate help with any of the items below: The boy youth would really appreciate the following: Men's medium winter coat and hoodies Men's Medium shirts and sweatshirts Men's snow boots (size 10) and socks Men's small/ medium winter gloves Men's medium pajama pants The girl youth would benefit from the following: Women's medium winter coat , hoodies , T-shirt's and gloves Women's shoe - size 8.5 (snow boots and pair of everyday shoes) and socks Women's small- sweat pants or lounge/pajama pants The actual items or gifts cards for any of the items would be greatly appreciated.

We are working with a mother that stays in and out of motels and she needs a way to cook for her child during visits and her unborn child. Currently she only has access to a microwave and she would like an electric skillet to make some healthier options for her and her children.

High school student needs a laptop/Chromebook for school and family is financially unstable and not able to afford one.

Single father of four is in need of tools so that he can work more hours to provide for his family. A gift card would help him get the tools that he needs so that he has more opportunities to work.

Family had a baby that passed away in June and they are currently facing financial hardship due to all the medical bills they had to pay and the burial expenses. They had to move to a family member's house and are sleeping in the same room. They're looking to find a twin bed with a mattress, so they can fit two of the kids in it.

I am working with a mother who's children are currently in placement. She recently lost her home and a lot of her belongings after being evicted. Following this, she was homeless for a while before going into treatment. She has struggled with getting things back and is hopeful to get some assistance. Because she is in treatment she is unable to work. Her primary need at this time is new shoes. She does not have many and specifically asked for tennis shoes. She is a size 8-8.5. Any support to help her with this need would be appreciated!

The family consist of the mother and three daughters. The family is moving out of their home into a apartment at the end of the month. The apartment is a lot smaller than the home they are currently living in. They are having to get rid of their couch and is in need of just a smaller couch. The family is fine if it the couch is used.

This family is in need of a lock box in order to keep medications in it. The mother and both of the children have medical issues and all take medication. The children are both special needs and sometimes try to get into things they shouldn't. This family having a lock box will help ensure the children do not get into medications they are not suppose to have.

I am working with a kin-family who is working towards adoption of their two grandsons. They have placement of a 1.5 year old and a 5 year old. They recently got the 5 y/o a new bed, but it only came with a mattress and a frame. Because there is no box spring, there is a gap between the headboard and mattress which results in his pillow falling down. The family is requesting a box spring for a twin bed. It does not need to be anything fancy!

Family is having issues with transportation and needs bikes for their two teenage girls to use for getting to work and school. Updated on November 21, 2023 by an Agency Worker
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Hello! I have a 16 year old male that has been struggling to get to school and has diabetes. The teen has an extensive history of trauma, as his dad passed away of alcoholism and his mother is currently homeless and struggling with substance abuse. The teen is currently living with a family friend that took him in to avoid possible foster care placement, and also has children of her own. The teen has been saving money to get a car for reliable transportation to school, and needs $200 more dollars to purchase the car. If he were to walk to school, it would take him about an hour, and this poses a risk for him passing out due to his diabetes. His caregiver leaves early in the morning for work, and is unable to drive him to school. The teen is wanting to get back on track with his academics and be the first one in his family to graduate from high school. We would greatly appreciate the remaining $200 for the teen to be able to purchase a car to get to school. Thank you!!

The Department is involved with this family due to charges for sexual assault by one of the siblings in the home. There is one victim and one other sibling who live in the home. Due to the severity of the criminal charges and allegations, there are very strict rules in the home and the supervision for the perpetrating child is intense. The victim and other sibling are unable to have friends at the home and the criminal case has significantly impacted the family financially and created a great deal of stress for the entire family. There is a great deal of focus on services for the perpetrator and for the most part, the family is pretty consumed with his therapy, criminal hearings, and court/DHS involvement. The other two children in the home have been unable to participate in regular activities unless friends or other family members are able to provide supervision, transportation and often cover the costs for them. They would like to have a joint birthday part at Bowlero in December as they cannot have a party at their home due to the charges against their sibling. This would cover the cost of lane rental, shoes, and snacks for a total of 15 friends and the two siblings.

Two high school age siblings are in need of laptops. Mom is a single parent who is working third shift to try to keep on top of basic needs but does not have the extra funds for laptops for school.

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 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.