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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!

The 17-year-old female child in this home is about to enter her senior year of high school. She recently found her father deceased in his home and is going through mental health treatment for that incident and prior trauma. She has a history in the foster care system. She is trying to apply for jobs and create a sense of normalcy following that incident. She has inherited her father's vehicle, but her family has been unable to afford driver's training school in order for her to obtain her permit and/or license. We are hoping for monetary assistance or donation from a driving school that would allow her to receive classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction. This would greatly support her emotional well-being as she works through her grief process.

A family friend took in three children, a 3yr old boy, 5yr old boy, and a 15 yr old girl in June. The children are in need of some clothing items desperately at this time and due to it being a single income household, the family friend does not have the funds to pay for it. A gift card to Walmart in the amount of $350 will ensure she can get what the children need. If this need is met, it will ensure the children are dressed in clothes that fit them and are seasonally appropriate. Thank you so much for your consideration!

A family friend took in three children, a 3 year old boy, 5 year old boy, and 15 yr old girl in June. Due to being a single income earner, she needs to pay for a week of childcare while she waits for a daycare to be ready to take the children. She does not have a means to pay for it on her own. A visa gift card in the amount of $400 will cover the required cost and ensure she does not miss work. This would be a huge blessing to her if the need is met! Thank you so much for your consideration!

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.

Family recently moved to Colorado Springs and are asking for help to furnish their children's bedrooms. Family is asking for a full size mattress, frame, and bedding for their 12-year old daughter. Family is also asking for two dressers to hold the children's clothing. One dresser is needed for their 12-year old daughter and another dresser is needed for their 10-year old son.

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.