Story
A mother residing in Denver is requesting gas assistance to support her ability to attend court-ordered supervised visits with her 17-year-old child in El Paso County. She will also be bringing her younger son along for these visits to support sibling bonding and maintain a sense of family continuity. The mother is in need of consistent gas assistance to travel between Denver and El Paso County. These visits are critical steps in the family’s reunification plan. The distance and financial burden of frequent travel are currently creating significant hardship, and without this support, the mother may not be able to maintain consistent visitation. Children Involved:
- Youth 1: 17 years old, male – involved in supervised visitation
- Youth 2: Younger brother, male – attending visits with mother to maintain sibling bond Community Support Needed:
- Gas cards or transportation assistance for regular travel between Denver and El Paso County
- Encouragement and relational support from the community to reinforce the family’s progress toward reunification Meeting this transportation need will ensure that the mother can maintain her scheduled visits, continue building her relationship with her children, and fulfill her reunification plan requirements. It will also help strengthen the sibling bond, which is vital for the emotional well-being of both children. Ultimately, this support can contribute to a successful reunification and long-term family stability.