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Request: #234652 • Urgency: High • Demographic: Child-Centered Request • City: Colorado Springs • State: Colorado • Zip Code: 80916 • County: El Paso • Submitted By: CO- El Paso County DHS

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The Department is currently working with a 17 y/o youth (f) who has been in DHS custody, placed in foster care since she was 13 years old. This youth was a caregiver of her younger siblings when she was taken into DHS custody and unfortunately was present when her younger sibling passed away from overdose. This youth has done exceptionally well in foster care and most recently finished her school semester with all passing grades. This youth has two parents who are currently incarcerated; however, she is able to speak with them often by phone. This youth is working on her independent living skills as her 18th birthday is approaching and is focusing on finding a job. This youth has job interviews coming up and is excited to have an opportunity to make money over the summer. This youth has been struggling with her weight and body appearance as eating has not been easy for her. She recently started new medications which is helping her appetite. This youth is in need of all new clothing as hers are too big. This youth is requesting a funding in the form of a VISA gift card as she wants to go thrift shopping for her clothes. Any and all help is appreciated to help this youth have a comfortable summer and senior year!!!


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Springs First Church
Springs First Church • 2 mi • 80916
Hilltop Baptish Church
Hilltop Baptist Church • 4 mi • 80915
Zeal Church
Zeal Church • 4 mi • 80923
Israelite Church of God in Christ
Israelite Church of God in Christ • 4 mi • 80931
Manna Church
Manna Church • 5 mi • 80906
Colorado Springs Thrivent
Thrivent • 5 mi • 80905
Village Seven Presbyterian Church
Village Seven Presbyterian Church • 6 mi • 80917
Welcome COS
Welcome COS • 6 mi • 80903
Vanguard Church
Vanguard Church • 7 mi • 80917
Vanguard Church
Vanguard • 7 mi • 80917
New Life Midtown
New Life Midtown • 7 mi • 80917
Rooted Church
Rooted Church • 7 mi • 80922
New Life Downtown
New Life Downtown • 7 mi • 80903
JustServe Colorado Springs
JustServe Colorado Springs • 7 mi • 80907
JustServe Co. Springs Team
JustServe Colorado Springs • 7 mi • 80907
Rocky Mountain Calvary Chapel
Rocky Mountain Calvary Chapel • 7 mi • 80918
Love Your Neighbor
Love Your Neighbor • 8 mi • 80918
Pulpit Rock Church
Pulpit Rock Church • 9 mi • 80918
Calvary Worship Center
Calvary Worship Center • 9 mi • 80904
Mountain Springs Church
Mountain Springs Church • 9 mi • 80923
Restoration Woodshop
Restoration Woodshop • 9 mi • 80923
New Life East
New Life East • 10 mi • 80908
Sunrise UMC
Sunrise UMC • 10 mi • 80920
Cross & Crown Church
Westside Church • 10 mi • 80907
Woodmen Valley Chapel
Woodmen Valley Chapel • 11 mi • 80919
The Road
The Road • 11 mi • 80920
Children's Ministry @ The Road
The Road • 11 mi • 80920
CARE/OUTREACH/MISSIONS
The Road • 11 mi • 80920
Tribe/Flagship
The Road • 11 mi • 80920
First Baptist Church Black Forest
First Baptist Church Black Forest • 13 mi • 80908
OUR LADY OF THE PINES BLACK FOREST CHR
OUR LADY OF THE PINES BLACK FOREST CHR • 13 mi • 80908
Academy Christian Church
Academy Christian Church • 13 mi • 80908
Thrivent
Thrivent • 51 mi • 80134
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