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OKDHS is working a prevention case with a young mother of 4 children. This mother has no safe or appropriate family support and has been struggling with the cost of getting her kids to daycare so she can work. She must have the 3 younger kids in daycare but she has used all her money getting rides to the daycare. She has a ride to get them home but she has to Uber herself and the kids there in the morning. She does not get paid until Friday and she needs the kids to be in daycare until then to keep them safe and to provide them with adequate supervision while she works. We are asking for help providing this mom the means to get her kids to daycare for the rest of the week. Thank you for considering this extremely urgent need! This young single mom has no support and has been working hard to provide everything for her kids herself and needs some support.

A two-parent household with two children—a seven-year-old daughter and a five-year-old son—is requesting assistance with a gas card. The mother is employed full-time through her local school district, while the father works part-time and continues to actively seek full-time employment. Both parents are engaged in their services; however, travel-related expenses have become a financial burden. Gas assistance would help alleviate this strain and support the family’s continued participation in required services.

Foster mom and foster dad (grandparents to the child) recently adopted their grandchild. shortly after adoption they unexpectedly took in the newborn sibling. They were not expecting to take in the newborn and had given away all of the things they had for an infant leaving them with nothing for a the new baby. Grandparents have been working on getting all of the things they need and could use some help with some newborn diapers, a double stroller as the kids in their home are both very young (two under 2), and some infant formula (Enfamil Soy Formula) while waiting for OHS to be able to help support them starting in August. The family is very appreciative of any and all help they receive while helping provide a safe and loving environment for their grandchildren. They very much want to provide this safe environment for their grandkids but it has been a lot to take on as they have very young children in the home again so it is almost like they are starting over as parents. OHS is very thankful to the family and all of our community partners for helping provide for others in need.

Genesis is a Qualified Residential Treatment Program (QRTP) that provides 24/7 care and support for boys who have experienced trauma, abuse, neglect, or disruption. Our goal is to create a safe, stable, and therapeutic environment that fosters healing and growth.

We are requesting two Smart Compressor Dehumidifiers for the boys’ home. Oklahoma’s high humidity levels, especially during the summer months, can lead to unsafe moisture buildup in bedrooms and shared living spaces. This puts the children at risk for respiratory issues, mold exposure, and general discomfort.

These dehumidifiers will help regulate indoor humidity, protect air quality, and promote a healthier living environment for the boys in our care. Most importantly, this creates safer sleeping conditions and supports overall well-being, particularly for individuals with asthma or other allergies or sensitivities.

Meeting this need will directly improve the health and safety of our residents, allowing us to maintain a stable and nurturing home environment.

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Our team is requesting a portable air conditioner for the garage workspace of our dedicated maintenance staff member at Genesis. The Oklahoma summer heat and humidity are extreme, and his garage can become dangerously hot. This air conditioner will help regulate the temperature and protect his health and well-being as he works.

Our maintenance man is an essential part of keeping our residential program running safely and smoothly. He is often the first to respond to urgent facility issues, and his reliability has a direct impact on the safety and stability of the boys in our care. Without him, we would not be able to provide the safe, functional, and dignified environment these children deserve.

By meeting this need, you are directly supporting the well-being of the children in our program by ensuring the safety and sustainability of the man who makes so much of that possible.

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A family currently without a place to live is in need of an apartment. The cost of the apartment deposit is $600, which is double due to client not having a rental history. The family consists of the mother and one child. The goal for this family is reunification and having an apartment for the parent to live in while completing required services, will enable her services to be worked faster and reunification to occur faster. Her Section 8 voucher for the rent and her income would financially support the monthly housing expenses, but she did not have the additional money to pay the $600 deposit.

A family is needing help with clothing, shoes, and toys for a girl age 9 turning 10, and toddler age 22 months, and boy 14. 9 year old girl wears size 7/8 girls clothes, and size 4 shoes; she requested no lacy edges on any undies for her if possible and no boy-short style. 22 month old toddler wears size 18 months and 24 months in clothes and size 6 toddler shoes. 14 year old boy wears size 14/16 in older boys clothes and shoes 9.5 in shoes. The family is starting over and does not have more than a couple outfits for each kid and are needing more clothing and some shoes and toys as they get established again. This will help relieve some stress of trying to keep them in clean clothing when they have so little. Thank you in advance for helping this family as they start over get established again!

I’m reaching out with an urgent request to support a mother who is working hard to rebuild her life. After successfully getting back on her feet and maintaining sobriety, she recently encountered a major setback—she lost her job unexpectedly. She is actively seeking new employment and applying to several opportunities, but her rent for her sober living program is due this Friday, June 13th, and she is currently unable to cover the cost. Without assistance, she risks losing the stable and supportive housing that has been a critical part of her recovery journey. We are asking for any financial support you may be able to provide to help her cover this rent payment and stay on the path she’s worked so hard to stay on.

Aunt and Uncle recently took placement of their 3 nephews, ages 8, 7, and 4. This family is currently borrowing booster seats for the two youngest children but will need to obtain their own. This family just took placement on 06/06 so they will not be receiving any financial assistance for at least 2 weeks and would greatly appreciate help with the car seats so that they can focus on purchasing food, clothing, and other items needed. The family is needing a Highback Booster car seat for the 4 year old and a Backless booster seat for the 7 year old.

I am working with a awesome, hard working Single mom that does amazing work helping others in the community is now facing some hardships. She and her family attended, participated wholeheartedly and graduated from our 14-week Strengthening Family Program and has been an outspoken advocate for family wellness. She was recently put in a very hard situation and received news that her landlord is selling her home expectantly, and she was put in a time crunch and after searching and searching for a new place she found one and has to come up with a deposit of $1000 to hold the unit. After talking with the new homeowner, he stated she could allow her to pay $500 by Monday 6/9/25 and the other $500 by Friday 6/13/25. If you can help, please be a blessing to this mom, please, she has helped so many families in her line of work, and she has just paid her rent where she is currently living and does not have the money for her deposit. If you could please help her so she and her children are not put out on the street, and can move into their new home. Anything you can donate would be a great help. Thank you!

This request is for a family who is headed towards adoption with their medically fragile placement. Their little girl has made tremendous progress in OT, PT, Speech, and feeding tube therapy. She has improved in every way - she could barely walk, and she has now graduated from PT. She was not able to drink, and nobody could get even near her mouth, but now she is able to drink now. Unfortunately, the drink that provides enough nutrients for her to not use her feeding tube is very expensive. This request is for those special drinks that help encourage her independence and growth. These drinks are available on Amazon, the family would appreciate as many as possible.

A loving and hard working father has overcome a huge amount of adversity throughout his case, but recently encountered an unexpected financial barrier and as a result he is in need of urgent assistance with his electricity bill. This father has successfully changed his circumstances to provide a long term safe home for his children but is in need of assistance to get through this unpreventable bump in the road. This father has successfully been in trial reunification with his three children for about 5 months and is close to achieving a safe case closure. The amount due for the electric bill is $292.