Rooted Heart Ministry

girl, 15 months, who currently lives in a foster home, is looking to be placed with her aunt and uncle. they are in need of a convertible care seat (walmart: Safety 1st Grow and Go Sprint All-in-One Convertible) to safely transport the little girl

Hello - DHS is working with a mom who is requesting help purchasing a lawn mower. This mothers lawn mower has broken and she needs help buying a new one. This caseworker found a lawn mower at Walmart for 130. Any help would be greatly appreciated, thank you.

DHS is working with a father who is currently residing in Ellicott, CO and is visiting his 1 year old daughter in Colorado Springs twice. He is having trouble being able to afford gas since he comes to Colorado Springs three times a week. I am hoping to be able to get a gift card for gas. Thank you!

The Department is working with a family whose 7-month-old daughter is currently placed out of the home while they address the concerns which caused the case to open. The family is in need of assistance with the purchase of gas for visits, medical appointments, and treatment. They are struggling with this expense due to numerous medical appointments for their baby and case commitments for themselves. These parents are engaged in all aspects of their case, having frequent, extended visits with their baby, and are eager to move their case forward. Any assistance with this need so that parents can continue to work towards reunification is greatly appreciated!

A Teller County family is in need of food assistance. This kinship family recently came together in hopes of providing a home for a child in need so the child would remain with familiar faces versus go into an unknown situation in foster care. The family is able to manage their finances normally, however, groceries are starting to become an urgent matter. This Kinship home said "YES" when others walked away from this child; stretching their already elastic budget to the brink of breaking. We are gently asking our community to come together to provide food in a way so that this family will not need to worry where the next meal will come from, how they will make a meal last, or who will have the biggest portion to fill a belly. Let's come together to support a family who said "yes". We are grateful for help in any amount, and are asking for Wal-Mart or Visa gift cards so the family can shop for their own grocery needs. Note: this family has also been provided community resources such as food pantries. Thank you, friends!

A Teller County family could use a blessing! This family is comprised of a mother, father, a 4-year old girl, and a 2-year old girl. Both parents are employed, but still struggle with food insecurity. Unfortunately, as of earlier this year, they no longer meet the guidelines for economic assistance. While the Department has assisted with providing local resources and the parents are utilizing some food pantries, the need this month is simply too great. Therefore, the Department is respectfully asking if any Care Portal partners can help bridge the gap at this time with Wal-Mart gift cards so that they family can purchase much need supplies. Thank you so much for taking the time to read and consider this ask.

The biological mother of a child that has been placed in foster care has been evicted from her apartment. This mother is living in her van until something else is figured out. She has had difficulties getting approved for SNAP and is in need of some help with non-perishable items to keep in her van. I am requesting a $100 Wal-Mart gift card so that she can buy some food.

This is a family of two kinship caregivers and their three grandkids (4, 7, and 9). The grandparents also care for two other grandchildren outside of DHS care, so they have their hands full (and their hearts as well!). Finances are tights, and the kids are growing quickly. They could benefit from a Walmart gift card in any amount for clothing and groceries.

A single dad needs help paying for his rent where his 7 year old daughter and him reside. Father was just reunited with his daughter after a year and soon after reunification he had to have an emergency medical surgery and his company let him go due to missing some work. He started a new job already but is falling short on rent and just needs some help to get back on his feet and be the father he has been working so hard to be, any help would be greatly appreciated.

A mother of a youth is in need of $1,150 in order to be able to pay for her rent for the month of June. Her son recently returned home with her, and she had to use the money that she had for food. She is currently facing eviction. If someone could support this request, it would positively impact her and her son.

DHS is working with a family who has a 4year old girl. This request is for the placement and supports the child. The family resides in Greeley, but the family time is held in Colorado Springs. The placement is asking for help paying for gas. Helping this family with gas will ensure the child continues to make it for in person family time with her parent every week.

A great grandmother of her one year old granddaughter is requesting assistance with getting a car seat/stroller combo. Granddaughter enjoys going on long walks with her grandmother, so any assistance would be greatly appreciated to ensure that they can continue to enjoy family time together. Grandmother is a fixed income and retired so she has limited availability for funds.