How to Refer a Family to Clothes To Kids

How to Refer a Family to Clothes To Kids The mission of Clothes To Kids of Denver, Inc. (CTKD) is to provide new and quality used clothing to schoolage students from low-income or in-crisis families in the Denver Metro Area, free of charge. CTKD is open year-­‐round.
General Information Eligible students can shop for a wardrobe of clothing once every 6 months. We carefully evaluate all clothing donations available in our store to ensure that items available are in good condition. We have some clothing appropriate for school uniforms, but cannot guarantee availability due to the high demand for these items. The CTKD store is open from 9am – 12pm Tuesday through Friday. Saturday appointments are available 1-­‐2 times per month, depending on the time of year. A CTKD wardrobe consists of:  5 new pairs of underwear  5 new pairs of socks  5 tops  4 pants, shorts or skirts  1 dress (optional)  1 pair of shoes  1 jacket Referral Instructions 1. There are three requirements to be eligible to shop at CTKD:  The family must live in the Denver Metro Area. Children in foster care through Denver Human Services who are in placement in a household outside of Metro Denver are also eligible.  Students must be Preschool -­‐ 12th grade, or working toward a GED.  The family must be considered in need of assistance: i)
Receiving free or reduced lunch. ii)
Receiving services from a social service agency, school or counseling center. iii)
In crisis due to natural disaster, poverty, homelessness or displacement. 2. Families can be referred by:  A letter showing the children’s eligibility for free and reduced price lunch.  A social worker or case manager employed at a local social service agency.  A teacher, administrator, guidance counselor or social worker from a school.  A leader from a family’s place of worship. 3. All referrals must be printed on the letterhead for the agency, school or place of worship:  A PDF of the referral form is available at http://clothestokidsdenver.org/referral-­‐process/  Please fill out all of the requested information and include all of the children eligible.  Babies and children under 4-­‐years-­‐old not eligible to shop and should not be included on the form. 4. Shopping is by appointment only and clients are responsible for making an appointment:  The store number is (720) 379-­‐4630. Please ask clients to call the store once and leave a voice message that includes their name and phone number. During busy times of the year (i.e. back to school), it may take CTKD up to a week to return the call. Thank you for your patience!  Families must bring their referral and their photo identification on their shopping day.  The parent is welcome to shop with or without their children.  The store is located at 2890 S. Colorado Blvd. at the intersection of Colorado Blvd. and Amherst Street in the same shopping center as Rite Aid and Sprouts Market. The store is directly across from the entrance to the Chez Artiste Theater under Tuesday Morning. Thank you for helping kids in Denver. We look forward to working with you! www.clothestokidsdenver.org (720) 379-­4630
info@clothestokidsdenver.org Rev. 11/2014 (Must be printed on School, Agency or Place of Worship Letterhead)
Referral for Clothes To Kids of Denver, Inc.
Parent/Guardian Name(s): __________________________________________Date of Referral: _____________
Address: _______________________________________ City/Zip:__________ Phone Number: ____________
Please fill in ALL student information. CTKD serves students Preschool–12th grade and those working
toward a GED. Children younger than 4-years-old are not eligible to shop, even if they are in daycare.
Please do not include children under 4-years-old on this form.
Student Names:
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_____________________________ School: _______________ D.O.B. __________ Pant Size_______ Shoe Size:______
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_____________________________ School: _______________ D.O.B. __________ Pant Size_______ Shoe Size:______
_____________________________ School: _______________ D.O.B. __________ Pant Size_______ Shoe Size:______
_____________________________ School: _______________ D.O.B. __________ Pant Size_______ Shoe Size:______
_____________________________ School: _______________ D.O.B. __________ Pant Size_______ Shoe Size:______
Referred by (Please Print)
Signature:
Title:
Phone Number:
I’m familiar with the above family & their needs and would like to request clothing for these students.
NOTE: After receiving this form, parents/guardians
must call the Clothes To Kids store for an appointment at
720-379-4630 Ext: #2
CTKD is located at the intersection of Colorado Blvd and
Amherst in the same shopping center as Rite Aid and
Sprouts, just below Tuesday Morning.
**DIRECTIONS**
*From North Denver: Go South on Colorado Blvd. past I25 for approximately 1 mile to Amherst. Turn left on
Amherst and then right into the shopping center. Park near the Chez Artiste and Tuesday Morning.
*From South Denver: From Hampden Ave (Hwy 285), go North on Colorado Blvd. approximately .5 miles to
Amherst and turn right. Turn right into the parking lot and park near the Chez Artiste and Tuesday Morning.
*Bus: Take RTD Route 40 Bus. The closest stop to the store is S Colorado Blvd. between Amherst and Yale.
Once off the bus, head south towards The Rite Aid parking lot and follow the remaining directions listed above.
Rev. 11/2014