How to Refer a Family to Clothes To Kids

How to Refer a Family to Clothes To Kids Clothes To Kids of Denver, Inc. (CTKD) provides new and quality used clothing to school-age 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 twice per year. 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 (FRL). 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 (FRL Letter).  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:  The referral form and directions to our shop are included on the next two pages and can always be downloaded from our website: http://clothestokidsdenver.org/referral-­‐process/  Families may also use a current copy of their FRL Letter as a stand-­‐alone referral. No other documentation is needed with the FRL Letter and this letter may be used twice as a referral.  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 a couple days 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. Thank you for helping kids in Denver. We look forward to working with you! www.clothestokidsdenver.org (720) 379-­4630
[email protected] Rev. 1/2015 (Must be printed on letterhead from referring School, Agency or Place of Worship) Referral for Clothes To Kids of Denver, Inc. Parent 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 or
Headstart. Please do not include children under 4 on this form. Student Names: _____________________________ 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:______ _____________________________ 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)
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Signature: Phone Number: I’m familiar with the above family & their needs and would like to request clothing for these students. Note to Parents/Guardians: To shop, you must call Clothes To Kids to make an appointment at 720-379-4630,
Ext 2. Please bring this referral with you to your appointment along with a photo ID. Nota a Padres/Guardianes: Para venir a la tienda, debe llamar a Clothes to Kids al 720-379-4630, Ext, 2. para
hacer una cita. Por favor de traer esta referencia y una identificación con fotografía. Directions and a map are included on the next page. Please save paper and print on both sides. Rev. 1/2015 ** DIRECTIONS to CLOTHES TO KIDS ** 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. *From North Denver: Go South on Colorado Blvd. past I-25 for approximately 1 mile to Amherst and turn left.
Turn right into the Rite Aid/Sprouts shopping center and park near the Chez Artiste. We are located downstairs
from Tuesday Morning. *From South Denver: From Hampden Ave (Hwy 285), go North on Colorado Blvd. approximately ½ mile to
Amherst and turn right. Turn right into the Rite Aid/Sprouts shopping center and park near the Chez Artiste. We
are located downstairs from Tuesday Morning. *Bus (from North): Take RTD Route 40 Southbound, towards Southmoor Station. Get off the bus at Amherst
and cross the street to the Rite Aid/Sprouts shopping center. We are located downstairs from Tuesday Morning. *** *Del Norte: Vaya al sur por la calle Colorado Blvd y pase el I-25, en aproximadamente 1 milla, de vuelta a la
izquierda en la calle Amherst. De vuelta a la derecha en el centro comercial Rite Aid/Sprouts y estacionese
cerca de Chez Artiste. Estamos ubicados debajo de la tienda Tuesday Morning. *Del Sur: De Hampden Ave (Hwy 285), vaya al norte por Colorado Blvd y en aproximadamente ½ milla de
vuelta a la derecha en la calle Amherst. De vuelta a la derecha en el centro comercial Rite Aid/Sprouts y
estacionese cerca de Chez Artiste. Estamos ubicados debajo de la tienda Tuesday Morning. *Autobus (del Norte): Tome la Ruta 40 Sur, hacia Southmoor Station. Bajese del autobus en Amherst y cruze
la calle hacia el centro comercial Rite Aid/Sprouts. Estamos ubicados debajo de la tienda Tuesday Morning. Rev. 1/2015