named programs · 2 · from sources
what they call their work
Gigi's Cottage
A family-centered home for girls aged 8-16 in foster care, providing a therapeutic and connected environment based on Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI®) principles.
Professional and Foster Family Training
Training and education for professionals, volunteers, and foster families on how to connect relationally with children under their care, utilizing the Trust-Based Relational Intervention model.
activities · 3
what they do
direct service · 2
- Operate Gigi's Cottage residential program for girls Respite Care for DisabilitiesOperates Gigi's Cottage, a therapeutic home for girls aged 8 to 16, providing a safe and nurturing environment with custom amenities including a swimming pool and trampoline. The home began welcoming children in July 2016 after securing a contract with the Department of Child Safety.
- Provide life-skills and social enrichment programming Transition to Independent Living SupportDelivers life-skills support, meal preparation training, and social enrichment activities to youth residing in care at Gigi's Cottage.
capacity building · 1
- Deliver training on relational care for professionals and caregivers Parent Training for Foster and Adoptive FamiliesProvides training and education to professionals, volunteers, and foster families on building relational connections with children in care, promoting emotionally supportive caregiving practices.
strategies · 5
how they think
Theories of action extracted from this org's own source material. Click any approach shared with other orgs to see the full field.
- Advocacy for Systemic Change in Foster Care advocacy_for_trauma-informed_care unique to this orgSeeks to transform the standard of care in congregate foster settings by developing and promoting a replicable, trauma-informed model and advocating at the state level for higher care standards beyond basic childcare.
- Faith-Based, Volunteer-Driven Care Model faith-based_approach unique to this orgOperates as an extension of Christian ministry, engaging volunteers and staff in home-like, nurturing environments that reflect values of honor, respect, grace, and truth, with the intent to glorify God through service to vulnerable children.
- Family-Centered, Community-Integrated Housing community-integrated_housing unique to this orgOperates family-centered homes in kid-friendly neighborhoods with access to schools and parks, embedding children in community and family-like settings rather than institutional group homes to promote stability and belonging.
- Trauma-Informed Care Environment trauma-informed_care unique to this orgProvides a healing, family-like environment specifically designed to counteract relational trauma, recognizing that traditional group homes can exacerbate trauma, and instead prioritizing emotional safety, trust, and individualized care.
- Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI®) Model trust-based_relational_intervention unique to this orgUtilizes Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI®) principles—Empowering, Connecting, and Correcting—to address the physical, attachment, and behavioral needs of traumatized children, creating a healing environment grounded in trust and relationship-building.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
the money
revenue
Total revenue$628K
Contributions & grants$648K103%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$-2K-0%
Other revenue$-18K
expenses
Total expenses$703K
Program expenses76%
Admin / overhead15%
Fundraising9%
Salaries & benefits$336K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$630K
Cash$98K
Investments$0
Liabilities$528K
Net assets$102K
Liquid reserves1.7 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue -14.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021
who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JULIE BARTOLINI | PROGRAM DIR | 24 | $24K |
| PETER BARTOLINI | Director | 24 | $23K |
board members · 7
- ASHLEY RICHARDSON — Secretary
- CHRISTOPHER MATTHEWS — Director
- DOUGLAS NORDMAN — Treasurer
- ERIC SPICER — Director
- MICHAEL REGAN — Chairman
- MICHELLE BROEK — Director
- Shannon Mitchell — President & CEO
relationships · 13
who they work with
- Arizona Christian University Partner — Board member Wade Harris serves as a professor at Arizona Christian University.
- Board of Directors Partner — Receives guidance, encouragement, accountability, and partnership from its Board of Directors.
- Building Champions Partner — Board member Michael Regan serves as an Executive Coach for Building Champions.
- CRU Partner — Board member Michael Regan came to faith in Christ through a college ministry of CRU.
- DCS Case Managers Partner — Professionals who support the kids and applaud the work of Firm Foundation Youth Homes.
- Death2Life Revolution Partner — Board member Michael Regan serves as the chairman for Death2Life Revolution.
- Department of Child Safety (DCS) Government — Awarded a contract to Firm Foundation Youth Homes in July 2016.
- Executive Council Charities Partner — Donations made to Firm Foundation Youth Homes through Executive Council Charities are increased through their other fundraising activities.
- Family Matters Partner — Board member Michael Regan and his wife Lori serve as Ambassadors for Family Matters.
- Not specified Partner — Relies on community volunteers to support daily life activities for youth.
- Scottsdale Bible Church Partner — Board members Shane Stephens, Eric Whitley, and Kim Cooper have served in various ministries and committees at SBC, and Kim Cooper raised her children there.
- Scottsdale Bible Church (SBC) Partner — Came alongside FFYH in March 2022 as part of their "For the Valley" vision to address foster and adoption needs, providing leadership and strategic direction for Gigi's Cottage.
- YoungLife Partner — Board member Michael Regan's family is actively involved in YoungLife.