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FAMILY INVOLVEMENT CENTER INC

PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 710890534 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE P40 · Human Services · Medium ($1M-$10M) · www.familyinvolvementcenter.org
revenue
$6.3M
expenses
$6.2M
net assets
$1.5M
employees
127
volunteers
22
program ratio
84%
mission · from form 990

TO FOSTER HEALTHY, RESILIENT CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WHO ARE VALUED AND INVOLVED IN SHAPING THEIR OWN CARE, AS WELL AS PROGRAMS AND POLICIES IMPACTING CHILDREN'S SERVICES.

profile · synthesized from sources

Family Involvement Center provides support and resources to families in Arizona navigating behavioral, mental, and physical health challenges in their children. The organization offers counseling, parenting classes, youth programs, and family support services, often utilizing staff with lived experience in child-serving systems. Most services are free for AHCCCS members.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2021

what they reported doing

Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.

  1. #1 primary $777K
    SEE SCHEDULE O.
  2. #2 $408K
    SEE SCHEDULE O.
named programs · 11 · from sources

what they call their work

Arizona Family Integrated Health Network
Provides training, mentorship, and support for individuals to serve on state and local policy, program, and quality improvement committees or workgroups.
Counseling Services
Individual, family, and couples counseling provided by master's level therapists licensed in Arizona, utilizing modalities such as EMDR, CBT, DBT, and Trauma-focused counseling for adults 18 and older.
Family Counseling Services
Free counseling for adults 18+ using evidence-based modalities including EMDR, CBT, DBT, and trauma-focused therapy; offered in Phoenix and Prescott Valley, with some in-home services available
Family Support
Provides support, advocacy skills, knowledge sharing, and connection to resources for parents navigating child-serving systems, delivered in home or community settings.
Greatness Kids Club
Youth program offering after-school support for social, emotional, and behavioral health challenges using trauma-informed approaches, arts, wellness coaching, and community excursions; available in Prescott Valley and Flagstaff with home/community options
Healing the Hurts Arizona
Holistic counseling program supporting children and families recovering from trauma, focusing on rebuilding trust, safety, and family understanding of trauma-related behaviors
Home and Community Youth Program
Individual mentoring services for youth after school, 2-4 times a month, with Saturday group sessions also offered.
Parent Assistance Center
A center providing support for any parenting or caregiver situation, helping families enroll in AHCCCS and access services.
Parent Peer Support Partner (PPSP) Program
Parent-led support where individuals with lived experience provide guidance, advocacy training, and system navigation assistance to families engaged with child-serving systems
Parenting Classes
Parent-led groups offering education and support to help parents understand how to ask for help, navigate systems, and advocate for their child’s needs.
Parenting Classes and Support Groups
Parent-led education and support groups helping caregivers understand child needs, navigate systems, and advocate effectively for their children
activities · 5 clusters

what they do

  • Family Support and Resource Connection 2 activities
    • Family education and community strengthening
      Delivers family education and support services that strengthen relationships, improve parenting, and increase community involvement, including support for immigrant families navigating complex systems. Services contributed to outcomes such as academic success and family stability.
    • Free behavioral health and social services support
      Offers free parenting resources, behavioral health support, and social services assistance to families, including emotional and crisis support for those navigating child welfare, behavioral health, and related systems. Includes assistance with AHCCCS enrollment and access to care.
  • Life Skills and Parenting Education 2 activities
    • Mentoring and home-based family support
      Provides individual mentoring 2–4 times per month and Saturday group sessions as part of home and community-based programming. Delivers family support services in home or community settings to build advocacy skills and connect families with resources.
    • Parenting education and skill-building programs
      Delivers evidence-based parenting programs including a 13-week Nurturing Fathers training, parenting classes, and family education support that build coping skills and nurturing practices. Programs have supported parents of children with ADHD, mood disorders, and behavioral challenges.
  • Trauma-Informed Counseling for Youth & Families 1 activity
    • Direct counseling and mental health services
      Provides individual, family, and couples counseling using evidence-based modalities such as EMDR, CBT, DBT, and trauma-focused treatments. Services are available at office locations in Phoenix and Prescott Valley, with in-home options on a case-by-case basis in the Phoenix metropolitan area.
  • Patient- and Family-Governed Boards 1 activity
    • Family-run organizational governance
      Operates as a Family Run Organization with over 51% of its board composed of parents or family members who have lived experience in child welfare, behavioral health, juvenile justice, and related systems, ensuring leadership reflects community experience.
  • Uncategorized 3 activities
    • Family reunification and crisis intervention support
      Provides targeted support to families in crisis, including those involved with the Department of Child Safety, to work toward reunification and stability. Services include emotional support, system navigation, and skill-building, as demonstrated in cases involving newborn removal or child custody.
    • Peer support for families navigating gender-related and systemic challenges
      Offers peer support, counseling, and educational programs led by Parental Peer Support Specialists to help families navigate gender-related conversations and build resilience. Support is grounded in lived experience and promotes open dialogue within families.
    • Youth after-school and day programs
      Operates after-school programs using the Nurtured Heart Approach, Trauma Informed Approach, Physical Health and Wellness, and Mind Up Curriculum. Offers day programs during summer and school breaks, with onsite operations in Prescott Valley and Flagstaff running Monday through Friday until 7 p.m.
financials · form 990 · fy2021

the money

revenue
Total revenue$6.28M
Contributions & grants$3.26M52%
Program service revenue$3.02M48%
Investment income$690%
Other revenue$2K
expenses
Total expenses$6.19M
Program expenses84%
Admin / overhead16%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$4.41M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.12M
Cash$1.09M
Investments$0
Liabilities$652K
Net assets$1.47M
Liquid reserves2.1 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue -1.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 3
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
JANE KALLAL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $154K
VERONICA VELASCO DEPUTY DIRECTOR 40 $86K
KARIN KLINE SECRETARY 29 $55K
board members · 12
  • CHERYL BLINSTON — DIRECTOR (LEFT 12/21)
  • COLLEEN MCNALLY — DIRECTOR
  • DAMIAN VALENZUELA — DIRECTOR
  • DEIDRE CALCOATE — DIRECTOR
  • KELLY CARBELLO — DIRECTOR
  • PATTI RITCHIE-WILLIAMS — TREASURER
  • PAULA BRUNSWICK — VICE PRESIDENT
  • ROBIN TRUSH — DIRECTOR
  • SABRINA AYERS FISHER — DIRECTOR
  • STEVE LAZERE — DIRECTOR
  • SUSANA SANCHEZ — DIRECTOR
  • VALERIE VANAUKER — PRESIDENT (LEFT 9/22)
relationships · 6

who they work with

  • AHCCCS Government — Partners with AHCCCS to provide free counseling services to enrolled individuals and assists with enrollment.
  • AHCCCS Government — Provides services free for AHCCCS members and assists with enrollment and renewal.
  • AHCCCS Government — Youth must be enrolled in AHCCCS to participate in the program.
  • Arizona Family Integrated Health Network Partner — Collaborates with families to provide training and support for participation in policy and program improvement committees.
  • Deidre Calcoate Government — Executive Director leading the organization with a background in mission-driven leadership.
  • Department of Child Safety Government — Works with families involved with the state child welfare system to support reunification and family stability.