activities · 16
what they do
direct service · 10
- Annual child abuse prevention awareness campaigns Child Abuse Prevention Conferences & EventsHosts annual events including the CAP Kickoff Luncheon Fundraiser, Caring for Children Awards, and the CAP Conference to promote child abuse prevention and community engagement.
- Child Abuse Prevention Education and Awareness Child Abuse Prevention Conferences & EventsOperates as a Regional Child Abuse Prevention Council, providing education to parents, educators, and health care and social service professionals, and raising awareness through annual events like the CAP Kickoff Luncheon Fundraiser, Caring for Children Awards, and the CAP Conference.
- Child abuse prevention education and outreachOperates as a Regional Child Abuse Prevention Council, delivering prevention education to parents, educators, and health and social service professionals across Coconino County.
- Community Resource Compilation Community Resource Directory DevelopmentCompiles community resource directories to provide support to families and children.
- Community resource directory development Community Resource Directory DevelopmentCompiles and maintains directories of local resources to connect families and service providers with essential community support services.
- Early Childhood STEAM Education STEM Showcase & Expo EventsHosts the "Full STEAM Ahead!" Flagstaff Early Childhood Fair, featuring interactive activities related to STEAM, and participates in the Annual Community STEM Celebration, showcasing educational activities and resources.
- Facilitation of community and professional committees Parent & Community Advisory CouncilsOrganizes and supports ongoing committee participation with monthly meetings and regular updates, fostering collaboration among stakeholders in child and family services.
- PAWS community arts and education project Youth Mentoring ProgramsRuns the PAWS initiative to raise awareness about the 40 Developmental Assets and promote positive youth development through arts and education activities.
- STEAM-based early childhood and community engagement events STEM Showcase & Expo EventsHosts the "Full STEAM Ahead!" Flagstaff Early Childhood Fair and participates in the Annual Community STEM Celebration, offering interactive educational activities and resources focused on science, technology, engineering, arts, and math for young children and families.
- Training and education on systemic injustices and trauma Trauma-Informed Care Training for IDD ProvidersProvides webinars, research dissemination, and professional development to increase understanding of systemic injustices, trauma, and community disconnection among professionals and the public.
advocacy · 2
- Legislative Advocacy State Legislative Advocacy for Health & Child/Family PolicyReviews legislation that impacts children and families in alignment with its initiative statement.
- Legislative review and advocacy on child and family policy State Legislative Advocacy for Health & Child/Family PolicyReviews legislation impacting children and families in Arizona, aligning advocacy efforts with its initiative statement to influence policy at the regional level.
research · 2
- Child Abuse Prevention Research and Planning Adverse Childhood Experiences Research & ReportingPublished a 2020 assessment that combines national and local data to create a prevention plan based on trauma-informed and adverse childhood experience knowledge.
- Research and data-informed prevention planning Adverse Childhood Experiences Research & ReportingConducted and published a 2020 community assessment that integrates national and local data to develop a trauma-informed, ACEs-based child abuse prevention plan for Coconino County.
capacity building · 2
- Community Engagement and Collaboration Youth Mentoring ProgramsFacilitates participation in committees, which hold monthly meetings and provide updates, and initiated the PAWS community arts and education project to raise awareness about the 40 Developmental Assets and positive prevention for young people.
- Professional Development and TrainingOrganizes an annual conference, professional development opportunities, trainings, and self-care events, and provides webinars and research to help people understand systemic injustices, trauma, and community disconnection.
strategies · 14
how they think
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- Advance community-led healing through NEAR science and expanded community leadership self-healing_communitiesBy adopting the Self-Healing Communities model, the organization promotes community healing and prevention by grounding efforts in NEAR science (Neuroscience, Epigenetics, ACEs, Resiliency) and elevating local voices through leadership expansion.
- Child Advocacy and Resource Coordination child_advocacyThe organization advocates for children and youth to ensure they have the resources needed to reach their full potential, serving as an informational resource regarding children and children's services, and promoting coordination of efforts on behalf of children.
- Community Engagement and Collaboration community_engagementThe organization encourages broad community participation and engagement through open meetings and events, and collaborates with partners and local educational institutions to promote various initiatives and connect the community with available resources.
- Community-Driven Systemic Change community-driven_solutionsThe organization fosters systemic change by bringing together informed and energized community members to address root causes, impact policy, and create solutions through collective action, with an innovative and inclusive mindset, to help individuals realize their full potential.
- Developmental Assets Framework developmental_assets_frameworkThe organization utilizes Search Institute’s 40 Developmental Assets framework, a research-based approach for positive youth development.
- Drive systemic change through community-driven collective action community_driven_solutionsThe organization focuses on addressing root causes of child and family challenges by mobilizing informed and engaged community members to co-create inclusive, innovative solutions and influence policy.
- Evidence-Based Advocacy and Prevention evidence_based_preventionThe organization guides its advocacy and outreach efforts, as well as its prevention strategies, using a science-based understanding of child development, resiliency, and equity, incorporating research on resilience and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) to inform the community.
- Facilitate coordination and access to children’s services through advocacy and information sharing advocacy_and_resource_coordinationThe organization acts as a hub for children’s advocacy by promoting service coordination, disseminating resource information, and ensuring children’s needs are represented in community systems.
- Foster broad community engagement through collaborative events and partnerships community_engagementThe organization builds community participation by hosting open events and collaborating with local partners on initiatives like Science in the Park and STEAM education.
- Guide advocacy and prevention with evidence on child development and resilience evidence_based_advocacyAdvocacy, outreach, and prevention efforts are rooted in scientific research on child development, equity, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), and resilience to inform community action and policy.
- Promote positive youth development using the Developmental Assets framework developmental_assets_frameworkThe organization leverages Search Institute’s 40 Developmental Assets—a research-based model—to guide initiatives that foster healthy youth development through internal and external supports.
- Self-Healing Communities Framework self-healing_communitiesThe organization utilizes the "Self-Healing Communities" framework, which prioritizes communities becoming NEAR-informed (Neuroscience, Epigenetics, ACEs, and Resiliency) and elevating community voice through leadership expansion to foster healing and prevention.
- Strengthening Families Framework strengthening_families_frameworkThe organization applies the Strengthening Families – Protective Factors Framework, a research-informed approach that focuses on building five protective factors to increase family strengths, enhance child development, and reduce child abuse and neglect, specifically by providing concrete support during times of need.
- Use research-informed frameworks to strengthen families and prevent child adversity strengthening_families_frameworkThe organization applies evidence-based frameworks—specifically Strengthening Families and its five protective factors—to build family resilience, support child development, and reduce child abuse by providing concrete support during times of need.
named programs · 5
what they call their work
CCC&Y Conference
Annual conference focused on hope, healing, and systemic change for children and youth, held at locations such as Lowell Observatory
Free Webinar Series
Offers educational webinars for parents and caregivers on topics including emotional well-being and child development
Full STEAM Ahead! Flagstaff Early Childhood Fair
Annual event providing early childhood education resources and activities for families and educators
Prevention Council
Hosts regular Zoom meetings to gather community input and promote strategies for child abuse prevention and family resilience
Resource Guides and Listings
Compiles and distributes guides on summer camps, reading programs, food security, and health and welfare meetings
relationships · 10
who they work with
- Child Health Committee Partner — Merged with the Child Health Committee in 1992
- Coconino County Council for Children (CCCC) Partner — Merged with CCCC in 1992
- Coconino Prevention Council Coalition — Committee under CCC&Y focused on prevention, including child abuse and substance misuse prevention.
- DES Funder — Awarded funds in 1997 to become a Regional Child Abuse Prevention Council
- Exchange Club of Flagstaff Partner — Collaborates with the Exchange Club for Child Abuse Prevention Month events.
- Flagstaff Community STEM Celebration Partner — Participates in the Flagstaff Community STEM Celebration event.
- Flagstaff STEM City Partner — Partner in organizing the "Full STEAM Ahead!" Flagstaff Early Childhood Fair.
- Flagstaff Unified School District (FUSD) Partner — Partner in organizing the "Full STEAM Ahead!" Flagstaff Early Childhood Fair.
- Kevin Campbell Partner — Partnered with International Child Welfare Expert Kevin Campbell to provide education and support for Self-Healing Communities initiatives.
- W.F. Killip Elementary School Partner — Partner in organizing the "Full STEAM Ahead!" Flagstaff Early Childhood Fair.