activities · 24
what they do
direct service · 17
- Early Childhood Education and After-School ProgramsOperates affordable childcare programs for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years at centers like Phoenix Day Janis Merrill and Strong Foundations. Offers multiple after-school programs, including the La Mesita Youth Services Program, to help children and youth learn healthy behaviors and improve academic performance.
- Emergency Shelter and Support for Domestic Violence Survivors Domestic & Sexual Violence Crisis SupportProvides emergency shelter, support groups, legal advocacy, and community education to residents of Apache Junction and surrounding areas, as well as confidential locations across the Valley. This includes a domestic violence hotline and emergency shelter for victims and their children for up to 120 days.
- Emergency Shelter and Support for Domestic Violence Survivors Domestic & Sexual Violence Crisis SupportProvides emergency shelter, support groups, legal advocacy, and community education to survivors of domestic violence and abuse in Apache Junction and surrounding areas, including confidential locations across the Valley. This includes operating a domestic violence hotline and offering emergency shelter for victims and their children for up to 120 days.
- Emergency Shelter and Support for Domestic Violence Survivors Domestic & Sexual Violence Crisis SupportProvides emergency shelter, support groups, legal advocacy, and community education to residents of Apache Junction and surrounding areas, as well as confidential locations across the Valley. This includes a domestic violence hotline, emergency shelter for up to 120 days, and court advocacy for protective orders and safety planning.
- Family Support Programs Home-Based Parenting Support & Family StabilizationOperates the Family Connections program, a change-focused intervention to help families set and achieve goals for healthier family dynamics, and the Nurturing Parenting Program, which strengthens parenting abilities through in-home and community-based services.
- Family Support and Parenting Programs Family Support and Resource ConnectionOffers programs like Family Connections and the Nurturing Parenting Program to help families set and achieve goals for healthier dynamics and strengthen parenting abilities through in-home and community-based services. Provides support services to families in crisis to find stability.
- Family Support and Parenting Programs Home-Based Parenting Support & Family StabilizationOperates the Family Connections program, a change-focused intervention to help families achieve healthier dynamics, and the Nurturing Parenting Program, which strengthens parenting abilities through in-home and community-based services, aiming to help families in crisis find stability.
- Financial and Utility AssistanceProvides direct financial assistance, rental assistance to individuals facing eviction, and utility assistance to households facing utility shut-off in Mesa to stabilize individuals and families in crisis.
- Financial and Workforce Assistance Emergency Rental Assistance & PreventionProvides direct financial assistance, case management, rental and utility assistance to households in crisis, and offers the Assets to Opportunity (ATO) program for matched savings and financial literacy. Also provides a Workforce Services program to help job seekers find employment.
- Foster Care and Therapeutic Foster Care ProgramsRecruits and trains adults to become licensed foster parents or Respite Providers, and operates a Therapeutic Foster Care Program that matches children with behavioral health issues with adults professionalized in behavioral health for short-term care and support.
- Homeless Sheltering and Housing Assistance Permanent and Transitional Housing SupportOperates various shelters and housing programs, including the East Valley Men’s Center, West Valley Housing Assistance Center, Thunderbird Apartments, Desert Leaf Apartments, Homeward Bound, and La Mesita Apartments, providing emergency shelter, affordable housing, and permanent supportive housing for individuals and families experiencing homelessness, domestic violence, or severe mental illness.
- Homeless Shelters and Housing Assistance Permanent and Transitional Housing SupportOperates various shelters and housing programs, including the East Valley Men’s Center, West Valley Housing Assistance Center, Thunderbird Apartments (affordable living), Desert Leaf Apartments (permanent supportive housing), Homeward Bound (affordable housing with onsite support), and La Mesita Apartments (long-term housing for low-income families). Also provides rental subsidies and rapid rehousing services.
- Homelessness and Housing Services Permanent and Transitional Housing SupportOperates various housing programs including the East Valley Men’s Center, West Valley Housing Assistance Center, Thunderbird Apartments, Desert Leaf Apartments, Homeward Bound, and La Mesita Apartments, providing shelter, resource centers, and affordable long-term housing for individuals and families experiencing homelessness, domestic violence, or severe mental illness. This also includes a Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) program and Rapid ReHousing services.
- Parenting and Family Support Programs Home-Based Parenting Support & Family StabilizationOperates the Family Connections program, a change-focused intervention to help families achieve healthier dynamics, and the Nurturing Parenting Program, which strengthens parenting abilities through in-home and community-based services. These programs aim to support families in crisis and improve family stability.
- Rental and Utility Assistance Permanent and Transitional Housing SupportProvides direct financial assistance, case management, and support services through its Rapid ReHousing program, Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) program, and other initiatives to stabilize individuals and families experiencing homelessness or facing eviction and utility shut-off in Mesa.
- Therapeutic Foster Care Program Respite Care for DisabilitiesProvides short-term care and support to children with behavioral health issues by matching them with adults professionalized in behavioral health through its Therapeutic Foster Care Program.
- Therapeutic Foster Care Program Respite Care for DisabilitiesProvides short-term care and support to children with behavioral health issues by matching them with adults professionalized in behavioral health.
advocacy · 4
- Advocacy for Homelessness SolutionsEngages in advocacy efforts, such as op-eds, to urge business leaders to address the homelessness crisis.
- Advocacy for Homelessness SolutionsEngages in advocacy, such as the CEO writing an op-ed in the Phoenix Business Journal, to urge business leaders to address the homelessness crisis.
- Advocacy for Homelessness SolutionsEngages in advocacy, such as an op-ed by CEO Michael Hughes in the Phoenix Business Journal, urging business leaders to address the homelessness crisis.
- Advocacy for Homelessness SolutionsEngages in advocacy efforts, such as op-eds by the CEO, to urge business leaders and the community to address the homelessness crisis.
capacity building · 3
- Foster Parent Recruitment and Training Parent Training for Foster and Adoptive FamiliesRecruits and trains adults to become licensed foster parents or Respite Providers, requiring them to complete state-required training through Foster Parent College and offering a monthly virtual foster parent support group led by behavioral health experts.
- Foster Parent Recruitment and Training Parent Training for Foster and Adoptive FamiliesRecruits and trains adults to become licensed foster parents or Respite Providers, including state-required training through Foster Parent College and a monthly virtual support group led by behavioral health experts.
- Foster Parent Training and Support Parent Training for Foster and Adoptive FamiliesRequires foster parents to complete state-required training through Foster Parent College to equip them with tools to care for children who have experienced trauma and hosts a monthly virtual foster parent support group led by behavioral health experts, providing an hour of training towards renewal.
strategies · 25
how they think
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- Business and Professional Mentorship for Economic Development business_professional_mentorshipThe organization engages business professionals to support the success of small business owners, entrepreneurs, and veterans through targeted economic development services, including business training, counseling, and resource referrals.
- Business and Professional Mentorship for Economic Development business_professional_mentorshipThe organization supports small business owners and entrepreneurs, including veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses, through targeted economic development services, business training, counseling, and resource referrals, often engaging business professionals as mentors.
- Comprehensive Housing and Homelessness Support housing_firstThe organization addresses homelessness and housing instability by providing direct shelter, long-term housing, affordable housing options, and comprehensive support services to individuals and families.
- Comprehensive Housing and Homelessness Support housing_firstThe organization addresses homelessness and housing instability by providing direct shelter, long-term housing, affordable housing, and comprehensive support services to help individuals and families secure stable living situations.
- Comprehensive Housing and Homelessness Support comprehensive housing and support servicesThe organization addresses homelessness and housing instability by providing direct shelter, long-term housing, affordable housing options, and comprehensive support services to help individuals and families achieve stable living situations.
- Comprehensive Support for Foster Families foster parent supportThe organization provides guidance, support, and resources to individuals and families throughout the foster care journey, ensuring foster parents have the necessary licensing, confidence, and resources to care for children from the foster system.
- Comprehensive Support for Foster Families foster parent supportThe organization provides guidance and support to families and individuals throughout the foster care journey, ensuring foster parents have the necessary licensing, confidence, and resources to care for children from the foster system.
- Crisis-to-Stability Approach for Homelessness and Housing Instability crisis-to-stability approachThe organization provides compassionate services and comprehensive resources, including direct shelter, long-term housing, and affordable housing, to help households transition from crisis to stability and ultimately end homelessness and housing instability.
- Education as a Pathway Out of Poverty and Homelessness education_as_pathwayThe organization believes that education is a primary solution to homelessness and poverty, supporting individuals of all ages and educational levels in furthering their education to achieve stability and independence.
- Financial Empowerment and Stability through Education and Matched Savings financial_literacy_educationThe organization empowers low-to-moderate income households to achieve financial stability and independence through free financial literacy classes, personal finance education, homeownership education, access to lending circles, and matched savings programs for education and small business development.
- Financial Empowerment and Stability through Education and Matched Savings financial_empowermentThe organization empowers low-income households to achieve financial stability and independence by providing financial literacy education, matched savings programs for education and small business, and free tax preparation services.
- Financial Empowerment and Stability through Education and Matched Savings financial_literacy_educationThe organization empowers low-to-moderate income households to achieve financial stability and independence through free financial literacy classes, personal finance education, homeownership education, access to lending circles, and matched savings programs with significant matching ratios for education and small business development.
- Financial Empowerment and Stability through Education and Matched Savings financial_empowermentThe organization empowers low-income households to achieve financial stability and independence by providing financial literacy education, matched savings programs, and free tax preparation services.
- Foster Parent and Foster Care Family Support foster_care_supportThe organization provides guidance, support, and resources to families and individuals throughout the foster care journey, ensuring foster parents have the necessary licensing, confidence, and resources to care for children.
- Free Tax Assistance as an Anti-Poverty Strategy free_tax_assistanceThe organization utilizes IRS-certified volunteers to provide free tax preparation and electronic filing services, aiming to serve as an anti-poverty strategy for low-to-moderate income households.
- Integrated Support Services for Household Stability integrated_support_servicesThe organization provides comprehensive, integrated support to low-income households, combining rental and utility assistance with employment support, financial planning, education, weatherization, and health services to improve overall household stability and facilitate transition from crisis to stability.
- Integrated Support Services for Household Stability integrated_support_servicesThe organization provides comprehensive and integrated support to low-income households, combining rental and utility assistance with employment support, financial planning, education, weatherization, and health services to improve overall household stability and foster better relationships.
- Integrated Support for Household Stability integrated_support_servicesThe organization provides comprehensive and integrated support services, including rental and utility assistance, employment support, financial planning, education, weatherization, and health services, to help low-income households transition from crisis to stability and improve overall household well-being.
- Integrated and Comprehensive Support Services for Household Stability integrated_support_servicesThe organization provides integrated support to low-income households, offering a combination of rental and utility assistance, employment support, financial planning, education, weatherization, and health services to improve overall household stability and help families transition from crisis to stability.
- Small Business and Entrepreneurial Development business_mentorshipThe organization supports economic development by engaging business professionals to mentor small business owners and entrepreneurs, and by providing specialized training, counseling, and resource referrals to veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses for small business development.
- Support for Small Business Development and Entrepreneurship business_professional_mentorshipThe organization fosters economic development by engaging business professionals to mentor small business owners and entrepreneurs, and by providing specialized training, counseling, and resource referrals to veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses to support their business ventures.
- Survivor-centered, Trauma-informed Care trauma-informed careThe organization provides services that are tailored to the needs of individuals affected by sexual violence and domestic violence, recognizing the importance of a healing-centered approach to support recovery and promote healthy relationships.
- Survivor-centered, Trauma-informed Care trauma-informed careThe organization provides services that are tailored to the needs of individuals affected by sexual violence and domestic violence, recognizing the importance of healing and recovery from challenging experiences and trauma to promote healthy relationships and well-being.
- Trauma-Informed and Healing-Centered Support trauma_informed_careThe organization provides services that are survivor-centered and trauma-informed, aiming to aid in recovery from challenging experiences and trauma, promote healing, and foster healthy relationships for individuals and families affected by domestic and sexual violence.
- Trauma-Informed and Healing-Centered Support trauma-informed careThe organization provides survivor-centered, trauma-informed services to individuals affected by sexual violence and offers help, guidance, and education to families to aid in recovery from challenging experiences and trauma, promoting healing and healthy relationships.
named programs · 7
what they call their work
Court Advocacy
Support for domestic violence survivors including help filing protective orders, legal referrals, and safety planning
Domestic Violence Hotline
24-hour crisis hotline for Maricopa County providing immediate support, safety planning, and referrals for victims of domestic violence
Emergency Shelter
Safe temporary housing for victims of domestic violence and their children, providing up to 120 days of shelter and supportive resources
Financial Empowerment Services
Programs including financial coaching and case management to help low-income families achieve financial stability
Homeless Shelters
Emergency shelter services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness, with comprehensive support to achieve self-reliance
Sexual Violence Support Services
Advocacy, support groups, and resource referrals for teens and adults who have experienced sexual violence outside intimate relationships
Thunderbird Apartments
Long-term affordable housing complex in Phoenix for individuals and families transitioning out of homelessness
relationships · 11
who they work with
- A New Leaf Partner — CAAFA operates as a program under A New Leaf, providing domestic violence services in Apache Junction and surrounding areas.
- A New Leaf Partner — Co-hosts or is the beneficiary organization for the Camaraderie Gala event.
- A New Leaf Partner — Collaborates with community members to host third-party fundraising events benefiting its programs.
- A New Leaf Partner — Organizes "With One Voice" fundraising event for A New Leaf's domestic violence programs.
- Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS) Government — Partnered with for foster care services.
- Arizona Financial Credit Union Partner — Partnered to transform a domestic violence shelter.
- Foster Parent College Partner — Provides state-required training for foster parents.
- HandsOn Greater Phoenix Partner — Partnered to transform a domestic violence shelter.
- Maricopa County Partner — Operates the Maricopa County Domestic Violence hotline.
- Phoenix Business Journal Partner — Published an op-ed by A New Leaf's CEO regarding homelessness.
- mesaCAN Partner — Collaborates with mesaCAN to provide community support services.