what they call their work
what they do
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Specialty Care for NAS Infants 3 activities
- Infant Cuddler ProgramOperates an "Infant Cuddler" program that provides contact and interaction to babies experiencing Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) using soothing techniques like rocking, swaying, singing, and swaddling.
- Residential Infant Detox and NAS TreatmentOperates a 12-bed/room residential medical facility and therapeutic inpatient center for infants diagnosed with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS), providing 1:1 caregivers and short-term care, typically lasting about one week. The facility also allows parents/caregivers to room-in 24/7.
- Residential Infant Detox and NAS TreatmentOperates a 12-bed/room residential medical facility and therapeutic inpatient center for infants diagnosed with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS), providing 1:1 caregivers and short-term care, typically lasting about one week. The facility allows parents/caregivers to room-in 24/7 and utilizes a significantly lower rate of pharmacologic intervention compared to average NICU use.
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Substance Use Disorder Treatment 2 activities
- Outpatient Behavioral Health and Therapeutic SupportProvides outpatient behavioral health services, case management, peer support, counseling, trauma therapy, and integrative care for pregnant and parenting individuals with substance use disorders, as well as therapeutic support for parents, caregivers, and babies from conception through childhood.
- Public Education and Stigma ReductionEducates the public on the treatment of pregnant and parenting mothers/parents/caregivers experiencing Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and infants with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) to reduce stigma.
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Family Support and Resource Connection 2 activities
- Post-Discharge Family Support and ResourcesConnects families to outpatient services, parenting support, and community resources after discharge, providing follow-up care and support for weeks and months. Also collaborates with families to navigate the Department of Child Safety (DCS) system, including attending court hearings.
- Post-Discharge Family Support and ResourcesConnects families to outpatient services, parenting support, and community resources after discharge, provides follow-up care and support for weeks and months, and collaborates with families to navigate the Department of Child Safety (DCS) system, including attending court hearings.
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Car Seat & Safe Sleep Distribution 2 activities
- Safe Sleep and Car Seat DistributionProvides free car seats to parents and educates them on proper installation and child securing techniques, and distributes free Pack and Play portable cribs while teaching safe sleep practices.
- Safe Sleep and Car Seat EducationDistributes free car seats and Pack and Play portable cribs to parents, educating them on proper installation, child securing techniques, and safe sleep practices.
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Uncategorized 4 activities
- Parental Support GroupsProvides prenatal and postpartum support groups for parents.
- Prenatal and Postpartum Support GroupsProvides support groups for pregnant and postpartum individuals.
- Volunteer and AmeriCorps TrainingTrains volunteers and AmeriCorps members in the Eat, Sleep, and Console (ESC) treatment program and method of care for infants suffering from neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS), providing trauma-informed training and ongoing support. Also trains AmeriCorps members in parenting interventions to prevent child maltreatment and promote family well-being.
- Volunteer and AmeriCorps TrainingTrains volunteers and AmeriCorps members in the "Eat, Sleep, and Console" (ESC) treatment program for infants with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS), provides trauma-informed training, and trains AmeriCorps members in parenting interventions to prevent child maltreatment and promote family well-being.
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the money
who runs it
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN ANDREWS | CFO & COO | 36 | $158K |
| TARA SUNDEM | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $135K |
| LEE GREENFIELD | CDO | 40 | $117K |
- ANNE GARRETT — DIRECTOR
- BETH KOHLER — DIRECTOR
- BETH SCARANO — DIRECTOR
- BRANDON CLARK — PRESIDENT
- CONNIE PEREZ — VICE PRESIDE
- JIM BURKE — SECRETARY
- JOYCE BULMAN — DIRECTOR
- LESLEY WIMMER — DIRECTOR
- MARC LATO — DIRECTOR
- MARGARET BURKE — TREASURER
- MARY JO GREGORY — VICE PRESIDE
- MELISSA DELANEY — DIRECTOR
- MICHAEL MORTON — DIRECTOR
- MIKE BRINKLEY — DIRECTOR
- SUSAN CORDTS — DIRECTOR
who they work with
- AmeriCorps Partner — Hosts AmeriCorps members who serve at the nursery and are trained in specific care methods.
- Arizona Department of Health Government — Licensed as a Level 1 Sub-Acute facility by the Arizona Department of Health.
- Arizona Housing Inc. Partner — Collaborates on housing navigation and referrals for affordable and permanent supportive housing.
- CARF International Partner — Accredited through CARF International.
- Department of Child Safety (DCS) Partner — Collaborates with families to navigate the DCS system, attend court hearings, and ensure family unification.
- National Alliance of Children’s Trust and Prevention Partner — Provides families education based on their protective factors framework.
- Native American Connections Partner — Collaborates on housing navigation and referrals for affordable and permanent supportive housing.
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Funder — Receives funding through the Substance Abuse Block Grant (SABG) which is funded by SAMHSA.