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PARENT ORGANIZATION
MESA, AZ · EIN 860723638 · Form 990PF · FY2022 · Micro (<$100K) · www.parentsupportarizona.com
revenue
$13K
expenses
$11K
net assets
$27K
employees
—
profile · synthesized from sources

Parent Support Arizona connects families of children with diverse needs to trained advocates who help navigate complex systems including special education, behavioral health, and the Arizona Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD). The organization supports parents in understanding evaluations, individualized education plans, and accessing services. It operates statewide and focuses on empowering families through advocacy, resources, and case management.

named programs · 5 · from sources

what they call their work

Behavioral Health Advocacy
Supports families navigating Arizona’s Medicaid-managed behavioral health system for children with emotional, behavioral, or psychiatric needs
Complex Case Management
Provides guidance for families whose children require services across multiple state systems, ensuring coordinated support
DDD System Advocacy
Assists families in accessing and maintaining services through Arizona’s Division of Developmental Disabilities, including case coordination and respite care
Resource Navigation
Offers curated resources and referrals for disabilities and special needs, including links to national and local support organizations
Special Education Advocacy
Connects families with advocates who help understand IEPs, 504 plans, evaluations, and attend meetings with schools to support student needs
activities · 4 groups

what they do

  • Special Needs Family Resource Support 3 activities
    • Developmental and Behavioral Health System Navigation
      Assists families in navigating and resolving concerns within Arizona's Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), Arizona Long Term Care System (ALTCS), and the state behavioral health system, including support for behavioral issues and executive functioning concerns.
    • Resource Compilation for Parents
      Identifies and compiles a comprehensive list of resources specifically for parents of children with special needs and disabilities to aid in their navigation of support systems.
    • Resource Compilation for Special Needs Families
      Identifies and compiles a comprehensive list of resources, tools, and guides for parents of children with special needs and disabilities to help them navigate support systems.
  • Special Education Advocacy Services 2 activities
    • Special Education Advocacy
      Provides special education advocacy services to families in Arizona, helping them navigate the public school system, understand their child's needs, and advocate for appropriate support through IEP and 504 plans. This includes reviewing evaluations, attending meetings, and addressing issues like bullying.
    • Special Education Advocacy
      Provides special education advocacy services to families in Arizona, helping them navigate the public school system, understand their child's needs, and advocate for appropriate support through IEP and 504 plans. This includes reviewing evaluations and attending meetings.
  • Child and Family Team Coordination 1 activity
    • Complex Care Management and Advocacy Connections
      Provides complex care management services and connects families with independent advocates for virtual intake meetings to review records and provide ongoing support regarding their children's progress in school, community, and home settings.
  • Uncategorized 3 activities
    • Bullying and Gifted Children Support
      Offers support and guidance to parents addressing bullying and provides support for families with gifted children.
    • Complex Care Management and Advocacy Connections
      Offers complex care management services and connects families with independent advocates for virtual intake meetings to review records and provide comprehensive support for children with special needs and disabilities.
    • Developmental and Behavioral Health System Navigation
      Assists families in navigating and resolving concerns within Arizona's Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), Arizona Long Term Care System (ALTCS), and the state behavioral health system, providing support and guidance for children with special needs and disabilities.
financials · form 990PF · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$13K
Contributions & grants$13K100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$00%
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expenses
Total expenses$11K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
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balance sheet
Total assets$28K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$27K
4 years on record · 2018–2022 · YoY revenue +79.0%
relationships · 5

who they work with

  • Arizona Department of Economic Security, Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) Government — Helps families navigate services provided by the DDD.
  • COPAA Network — Jessamyn Putnam is a COPAA-trained special education advocate.
  • COPAA (Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates) Network — Heather Bell is an active member, contributing to advancing the rights of students with disabilities.
  • advocates Partner — Connects families with trained advocates to support their needs.
  • independent orginizations Partner — Independent organizations providing advocacy services to families referred by Parent Support Arizona