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THE ARIZONA CHAPTER OF THE ASSOCIATION

PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 860578107 · Form 990EZ · FY2020 · Micro (<$100K) · www.azafcc.org
revenue
$39K
expenses
$70K
net assets
$51K
employees
mission · from form 990

The Arizona Chapter of The Association of Family & Conciliation Courts (AZAFCC) is an interdisciplinary association of professionals dedicated to improving the lives of children and families through the resolution of family conflict. AFCC promotes a collaborative approach to serving the needs of children among those who work in and with family law systems, encouraging education, research and innovation and identifying best practices.AZAFCC encourages education, research and innovation while also identifying best practices for all professionals serving families.

profile · synthesized from sources

Professional association dedicated to improving the resolution of family conflict through interdisciplinary collaboration, education, and policy guidance. Serves practitioners, researchers, and policymakers in family court systems with training, conferences, and practice resources. Operates internationally with regional chapters, including a state-level chapter in Arizona.

named programs · 5 · from sources

what they call their work

AFCC Annual Conference
International conference featuring research, policy, and practice innovations in family court; rotates locations annually (e.g., Seattle 2026, Baltimore 2027)
Center for Excellence in Family Court Practice
Initiative producing practice guidelines, policy recommendations, and resources to improve family court systems
Family Court Review
Peer-reviewed journal publishing research and analysis on family law, policy, and practice for members
Monthly Webinars
Regular educational sessions on topics like parenting disputes, intimate partner violence, and family systems for professionals
Sedona Conference
Annual Arizona-focused conference planned by the local chapter, addressing regional family court issues and professional development
activities · 5 groups

what they do

  • Family Court Practice Standards & Training 12 activities
    • Community Provider Education
      Establishes a yearly program to educate community providers on working with Family Court.
    • Develop and publish practice guidelines and research resources
      Produces and disseminates standards of practice, bench books, co-parenting guides, summit reports, and other resources for family law professionals. Topics include child custody evaluation, mediation, parenting coordination, and responses to domestic violence and child sexual abuse.
    • Develop and publish practice guidelines and resources
      Produces and disseminates standards of practice, bench books, co-parenting guides, parenting time planning tools, summit reports on domestic violence and child sexual abuse, and other resources to support family court practitioners, policymakers, and researchers.
    • Develop and publish practice guidelines and resources
      Produces and disseminates standards of practice, bench books, co-parenting guides, parenting time planning tools, summit reports on domestic violence and child sexual abuse, and other resources to support family court practitioners, policymakers, and researchers.
    • Develop policy initiatives and practice guidelines
      Develops policy initiatives and practice guidelines to inform the work of practitioners, policymakers, and researchers in family court practice, and provides standards of practice for various family law and court-involved services.
    • Develop policy initiatives and practice guidelines
      Develops policy initiatives and practice guidelines to inform the work of practitioners, policymakers, and researchers in family court practice, and provides standards of practice for various family law and court-involved services.
    • Educate community providers on Family Court
      Establishes a yearly program to educate community providers on working with Family Court.
    • Educate community providers on Family Court
      Establishes a yearly program to educate community providers on working with Family Court.
    • Policy and Practice Guideline Development
      Develops policy initiatives and practice guidelines to inform the work of practitioners, policymakers, and researchers in family court practice, covering areas such as supervised visitation, child representation, mediation, parenting coordination, and child custody evaluation.
    • Publication of Resources and Research
      Publishes reports, plans, articles, and resources such as parenting book lists, divorce coping resources, bench books for family court interventions, co-parenting communication guides, and summit reports on topics like domestic violence and child sexual abuse.
    • Publish reports and articles
      Publishes reports, plans, and articles on various aspects of family law, including parenting resources, bench books for family court interventions, co-parenting guides, and summit reports on topics like domestic violence.
    • Publish reports, guides, and articles
      Publishes reports, plans, and articles on topics related to family law, including parenting resources, bench books for family court interventions, co-parenting guides, and summit reports.
  • Family Court Professional Training & Convening 9 activities
    • Deliver professional training through webinars and conferences
      Hosts regular webinars and annual conferences on advanced issues in family court practice, including topics such as child custody, mediation, intimate partner violence, and co-parenting. Maintains a library of on-demand webinar recordings for ongoing access by professionals.
    • Deliver webinars and educational programming
      Hosts monthly and on-demand webinars on topics relevant to family court professionals, including mediation, co-parenting, intimate partner violence, legal abuse, and social science updates; maintains a library of past webinar recordings.
    • Deliver webinars and educational programming
      Hosts monthly and on-demand webinars on topics relevant to family court professionals, including mediation, co-parenting, intimate partner violence, legal abuse, and social science updates; maintains a library of past webinar recordings.
    • Organize and host annual and virtual conferences
      Plans and hosts the annual Sedona Conference and other virtual conferences focused on advanced issues in family court practice, such as child custody evaluation, litigation, and creative interventions for overwhelmed court systems.
    • Organize and host annual and virtual conferences
      Plans and hosts the annual Sedona Conference and other virtual conferences focused on advanced issues in family court practice, such as child custody evaluation, litigation, and creative interventions for overwhelmed court systems.
    • Plan and execute the annual Sedona Conference
      Organizes and manages the annual Sedona Conference, including speaker coordination, nominations, logistics, and audio/visual support. The conference serves as a key professional development and networking event for family court practitioners.
    • Professional Training and Education
      Offers conferences, webinars, and training programs for practitioners working with families in conflict, including an annual Sedona Conference and a library of on-demand webinars. This includes coordinating speakers, managing audio/visual needs, and providing student scholarships for the Sedona Conference.
    • Provide professional training and education
      Offers conferences, webinars, and training programs for practitioners working with families in conflict, covering topics such as child custody, mediation, and family systems. This includes planning and hosting an annual Sedona Conference and maintaining a library of past webinar recordings.
    • Provide professional training and education
      Offers conferences, webinars, and training programs for practitioners working with families in conflict, covering topics such as child custody, mediation, and family systems. This includes planning and hosting an annual Sedona Conference and maintaining a library of past webinar recordings.
  • Chapter Network Development & Support 4 activities
    • Membership Growth and Engagement
      Works to increase the Chapter's membership and manages nominations for the Board of Directors.
    • Support organizational capacity and membership engagement
      Conducts membership outreach, manages board nominations, coordinates speakers, and awards scholarships to students to strengthen the Chapter’s professional network and institutional capacity.
    • Support professional development and membership engagement
      Coordinates membership growth, manages board nominations, secures speakers, provides student scholarships, and organizes recognition programs to support engagement and leadership within the Chapter.
    • Support professional development and membership engagement
      Manages board nominations, coordinates speakers, provides student scholarships, and works to grow chapter membership through the Engagement Committee.
  • Association Communications & Membership Management 3 activities
    • Manage chapter communications and outreach materials
      Oversees social media, designs training brochures, coordinates audio/visual needs for conferences, and maintains the Arizona Chapter website to support member and public engagement.
    • Manage communications and digital presence
      Oversees the Chapter’s website, social media platforms, training brochures, and audio/visual needs for events to ensure effective communication and professional visibility.
    • Manage organizational operations and communications
      Oversees the Chapter’s communications through social media, website maintenance, brochure design, and audio/visual coordination for events; supports conference logistics and outreach.
  • Uncategorized 5 activities
    • Recognition and Awards
      Recognizes individuals for their contributions to the Arizona Chapter of the AFCC and family law, including lifetime achievement awards and acknowledgments for service on the Board of Directors.
    • Recognize contributions to Family Law
      Recognizes individuals for their contributions and support to the Arizona Chapter of the AFCC and Family Law, including lifetime achievement awards and acknowledgments for service on the Board of Directors.
    • Recognize contributions to Family Law
      Recognizes individuals for their contributions and support to the Arizona Chapter of the AFCC and to Family Law, including lifetime achievement awards and acknowledgments for service on the Board of Directors.
    • Recognize contributions to family law and court practice
      Presents lifetime achievement awards and honors individuals for service to the Arizona Chapter and contributions to family law at annual conferences and bar conventions.
    • Recognize professional contributions through awards
      Honors individuals for lifetime achievement and service to the Arizona Chapter and family law community through formal awards presented at the Sedona Conference and Arizona State Bar events.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2020
revenue
Total revenue$39K
Contributions & grants$3K7%
Program service revenue$37K93%
Investment income
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$70K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$51K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$51K
1 years on record · 2020–2020
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020

who runs it

board members · 1
  • BENJAMIN DEGUIRE — Director
relationships · 4

who they work with

  • AFCC Network — The Arizona Chapter is part of the larger AFCC organization.
  • AFCC AAML Partner — Co-hosted the 2025 Conference on Advanced Issues in Child Custody.
  • AFCC International Organization Network — Arizona Chapter operates as a state chapter under the AFCC International Organization, requiring joint membership.
  • Association of Family and Conciliation Courts Network — THE ARIZONA CHAPTER OF THE ASSOCIATION is a chapter of the national Association of Family and Conciliation Courts.