activities · 3
what they do
direct service · 2
- Clothing and Supply Distribution for Foster Youth Comfort and Care Kits DistributionProvides free clothing, including emergency distributions, and other essential items like books, toys, and school supplies to foster children, foster families, and kinship families in Pima County and Southern Arizona through monthly events and emergency pulls.
- Foster Care Resource Navigation Foster Care and Adoption ServicesAssists foster and kinship families by providing information and guidance on community resources and navigating the complexities of the foster care system.
capacity building · 1
- Informative Blogging Foster & Special Needs Family BloggingPublishes informative blogs related to Spreading Threads' activities and foster care in Arizona.
strategies · 6
how they think
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- Agency referral network for trusted access agency_referral_network_modelBuilds trusted relationships with foster care agencies to serve as a reliable, accessible resource, ensuring families receive support through formal referral pathways.
- Client-choice shopping model for clothing distribution client-choice modelUses a client-choice "shopping" model at monthly events to allow foster children and families to select the clothing items they need, promoting autonomy and dignity through personal choice.
- Clothing access to promote dignity and self-esteem clothing_access_for_dignityProvides gently used and new clothing to foster children to reduce financial strain on families and support emotional well-being by ensuring children have appropriate, confidence-building attire.
- Community feedback-driven service adaptation community_feedback_driven_serviceContinuously adapts services based on feedback and lived experiences of foster children and caregivers, ensuring programs are respectful, equitable, and responsive to real needs.
- Community partnerships for expanded support community partnershipsCollaborates with local businesses and community organizations to extend resources and support to youth in foster care, families, and partner agencies.
- Resource provision for foster family support resource_provisionCompiles and shares information on free or low-cost community resources in Tucson and Arizona, helping foster families and prospective foster parents access essential services.
named programs · 3
what they call their work
Clothing and Item Provision
Provides free new and gently used clothing, shoes, school supplies, books, and toys to foster, adoptive, and kinship families, and foster children in group homes.
Emergency Pulls
Offers emergency assistance, day and night, for children entering the foster care system with little to no belongings.
Wheel of Fortune
Allows visiting foster children to spin a wheel and choose a small prize, aiming to bring joy and a sense of specialness.
relationships · 44
who they work with
- 100+ Guys Who Give Tucson Partner — A Tucson-based giving circle that makes donations to local charities.
- 3form Partner — A company focused on office interiors with a mission to make a net-positive impact on people and the environment.
- A Circle Together Partner — Lists as a community resource for foster parents.
- A Place To Call Home Partner — Lists as a community resource for foster parents.
- AVIVA Children’s Services Partner — Lists AVIVA Children's Services as a community resource for foster children and families.
- Andra Heart Foundation Partner — Supports community and public health projects in honor of Andra.
- Arizona Association for Foster & Adoptive Parents Partner — Lists Arizona Association for Foster & Adoptive Parents as a community resource for foster and adoptive parents.
- Arizona Department of Child Safety Partner — Lists as a community resource for foster parents.
- Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation Partner — Lists Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation as a community resource for children in foster care.
- Arizona Gives Day Partner — An annual giving movement that unites nonprofits in Arizona for online giving; Spreading Threads is an approved nonprofit.
- Arizona Helping Hands Partner — Largest provider of essential necessities for children in foster care in Arizona.
- Arizona MENTOR Partner — Lists as a community resource for foster parents.
- Arizona’s Children Association Partner — Lists as a community resource for foster parents.
- Aviva Divas Partner — A group of volunteers who craft special gifts for children in foster care at Aviva Children’s Services.
- Boost a Foster Family Partner — Lists Boost a Foster Family as a community resource for low-income kinship families applying for foster care licensure.
- CORE Furniture Partner — A woman-owned, minority-owned small business providing corporate procurement services and commercial furniture.
- Casa de los Ninos Partner — Lists as a community resource for foster parents.
- Chirco Performance Automotive Partner — Offers a selection of VW parts.
- City of Tucson Partner — Leveraging American Rescue Plan Act funds to support community needs.
- Community Foundation for Southern Arizona (CFSA) Partner — Connects donors to causes and serves as a link between philanthropy and community needs.
- Connect Tucson Partner — Leverages resources like incentives and grants to enhance Tucson’s economic health.
- Costco Wholesale Partner — A warehouse retail outlet that gives back to local nonprofits.
- Desert Mariposa, The Boho West Boutique Partner — A women’s apparel and handbag boutique in Tucson, AZ.
- Deupree Family Foundation Funder — Provides funding to groups and organizations, particularly interested in education, social services, animal welfare, and the environment.
- FostAdopt Connections Partner — Lists FostAdopt Connections as a community resource for kinship, foster, and adoptive families in Tucson.
- Foster & Adoptive Council of Tucson Partner — Lists as a community resource for foster parents.
- Foster Cooperative Partner — Lists Foster Cooperative as an online community resource for those helping children and youth facing adversity.
- Free Arts Partner — Connects children who have experienced trauma with resilience-building art programs and mentors.
- Fruchthendler Elementary School Partner — An elementary school focused on providing a safe learning environment.
- Gap Ministries Partner — Lists as a community resource for foster parents.
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