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CHILD & FAMILY RESOURCES INC

AZ · EIN 860251984 · $18.0M rev · operational · advocacy · www.childfamilyresources.org
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Child & Family Resources is an Arizona-based nonprofit that provides education, prevention, and childcare support to families, children, and youth. They offer programs focused on youth leadership, financial literacy, mental wellness, positive parenting skills, and substance misuse prevention. The organization operates across multiple counties in Arizona, aiming to empower families and strengthen communities.

activities · 43

what they do

direct service · 39
  • Child Care Resource & Referral Program Family Support and Resource Connection
    Connects families to child care resources and supports child care providers across Arizona. Served 1,086 families and distributed materials to 20,905 community members through resource dissemination and referral services.
  • Child Care Resource & Referral Program Family Support and Resource Connection
    Provides resources and referrals related to childcare, serving 1,086 families and distributing materials or resources to 20,905 community members.
  • Child Care Resource & Referral Program Family Support and Resource Connection
    Provides materials and resources to 20,905 community members and serves 1,086 families through its referral services.
  • Child Care Resource & Referral Program Family Support and Resource Connection
    Provides materials and resources to community members and serves families through the Child Care Resource & Referral program, reaching 20,905 community members and 1,086 families.
  • Child and Adult Care Food Program CACFP Support for Child Care Providers
    Supports 225 childcare providers and serves 1,710 children through the Child and Adult Care Food Program.
  • Child and Adult Care Food Program CACFP Support for Child Care Providers
    Supports child nutrition by serving 1,710 children through meals and snacks provided via 225 participating child care providers.
  • Child and Adult Care Food Program CACFP Support for Child Care Providers
    Supports 225 child care providers and serves 1,710 children through this food program.
  • Child and Adult Care Food Program CACFP Support for Child Care Providers
    Supports 225 child care providers and serves 1,710 children through the Child and Adult Care Food Program.
  • Community Resource Distribution Family Support and Resource Connection
    Distributed materials or resources to a total of 20,905 community members in FY 2024-2025 across multiple programs, including Child Care Resource & Referral and youth prevention initiatives.
  • Family Connections and Nurturing Parenting Programs Family Support and Resource Connection
    Serves 154 families and provided materials or resources to 546 community members through these family-focused programs.
  • Family Connections and Nurturing Parenting Programs Family Support and Resource Connection
    Provides family support and parenting education services to strengthen family dynamics. Served 154 families and distributed resources to 546 community members.
  • Family Connections and Nurturing Parenting Programs Family Support and Resource Connection
    Serves 154 families and provides materials or resources to 546 community members through these family support programs.
  • Family Connections and Nurturing Parenting Programs Family Support and Resource Connection
    Serves families through the Family Connections and Nurturing Parenting programs, reaching 154 families and providing materials or resources to 546 community members.
  • Served 10,892 individuals and 6,021 families overall through a range of family support and prevention programs.
  • Provides weekly in-home visits by Family Support Specialists to support parents, share resources, and offer hands-on educational activities covering prenatal care, child development, and infant health and safety, serving 2,193 families and 4,411 individuals.
  • Direct support program serving families with in-home services focused on parenting education and family well-being. Served 2,193 families and 4,411 individuals through targeted family support initiatives.
  • Provides weekly in-home visits by Family Support Specialists to support parents and share resources, serving 2,193 families and 4,411 individuals. This includes hands-on educational activities for parents covering prenatal care, child development, and infant health and safety.
  • Deploys 200 Family Support Specialists to conduct home visits for training and empowerment of expectant and new parents across Arizona, serving 6,462 individuals and 2,803 families.
  • Home Visitation Programs for Families Comprehensive Prenatal & Postpartum Support Services
    Provides weekly in-home visits by Family Support Specialists to support expectant and new parents with personalized, hands-on guidance on prenatal care, child development, and infant health and safety. Served 6,462 individuals and 2,803 families during FY 2024-2025, supported by 200 deployed Family Support Specialists.
  • Home Visitation and Family Support Services Comprehensive Prenatal & Postpartum Support Services
    Provides weekly in-home visits by Family Support Specialists to support parents, share resources, and offer personalized, hands-on support to families. This includes educational activities for parents covering prenatal care, child development, and infant health and safety. The program served 2,193 families and 4,411 individuals through the Healthy Families Program, and deployed 200 Family Support Specialists to serve 6,462 individuals and 2,803 families across Arizona during FY 2024-2025.
  • Mental Health Training and Support Youth Mental Health Education & Peer Support
    Conducted 10 mental health training events and provided direct support to 96 individuals through targeted mental health initiatives.
  • Mental Health Training and Support Youth Mental Health Education & Peer Support
    Conducts mental health training events for youth and adults, providing support to individuals. The organization conducted 10 mental health training events and provided training and support to 96 individuals.
  • Mental Health Training and Support Youth Mental Health Education & Peer Support
    Conducts mental health training events and provides support to youth and adults, reaching 96 individuals and holding 10 events.
  • Offers a wellness series that uses breathing and gentle movement to reduce stress and build resilience as a protective factor against substance misuse.
  • Offers stress-reduction workshops using breathing and gentle movement to build resilience as a protective factor against substance misuse.
  • Supports youth and individuals through resilience-building activities and trainings focused on mental health and substance misuse prevention. Served 261 individuals, including 247 youth, and held 20 events and trainings.
  • Serves 261 individuals, including 247 youth, through 20 events and trainings focused on building resilience.
  • Serves individuals and youth through the Resilience Initiative program, reaching 261 individuals and 247 youth, and holding 20 events and trainings.
  • Offers programs aimed at building resilience, serving 261 individuals and 247 youth, and holding 20 events and trainings.
  • Substance Misuse Prevention and Training (TISAPP)
    Distributes materials and resources, provides Motivational Interviewing training, and offers free Rx 360 Substance Misuse and Naloxone trainings to parents and community members, directly impacting 752 individuals and serving 103 adult service providers.
  • Substance Misuse Prevention and Wellness Programs
    Offers free Rx 360 Substance Misuse and Naloxone trainings, including medication locking bags and nasal spray Narcan, to parents and community members. Additionally, provides the One Hour Wellness Series, which uses breathing and gentle movement to reduce stress and build resilience as a protective factor against substance misuse. The TISAPP program directly impacted 752 individuals, distributed materials to 18,605 community members, and provided Motivational Interviewing training to 162 community members and services to 103 adult service providers.
  • Substance Misuse and Naloxone Trainings
    Offers free Rx 360 Substance Misuse and Naloxone trainings, including medication locking bags and nasal spray Narcan, to parents and community members.
  • TISAPP Program
    Distributes materials and resources to community members, directly impacting 752 individuals and providing Motivational Interviewing training or documentary access to 162 community members, and serving 103 adult service providers.
  • TISAPP Substance Misuse Prevention Program
    Provides substance misuse prevention services including Rx 360 trainings, Naloxone distribution, and Motivational Interviewing training. Directly impacted 752 individuals and distributed resources to 18,605 community members in FY 2024-2025, including 162 trained in Motivational Interviewing and 103 adult service providers served.
  • Youth Healthy Relationships Programs Youth Mental Health Education & Peer Support
    Offers programming focused on healthy relationships for youth, serving 209 individuals and distributing resources to 2,165 community members.
  • Implements prevention programs for adolescents focusing on healthy relationships, substance use prevention, mental health awareness, and youth leadership, serving 1,421 individuals and distributing resources to 20,778 community members through 111 events and trainings.
  • Implements prevention programs for adolescents focusing on healthy relationships, substance use prevention, mental health awareness, and youth leadership, serving 1,421 individuals and providing resources to 20,778 community members through 111 events and trainings.
  • Implements prevention programs for adolescents focusing on healthy relationships, substance use prevention, mental health awareness, and youth leadership. Served 1,421 individuals, provided resources to 20,778 community members, and held 111 events and trainings.
  • Implements prevention programs for adolescents focused on healthy relationships, substance use prevention, mental health awareness, and youth leadership. These programs served 1,421 individuals, provided materials or resources to 20,778 community members, and held 111 events and trainings.
capacity building · 4
  • Capacity Building for Early Childhood Providers Early Care Provider Training & Support
    Enhances quality of early care through professional development, coaching, and college-level coursework. Trained 3,166 educators and providers, served 172 childcare providers via Quality First, 24 through Project Best, and 3,563 total providers in FY 2024-2025. Provided 45 professional development hours via the Arizona Early Childhood Workforce Registry and delivered resources to improve child nutrition and care quality.
  • Child Care Provider Capacity Building Early Care Provider Training & Support
    Delivers resources and programs to early childhood providers to enhance childcare quality and child nutrition in Arizona. This includes providing college-level coursework, individualized coaching, and professional development hours to center-based and family childcare providers. The organization served 172 childcare providers through the Quality First program and 24 providers through Project Best, holding 20 events and trainings for the latter.
  • Childcare Provider Coaching and Professional Development Early Care Provider Training & Support
    Provides college-level coursework, individualized coaching, and professional development hours to center-based and family childcare providers through programs like Quality First and Project Best, serving 172 childcare providers and holding 20 events and trainings.
  • Educator and Provider Training Early Care Provider Training & Support
    Trains educators and providers, having trained 3,166 individuals, and delivers resources and programs to early childhood providers to enhance childcare quality and child nutrition in Arizona.
strategies · 34

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named programs · 10

what they call their work

Emerging Relationships Workshop
Curriculum for 5th- and 6th-graders (ages 10-12) focused on Positive Youth Development principles including character, caring, confidence, connection, competence, and contribution
Family Connections Program
Home-based family support program with weekly (Level I) or bi-weekly (Level II) visits over five months to reduce risk of maltreatment and address family-level challenges
Mind Matters
Interactive workshop for ages 12+ addressing effects of adversity and toxic stress, based on science related to Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
Money Habitudes Teens
Financial literacy program for teens (13-18) and young adults (16-24) focusing on behavioral dynamics of money and practical financial insights
Nurturing Parenting Program
Home-based program providing weekly two-hour visits over four months to help parents develop positive parenting skills, emotional regulation, and nurturing routines
Resilience Initiative (TRI) Youth Leader
A program that equips young leaders with skills in co-facilitation, self-sufficiency, conflict resolution, community impact, strategic problem-solving, and brand ambassadorship.
TISAPP (Trauma Informed Substance Abuse Prevention Program)
Substance misuse prevention program offering trainings on opioid, marijuana, and vaping prevention, naloxone distribution, and trauma-informed care strategies
The Resilience Initiative
Youth-led program offering community-based workshops in financial literacy, mental wellness, leadership, and personal development for youth ages 10-24
Trauma Informed Substance Abuse Prevention Program (TISAPP)
Provides trainings for parents and community members on opioid, marijuana, and vaping prevention, including Rx 360 Substance Misuse and Naloxone trainings, and screenings of relevant documentaries.
Wellness Hour Sessions
Stress reduction program teaching gentle movement and breathing techniques to support mental wellness
relationships · 22

who they work with

  • Arizona Department of Child Safety Partner — Refers families to the Family Connections and Nurturing Parenting programs and collaborates on child safety and family reunification goals.
  • Arizona Department of Economic Security Government — Funding provider for the Arizona Child Care Resource & Referral program through the federal Child Care and Development Block Grant.
  • Arizona Department of Health Services Government — Funding for the Quality First program is supported by grants, including state-level early childhood funding administered through public agencies.
  • Arizona Early Childhood Workforce Registry Partner — Collaborates to provide professional development hours to program participants.
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Partner — Partner organization in the TISAPP program
  • CCHCI Partner — Partner organization in the TISAPP program
  • CODAC Partner — Partner organization in the TISAPP program
  • Catalina High School Partner — Partner in delivering youth leadership and prevention programming
  • Dannyell Harris Partner — Program contact for the Mental Health Matters program.
  • Davis Bilingual Magnet School Partner — Partner in delivering youth leadership and prevention programming
  • Department of Economic Security (DES) Government — Certifies eligible home providers for participation in the Child and Adult Care Food Program.
  • Department of Health Services (DHS) Government — Certifies eligible group homes for participation in the Child and Adult Care Food Program.
  • Diaper Bank of Southern Arizona Partner — Provides support in part for the Healthy Families Program.
  • Great Things Thrift Store Partner — Thrift store whose proceeds support nonprofit programs for Arizona children, teens, and families.
  • JTED Partner — Partner in delivering youth leadership and prevention programming
  • Jenny Cox Partner — Program contact for Ready4Life and Go Grrls
  • Juvenile Detention Court Partner — Partner in delivering youth leadership and prevention programming
  • Karely Bustamante Partner — Program contact for Guy Talk
  • Kassandra Ruiz Partner — Program contact for Teen Impact
  • Kennedy Van Norman Partner — Program contact for Empowering Youth 2.0
  • Mary Meredith Partner — Partner in delivering youth leadership and prevention programming
  • Sandbox AZ Partner — Statewide childcare navigation platform operated in partnership to connect families, providers, and employers.