activities · 4
what they do
direct service · 3
- Annual Christmas Party for Foster Children Holiday Food and Gift DistributionOrganizes an annual Christmas party for foster children, providing presents, games, and food.
- Financial Assistance and Support for Foster Children Youth Workforce Development for Foster AlumniProvides financial assistance for basic necessities, educational support (including tutoring and scholarships), and special requests like personal computers for foster children in Pinal County. This includes covering prom expenses for high school seniors in foster care.
- School Supply Distribution and Events Back-to-School Supply DistributionDistributes backpacks and school supplies to foster children in Pinal County, supporting over 1,000 children. This is often done through events like movie nights and summer movie events.
capacity building · 1
- CASA Program Support and Volunteer Recruitment CASA Program Support & AwarenessRaises awareness of the CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) program and supports the recruitment and training of new CASA volunteers.
strategies · 2
how they think
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- Community-Driven Supplemental Support community_driven_supportThe organization employs a community-driven approach to foster care support, emphasizing collective action and collaboration to provide supplemental assistance beyond basic system-provided needs. This includes focusing on small extras that improve foster children's well-being and creating welcoming environments through collaborative art and space improvement projects.
- Volunteer-Driven Advocacy and Support volunteer_advocacyThe organization leverages a network of volunteers to advocate for children in foster care, specifically by recruiting and training CASA volunteers. This volunteer-driven approach also extends to outreach and support efforts, ensuring children's needs are met and their voices are heard within the system.
named programs · 6
what they call their work
Ann Desert Memorial Scholarship
Provides scholarships to graduating high school students who have been raised in foster care or alternative non-parental living arrangements
Annual Christmas Party
Hosts a yearly event featuring Santa, presents, games, and food for foster children and their families
Back to School Backpack & School Supply Program
Distributes backpacks filled with school supplies to foster children in Pinal County, often accompanied by a movie night event with treats and goodie bags
Project Prom
Provides financial assistance to high school seniors in foster care for prom-related expenses including dresses, tuxedo rentals, dinner, and limousine services
Special Requests Program
Offers financial support for individual needs such as tutoring, computers, and other educational or personal items requested by CASA volunteers or DCS caseworkers
Walls of Welcome: Fostering Hope for Pinal County Children
Partners with the Casa Grande Art Association and DCS to create welcoming environments in DCS visitation rooms through murals and child-friendly furniture
relationships · 7
who they work with
- CASA Volunteers Partner — CASA Volunteers can request tutors and financial assistance for children.
- Casa Grande Art Association Partner — Collaborates on the "Walls of Welcome" mural project to create welcoming spaces in DCS visitation rooms.
- DCS Caseworkers Partner — DCS Caseworkers can request tutors and financial assistance for children.
- Department of Child Safety Government — Collaborates with the Department of Child Safety in support of foster children.
- Department of Child Services (DCS) Partner — Partners on the "Walls of Welcome" project to improve visitation spaces for foster families.
- Pinal County Foster Assisted Services Partner — Local organization collaborating to support foster children in Pinal County.
- Pinal County Program Advisors Partner — Works with Pinal County Program Advisors, including the CASA Coordinator, to support foster care services.