activities · 34
what they do
direct service · 27
- Adoption and Foster Care Placement Foster Care and Adoption ServicesFacilitates adoptions and places children and youth in foster homes, having facilitated 326 adoptions and placed over 1,200 children and youth in foster homes in the last fiscal year.
- Clinical Assessment and Treatment PlanningProvides clinical assessment and treatment planning using the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics (NMT).
- Clinical Assessment and Treatment Planning Trauma-Informed Counseling for Youth & FamiliesProvides clinical assessment and treatment planning using the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics (NMT) to support trauma-affected youth.
- Foster Care and Adoption Services Foster Care and Adoption ServicesFacilitates adoptions and places children and youth in foster homes, including providing Home Assessment & Courtesy Supervision services across all fifteen counties of Arizona. The organization also prepares Annual Guardianship Reports for children and youth with Permanency Guardianship.
- Foster Care and Adoption Services Foster Care and Adoption ServicesFacilitates foster care placements and adoptions across Arizona, including comprehensive Home Study Assessments for kinship caregivers and monthly home visits for children in foster care placed outside their referring region.
- Foster Care and Adoption Services Foster Care and Adoption ServicesFacilitated 326 adoptions and placed over 1,200 children and youth in foster homes in the last fiscal year, while also completing comprehensive Home Study Assessments for prospective kinship caregivers.
- Guardianship Reporting and Supervision Foster Care and Adoption ServicesPrepares Annual Guardianship Reports for children or youth one year after Permanency Guardianship is granted and provides Home Assessment & Courtesy Supervision services across all fifteen counties of Arizona.
- Guardianship and Post-Permanency Services Foster Care and Adoption ServicesPrepares Annual Guardianship Reports one year after Permanency Guardianship is granted and supports families through guardianship processes, including assistance with court-related procedures in Tucson.
- Kinship Care Support Services Kinship Caregiver Support & AdvocacyProvides direct support to kinship caregivers across Arizona, including assistance with guardianship applications, access to public benefits (TANF, AHCCCS, Kids Care), fingerprint clearance, legal resources, school enrollment, and navigation of health and social service systems.
- Kinship Caregiver Support Services Kinship Caregiver Support & AdvocacyProvides comprehensive support services to kinship caregivers across Arizona, including information and resource referrals, advanced education, assistance with guardianship packets, legal resource information, support groups, and help with public benefits applications. This includes home study assessments for prospective kinship caregivers and monthly home visits for children in foster care placed outside their region.
- Kinship Caregiver Support Services Kinship Caregiver Support & AdvocacyProvides comprehensive support services to kinship caregivers across Arizona, including information and resource referrals, advanced education, assistance with guardianship packets, legal resource information, support groups, and help with public benefits applications. This includes home study assessments for prospective kinship caregivers and monthly home visits for children in foster care.
- Parent Education Services Life Skills and Parenting EducationOffers voluntary, non-clinical, individualized parent education services tailored to the expressed needs of attending families, including classes and workshops in English and Spanish.
- Parent Education and Child Development Support Life Skills and Parenting EducationOffers voluntary, non-clinical, individualized parent education services, including classes and workshops in English and Spanish, to support child development from birth to age five.
- Parent Education and Early Childhood Development Support Life Skills and Parenting EducationProvides training, tools, and non-clinical parent education services to families with children from birth to age five, including workshops in English and Spanish at community-friendly locations to support child development.
- Parent Education and Support Life Skills and Parenting EducationOffers voluntary, non-clinical, individualized parent education services, including classes and workshops in English and Spanish, to support child development from birth to age five.
- Provision of Essential Items Emergency Supply DistributionProvides needed items to over 40,000 children and families in Arizona through an Amazon Wish List program.
- Provision of Essential Items Emergency Supply DistributionProvides essential items to over 40,000 children and families in Arizona through an Amazon Wish List program.
- Resource Distribution via Amazon Wish List Emergency Supply DistributionProvides essential items to over 40,000 children and families in Arizona through a managed Amazon Wish List program.
- Resource Referrals for Kinship Caregivers Kinship Caregiver Support & AdvocacyProvides information and resource referrals to kinship caregivers statewide, including legal resource information and advocacy within school systems and courts in Phoenix and Tucson.
- Statewide Program Operations Life Skills and Parenting EducationOperates more than a dozen programs and services across all fifteen counties of Arizona to support child well-being and family stability.
- Summer Camp for AHCCCS-Enrolled Youth Medical Needs Summer CampsOperates a free summer camp for children and youth ages 8–17 who are enrolled in Arizona’s AHCCCS health program.
- Summer Camp for Children Medical Needs Summer CampsOperates a free summer camp for children ages 8-17 who are enrolled in AHCCCS.
- Support Groups and Advanced Education for Kinship CaregiversFacilitates support groups and offers advanced education programs for kinship caregivers in Phoenix and Tucson to strengthen caregiving capacity and peer support networks.
- Support for Kinship Caregivers Kinship Caregiver Support & AdvocacyProvides services to help kinship caregivers navigate systems and access community resources, including assistance with guardianship packets and public benefits applications in Phoenix and Tucson.
- Youth Transition Support Youth Workforce Development for Foster AlumniProvides support services for youth transitioning out of Arizona State or Tribal Foster Care, including skill-building opportunities and resources for successful living after leaving the foster care system.
- Youth Transition Support Services Youth Workforce Development for Foster AlumniProvides skill-building and support services for youth transitioning out of Arizona State or Tribal Foster Care, including resources to promote resilience, social connections, cognitive development, and successful independent living after foster care.
- Youth Transition and Skill-Building Programs Youth Workforce Development for Foster AlumniProvides support services and skill-building opportunities for youth transitioning out of Arizona State or Tribal Foster Care, focusing on resilience, adolescent brain development, social connections, and cognitive and social-emotional competency.
advocacy · 3
- Kinship Care Advocacy Kinship Caregiver Support & AdvocacyAdvocates for kinship caregivers and children within various systems including school systems, courts, healthcare, mental health agencies, benefits programs, and the Department of Child Safety in Phoenix and Tucson. The organization's kinship model has been approved as a "supported" practice by the US Department of Health & Human Services’ Prevention Services Clearinghouse.
- Kinship Care Advocacy Kinship Caregiver Support & AdvocacyAdvocates for kinship caregivers and children within various systems including school systems, courts, healthcare, mental health agencies, benefits programs, and the Department of Child Safety (DCS).
- Kinship Care Advocacy and System Navigation Kinship Caregiver Support & AdvocacyOffers advocacy and system navigation support for kinship caregivers and children within school systems, courts, healthcare, mental health agencies, benefits programs, and the Department of Child Safety in Phoenix and Tucson.
capacity building · 4
- Trauma Informed Care Training Trauma-Informed Care Training for IDD ProvidersProvides Trauma Informed Care training to all staff as part of daily practice to enhance service delivery and support for children and families.
- Trauma-Informed Care Capacity Building Trauma-Informed Care Training for IDD ProvidersImplements Trauma Informed Care training for all staff as part of daily practice to improve service delivery and organizational responsiveness to trauma.
- Trauma-Informed Care Training Trauma-Informed Care Training for IDD ProvidersProvides Trauma Informed Care training to all staff as part of daily practice to ensure a consistent approach to care.
- Trauma-Informed Care Training Trauma-Informed Care Training for IDD ProvidersProvides Trauma Informed Care training to all staff as part of their daily practice to ensure a consistent and supportive approach in their services.
strategies · 23
how they think
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- Accreditation-Driven Quality Assurance accreditation_driven_quality_assuranceEnsures high-quality, accountable service delivery and effective resource management through adherence to Council on Accreditation (COA) standards and continuous quality improvement practices.
- Accreditation-Driven Quality Assurance accreditation_driven_quality_assuranceThe organization follows a quality-improvement model based on Council on Accreditation (COA) standards to ensure effective resource management and high-quality service delivery across its programs.
- Client-Centered Service Delivery client-centered_service_deliveryThe organization provides services in environments requested by the client, including in-home, in-community, in-school, or in-office settings, to ensure accessibility and comfort for the individuals and families they serve.
- Evidence-Based and Best Practice Approaches for Family Development evidence-based_parent_supportThe organization utilizes evidence-based and best practice approaches to foster joint learning and development for both parents and children, aiming to increase parental knowledge of child development, enhance positive parenting skills, and build supportive parenting networks.
- Evidence-Based and Best Practice Approaches for Family Development evidence-basedThe organization utilizes evidence-based and best practice approaches to foster joint learning and development for both parents and children, aiming to increase parental knowledge of child development and positive parenting skills, and to build supportive parenting networks.
- Implementation of the AKNP Model in Child Welfare aknp_modelIntegrates the AKNP Model into child welfare programming to support comprehensive, family-centered services that align with best practices in child and family well-being.
- Individualized Integrated Care Model integrated_care_modelThe organization uses an individualized, integrated approach by tailoring programs to the specific needs of each child or family. This involves coordinating between behavioral health and child welfare services to provide comprehensive support.
- Individualized Integrated Care Model integrated_care_modelThe organization utilizes an individualized, integrated approach by tailoring programs to the specific needs of each child or family and coordinating between behavioral health and child welfare services to provide comprehensive support.
- Integrated, Individualized Care Coordination integrated_care_modelTailors services to the unique needs of each child or family through an integrated model that coordinates behavioral health and child welfare systems for holistic, effective support.
- Kinship Care Support and Navigation Model kinship-first placement support, navigation_model, kinship_care_modelPrioritizes kinship-first placements to maintain family connections, cultural identity, and stability, while providing assessment, supervision, and navigation support to help caregivers access essential resources and systems.
- Kinship-First Placement Support and Navigation kinship_care_modelThe organization supports kinship care as a model that promotes stability, family connection, and cultural identity for children by placing them with known and trusted relatives. They provide assessment and supportive services to children placed with relatives or close family friends, and use a navigation model to help kinship caregivers access and utilize community resources and systems involved in child rearing, while also promoting child safety, stability, and caregiver accountability.
- Kinship-First Placement and Support Model kinship_care_modelThe organization supports kinship care as a model that promotes stability, family connection, and cultural identity for children by placing them with known and trusted relatives or close family friends. This includes providing assessment, supportive services, and a navigation model to help kinship caregivers access community resources and systems.
- Kinship-First Placement and Support Model kinship_care_modelThe organization supports kinship care by providing assessment and supportive services to children placed with relatives or close family friends, promoting stability, family connection, and cultural identity. It also uses a navigation model to help kinship caregivers access community resources and systems, while ensuring child safety and caregiver accountability.
- Neurosequential Model for Trauma-Informed Treatment neurosequential_model_of_therapeuticsThe organization applies the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics® and a sequential, brain-development-based model to guide trauma-informed behavioral health treatment, assess neurological disorganization, and inform developmentally appropriate interventions.
- Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics (NMT) neurosequential_model_of_therapeuticsThe organization applies the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics® (NMT) to guide trauma-informed behavioral health treatment. This model uses a sequential, brain-development-based approach to assess neurological disorganization and inform developmentally appropriate interventions.
- Parent and Family Capacity Building evidence-based, parent_support_networkStrengthens families by increasing parental knowledge of child development, promoting positive parenting skills, and fostering supportive parenting networks through evidence-based joint learning approaches.
- Quality Assurance through Accreditation Standards accreditation_driven_quality_assuranceThe organization follows a quality-improvement model based on Council on Accreditation (COA) standards to ensure effective resource management and high-quality service delivery across its programs.
- Strength-Based, Client-Centered Service Delivery strength-based services, client-centered service deliveryEmploys strength-based and client-centered approaches by delivering individualized services in preferred environments (e.g., home, school, community) and focusing on healing, resilience, and the inherent capacities of children and families.
- Transition-to-Adulthood Skill Development transition-to-adulthood skill developmentSupports youth transitioning from foster care by building resilience, cognitive and social-emotional competencies, and concrete life skills grounded in adolescent brain development and social connection.
- Transition-to-Adulthood Skill Development transition-to-adulthood_skill_developmentThe organization employs a skill-building approach focused on resilience, adolescent brain development, social connections, concrete support, and cognitive and social-emotional competency to support youth transitioning from foster care into adulthood.
- Transition-to-Adulthood Skill Development transition-to-adulthood_skill_developmentThe organization employs a skill-building approach focused on resilience, adolescent brain development, social connections, concrete support, and cognitive and social-emotional competency to assist youth transitioning from foster care into adulthood.
- Trauma-Informed and Strength-Based Care trauma-informed_strength-based_careThe organization operates with a trauma-informed care approach, recognizing the widespread exposure to trauma among the youth and families served. It uses strength-based services to support social-emotional well-being and guide healing for those impacted by trauma and abuse, delivering services in a culturally and linguistically responsive manner that considers the whole person.
- Trauma-Informed, Brain-Based Clinical Approach neurosequential_model_of_therapeuticsUses trauma-informed care and brain-based methodologies, including the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics®, to assess neurological development and deliver developmentally appropriate, clinical interventions that support healing for children and families impacted by trauma.
named programs · 13
what they call their work
AKNP Model
Strength-based service model designed to support children, youth, and families in healing from trauma and abuse.
Behavioral Health & Trauma Response
Provides trauma-informed mental health services for children and families, including treatment for PTSD and emotional well-being support.
Children's Summer Camp
A free summer camp for children aged 8-17 who are enrolled in AHCCCS.
Children’s Summer Camp
Free summer camp program for children enrolled in AHCCCS, ages 8-17, focusing on enrichment and support.
Foster Care & Adoption
Provides foster care placement, adoption services, home study assessments, and support for kinship families through contracts with Arizona Department of Child Safety.
Gifts of Hope
A holiday campaign that matches donors with children or families in need to provide gifts and necessities during the holiday season.
Home Assessment & Courtesy Supervision (HACS)
Provides assessment and supportive services to children and kinship families served by the Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS), including home study assessments and courtesy supervision.
Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children (ICPC)
Ensures protection and services for children placed in foster care across state and county lines.
Kinship Services
Supports relatives and close family friends who are raising children not born to them, offering resources, education, and assistance with guardianship and benefits.
Kinship Support Services
Offers resource referrals, legal and guardianship assistance, benefit application help, advocacy, and support groups for relatives raising children.
Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics®
Evidence-based approach to assessing and treating children impacted by trauma, focusing on developmental needs and brain function.
Parent Education Services
Offers education and support programs for parents to strengthen family stability and child well-being.
Young Adult Services
Supports youth transitioning out of foster care with resources and services to promote independence and stability.
relationships · 28
who they work with
- Arizona Community Foundation Partner — Foundation partner that has donated $5,000 or more to support AzCA’s programs and services.
- Arizona Department of Child Safety Partner — Receives Home Study Assessments and Annual Guardianship Reports from AzCA and makes final placement decisions; all HACS referrals are routed through DCS.
- Arizona Grandparent Ambassadors Partner — Collaborates on advocacy efforts related to kinship care.
- Arizona State Government — Provides contract for foster care transition services.
- Armstrong McDonald Foundation Partner — Foundation partner that has donated $5,000 or more to support AzCA’s programs and services.
- BCBSAZ Foundation for Community and Health Advancement Partner — Foundation partner that has donated $5,000 or more to support AzCA’s programs and services.
- Bob’s Free Bikes Partner — Partnered to provide bikes to children and families served by AzCA.
- Cardinals Charities Partner — Foundation partner that has donated $5,000 or more to support AzCA’s programs and services.
- Community Foundation for Southern Arizona Partner — Foundation partner that has donated $5,000 or more to support AzCA’s programs and services.
- Connie Hillman Family Foundation Partner — Foundation partner that has donated $5,000 or more to support AzCA’s programs and services.
- Council on Accreditation Network — Accredited by COA, indicating adherence to national quality standards in human services.
- Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption Partner — Foundation partner that has donated $5,000 or more to support AzCA’s programs and services.
- Diaper Bank Partner — Provides support to the Kinship Support Services program.
- Edna M. Martin Foundation Partner — Foundation partner that has donated $5,000 or more to support AzCA’s programs and services.
- Fry's Community Rewards Partner — Partners with Fry's Community Rewards Program to receive donations from grocery spending by supporters.
- Health First Foundation Partner — Foundation partner that has donated $5,000 or more to support AzCA’s programs and services.
- Lester and Millie Rosen Foundation Partner — Foundation partner that has donated $5,000 or more to support AzCA’s programs and services.
- Mutual of America Foundation Partner — Foundation partner that has donated $5,000 or more to support AzCA’s programs and services.
- National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) Government — Approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEP No. 6881).
- Neurosequential Network Partner — Collaborates with Arizona's Children Association on the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics
- Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust Partner — Foundation partner that has donated $5,000 or more to support AzCA’s programs and services.
- Pima Council on Aging Government — Partially funds Kinship Support Services in Tucson under contract as part of the Older American Act Program.
- Steven C. Leuthold Family Foundation Partner — Foundation partner that has donated $5,000 or more to support AzCA’s programs and services.
- The UPS Foundation Partner — Foundation partner that has donated $5,000 or more to support AzCA’s programs and services.
- Ticket To Dream Foundation Partner — Foundation partner that has donated $5,000 or more to support AzCA’s programs and services.
- Tribal Foster Care Government — Partner system in providing foster care transition services.
- US Department of Health & Human Services Government — Approved Arizona Kinship Navigation Program as a “supported” practice in the Prevention Services Clearinghouse.
- Weese Foundation Partner — Foundation partner that has donated $5,000 or more to support AzCA’s programs and services.