named programs · 6 · from sources
what they call their work
Advocacy
Educates caregivers on how to track legislative bills, engage elected officials, and craft effective messages to advocate for caregiver assistance and support.
Emergency Respite
Offers financial peace of mind for caregivers during unexpected situations such as injury, illness, or hospitalization of the caregiver, ensuring the loved one is safe.
First Aid & CPR Training for Caregivers
Equips caregivers with essential life-saving skills, including basic first aid and CPR techniques, tailored specifically for caregivers.
Lifespan Respite Care Program
Provides financial reimbursement for family caregivers to arrange respite care for their loved ones, allowing them to take a break. Caregivers hire a provider, pay them, and then are reimbursed by ACC.
Plan Ahead for Respite and Emergencies Webinars
Informative webinars teaching non-paid family caregivers how to plan for respite care and emergencies, focusing on creating plans for unexpected situations and understanding respite options.
Support Groups
Partners with various organizations to offer a wide variety of support groups across Arizona, covering topics such as general caregiving, Alzheimer’s, and autism.
activities · 5 clusters
what they do
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Caregiver Support and Education Services 10 activities
- Capacity Building for Respite Care ProvidersOffers mini-grants to community-based organizations to expand, develop, or implement respite care services or establish new respite programs.
- Caregiver Education and Training ProgramsOffers educational classes and workshops for caregivers, including upcoming sessions such as Safe Patient Handling (May 2, 2026) and "Powerful Tools for Caregivers" (February 24 – March 31, 2026).
- Caregiver Training and EducationOffers classes and sessions for caregivers, such as a Safe Patient Handling class and a "Powerful Tools for Caregivers" session.
- Emergency Respite Financial SupportProvides Emergency Respite financial support to caregivers during unexpected circumstances such as injury, illness, or hospitalization.
- Informational Resources for CaregiversProvides access to informative booklets and various programs and services for family caregivers.
- Lifespan Respite Grant ProgramAdministers the Lifespan Respite grant to provide respite care at no cost to family caregivers who do not receive respite from other federal or state programs.
- Mini-Grants for Respite Care ProgramsOffers mini-grants to community-based organizations to expand, develop, or implement respite care services or establish new respite programs.
- Ongoing and Recurring Respite Care ServicesSupports programs that provide ongoing in-home respite care or recurring respite events, particularly for families unable to access governmental respite services.
- Providing Respite Care ServicesAdministers the Lifespan Respite grant to provide no-cost respite care to family caregivers not receiving other federal or state respite support. This includes reimbursing caregivers for self-arranged respite services and offering emergency respite for unexpected circumstances like caregiver injury or illness. The organization also supports programs that provide ongoing in-home or recurring respite, especially for families unable to access governmental services.
- Reimbursement for Self-Arranged Respite CareReimburses caregivers for respite services they arrange and pay for themselves, such as hiring an agency or a trusted friend or neighbor.
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Annual Impact & Transparency Reporting 2 activities
- Annual Reporting and Impact ResearchPublishes annual reports detailing organizational activities and impact, including reports for fiscal years 2016-2017 through 2022-2023.
- Publishing Annual ReportsPublishes annual reports detailing its activities and impact, with reports available for multiple years including 2022-2023, 2021-2022, 2019-2020, 2018-2019, 2017-2018, and 2016-2017.
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State-Level Lifetime Achievement Awards 2 activities
- David Besst Award for Caregiver AdvocacyPresents the David Besst Award annually to an individual who has significantly improved the quality of life for family caregivers in Arizona.
- Recognizing Contributions to CaregivingPresents the David Besst Award to an individual who has significantly improved the quality of life for family caregivers in Arizona.
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Senior Employment & Volunteer Programs 2 activities
- Job Training and Employment Assistance for Older AdultsProvides job training and employment assistance to individuals aged 55 and older through the AARP Foundation's Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP).
- Job Training and Employment Assistance for Older AdultsProvides job training and employment assistance to individuals aged 55 and older through the AARP Foundation's SCSEP program.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Caregiver Support GroupsPartners with organizations across Arizona to provide access to support groups for caregivers on topics including general caregiving, Alzheimer's, and autism.
- Caregiver Support Groups and ResourcesPartners with organizations across Arizona to provide access to support groups for caregivers covering topics such as general caregiving, Alzheimer's, and autism. The organization also provides access to informative booklets and various programs and services for family caregivers.
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financials · form 990 · fy2021
the money
revenue
Total revenue$240K
Contributions & grants$240K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$90%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$218K
Program expenses86%
Admin / overhead13%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$111K
Grants paid out$21K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$73K
Cash$40K
Investments$0
Liabilities$11K
Net assets$62K
Liquid reserves2.2 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue +41.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021
who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jutta Ulrich | Executive Director | 40 | $54K |
board members · 10
- April Kollar — Secretary
- Brandon Baxter — President
- Dan Taylor — Treasurer
- Darrel Christenson — Director
- Jackie Edwards — Director
- Lisa O'Neill — Director
- Lois Von Halle — Director
- Nannette Salasek — Director
- Nydia Montijo — Director
- Shane Allen — Vice President
relationships · 21
who they work with
- AARP Arizona Partner — Representatives from AARP Arizona provide policy updates at Family Caregiver Day.
- AARP Foundation Partner — Host Agency in the AARP Foundation's Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
- ARCH National Respite Network Network — Member of a national network that assists and promotes quality respite and crisis care programs.
- Administration for Community Living (ACL) Funder — Receives funding for the Lifespan Respite grant from ACL.
- Area Agencies on Aging Partner — Collaborates to strengthen caregiver resources and services.
- Arizona Department of Economic Security Government — Collaborates to strengthen caregiver resources and services.
- Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) Partner — Partners with DES to administer the Lifespan Respite grant.
- Arizona State Legislature Government — Encourages users to create an account on their Web Application System to track legislative bills, take notes, monitor hearing dates, watch hearings, and request to speak.
- Benevilla Partner — Partner organization offering caregiver support groups in Sun City and Surprise, AZ, in collaboration with the Arizona Caregiver Coalition.
- Care 4 the Caregiver Partner — Partner organization providing online support groups for caregivers raising children with disabilities, in collaboration with the Arizona Caregiver Coalition.
- Children’s Action Alliance Partner — Refers users to their search engine to find their legislators.
- Duet Partner — Partner organization offering virtual and in-person caregiver support groups in Scottsdale and the West Valley, in collaboration with the Arizona Caregiver Coalition.
- Governor’s Advisory Council on Aging Partner — Works with the Council, which advises the Governor, legislature, and state agencies to enhance the quality of life for older Arizonans.
- Northern Arizona Alzheimer’s and Dementia Alliance Partner — Participates in a workgroup that shares information, ideas, events, and resources specific to Northern Arizona.
- Northern Arizona Council of Governments Partner — Partner organization providing in-person and virtual caregiver support groups in Snowflake-Taylor and other northern Arizona locations, in collaboration with the Arizona Caregiver Coalition.
- Pima Council on Aging Partner — Partner organization offering multiple in-person and virtual caregiver support groups across Tucson and surrounding areas, in collaboration with the Arizona Caregiver Coalition.
- The National Alliance for Caregiving Partner — Works with an organization that advocates for, researches, and promotes policy change to improve the lives of caregivers.
- U.S. Department of Labor Government — Requires renewal of Host Agency Agreement for SCSEP participation
- USAging Partner — Participates in the National Caregiver Champion Collaborative with USAging, which represents Area Agencies on Aging and advocates for Title VI Native American Aging Programs.
- Western Arizona Council of Governments Partner — Partner organization offering a virtual caregiver support group in western Arizona, in collaboration with the Arizona Caregiver Coalition.
- community-based organizations Partner — Provides mini-grants to community-based organizations to support the development and delivery of respite care services.