activities · 4
what they do
direct service · 4
- Community Outreach for Health Insurance EnrollmentConducts targeted outreach to eligible families through community events, partner collaborations, and distribution of bilingual materials in English and Spanish to promote enrollment in public health insurance programs.
- Community Service Referrals Comprehensive Wrap-Around Support ServicesRefers families to other local agencies for additional support services such as food and nutrition, housing, job placement, education, and training.
- Post-Approval Support for Benefit Retention Community Resource Navigation & ReferralOffers individualized follow-up services to families and coordinates with DES liaisons to help families maintain health insurance benefits after approval.
- Public Benefits Application Assistance Public Benefits Enrollment AssistanceProvides free, direct assistance to families in Maricopa County with applications for public benefit programs, including AHCCCS health insurance, SNAP (food stamps), cash assistance, and Kids Care, using the Health-E-Arizona Plus system.
strategies · 5
how they think
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- Application assistance to reduce barriers to documentation application assistanceWe support applicants in obtaining critical personal documents like birth certificates and naturalization papers by guiding them to appropriate agencies, reducing administrative barriers that prevent access to services.
- Benefits enrollment and referral as core support mechanism benefits enrollment and referralWe help families access public benefits and connect them to community resources because securing these supports addresses root causes of instability and amplifies the impact of direct services.
- Free services enabled through public-private partnerships free services through partnershipsWe deliver services at no cost to eligible families by leveraging funding and agreements with local governments and partners, primarily through the Arizona First Things First program, ensuring accessibility for vulnerable populations.
- Person-centered service delivery to foster dignity and trust person-centered service deliveryWe operate with a culture of warmth, compassion, and excellence so individuals feel respected and cared for, which strengthens engagement and improves outcomes in benefits acquisition and support services.
- Rigorous eligibility screening to ensure program integrity eligibility screeningWe require comprehensive documentation of income, insurance, immigration status, and household expenses to verify eligibility, ensuring services are directed to those who qualify under funding partner requirements.
named programs · 2
what they call their work
Application Assistance
Provides information, encouragement, and education on available public health insurance programs, including assistance with the Health-E-Arizona application. Also assists with renewals and provides referrals to other community agencies for services like food, housing, and job placement.
Outreach
Reaches out to families likely to qualify for public health insurance through community events, partnerships with service providers and schools, and maintaining contact with local government officials and neighborhood residents. Designs and updates outreach materials in English and Spanish.
relationships · 20
who they work with
- AHCCCS Government — Assists families with enrollment in AHCCCS health insurance program
- AHCCCS Partner — Helps verify Arizona births for applicants and uses Social Security numbers for computer matching and income verification.
- Adelante Health Care Center Partner — Listed as a service location.
- Arizona First Things First Funder — Primary funding source for services, focused on improving early education and health services for children 5 and younger.
- Avondale WIC Partner — Listed as a service location.
- B.O.S.S Partner — Listed as a service location.
- Care1st Avondale Resource Center Partner — Listed as a service location.
- DES Partner — Helps verify Arizona births for applicants and uses Social Security numbers for computer matching and income verification.
- Esther Angulo Community Center Partner — Listed as a service location at Tolleson Library.
- Gila Bend Resource Center Partner — Listed as a service location.
- Insurus Partner — Listed as a service location.
- Maricopa County Department of Public Health Partner — Listed as a service location.
- Mission of Mercy Partner — Listed as a service location.
- Paideia Academy Partner — Listed as a service location.
- Ruth Fisher Elementary Partner — Listed as a service location.
- Sisters of Notre Dame De Namur Partner — Listed as a service location.
- Social Security Administration (SSA) Partner — Requires proof of application for a Social Security number or replacement card from the SSA.
- Surprise Resource Center Partner — Listed as a service location.
- United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) Partner — Directs applicants to USCIS for naturalization documents.
- Women's Hope Center Partner — Listed as a service location.