activities · 18
what they do
direct service · 13
- Development of educational resources for parents CACFP Support for Child Care ProvidersProduces educational videos and materials with practical tips for parents of cautious eaters and families managing feeding challenges at home.
- Feeding therapy and nutrition services for children Comprehensive Feeding Therapy ServicesProvides direct feeding therapy, breastfeeding support, dietitian services, and nutrition therapy to children with feeding challenges, particularly for families who cannot afford them or lack insurance coverage. Services include evaluations, ongoing support, and therapy for babies and children in the Tucson area.
- Financial support for feeding-related services Comprehensive Feeding Therapy ServicesOffers scholarships, grants, and funding to families to access feeding therapy, dietitian services, and specialized equipment for children with feeding challenges when not covered by insurance. This includes support specifically for tube-fed children and families unable to afford care.
- Offer parent support groups Family Support and Education ProgramsNOURISH facilitates support groups for parents of children with diverse feeding needs, including a specific Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) Parent Support Group that provides nutritional information and peer support.
- Offer parent support groups Family Support and Education ProgramsNOURISH facilitates support groups for parents of children with various feeding needs, including an Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) Parent Support Group, providing nutritional information and peer support.
- Parent support groups and peer support programs Family Support and Education ProgramsFacilitates support groups for parents of children with feeding challenges, including a specialized Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) Parent Support Group co-facilitated by a dietitian and parent, offering nutritional information and peer support after diagnosis.
- Program partnerships and class collaborations Research & Advocacy on Hunger and HealthSupports collaborative classes and programs with community partners such as Mealtime Connections to expand access to feeding support and education.
- Provide direct feeding and nutrition therapy Comprehensive Feeding Therapy ServicesNOURISH provides direct feeding therapy, breastfeeding support, and dietitian services to children with feeding challenges in Tucson, including those with feeding tubes to develop oral sensory skills.
- Provide financial assistance for pediatric feeding and nutrition services Comprehensive Feeding Therapy ServicesNOURISH provides scholarships and grants to families to cover the costs of feeding therapy, dietitian services, and specialized equipment for children with feeding challenges, especially when these services are not covered by insurance.
- Provide pediatric feeding and nutrition therapy Comprehensive Feeding Therapy ServicesNOURISH provides direct feeding therapy, breastfeeding support, and dietitian services to babies and children in Tucson with feeding challenges, including those with feeding tubes to develop oral sensory skills.
- Provide specialized feeding therapy equipment Comprehensive Feeding Therapy ServicesNOURISH supplies specialized feeding therapy equipment to support children with feeding challenges.
- Provide specialized feeding therapy equipment Comprehensive Feeding Therapy ServicesNOURISH supplies specialized feeding therapy equipment to support children with various feeding needs.
- Provision of specialized feeding therapy equipment Comprehensive Feeding Therapy ServicesSupplies and provides specialized feeding therapy equipment to support children with feeding challenges, ensuring access to necessary tools for therapy and development.
capacity building · 5
- Community education and training for professionals Comprehensive Feeding Therapy ServicesOffers Lunch and Learn sessions, therapist training at the post-graduate level, and mentoring for therapists to build capacity in feeding therapy. Training includes hands-on techniques and skills for addressing pediatric feeding challenges.
- Deliver community education and training for professionals Comprehensive Feeding Therapy ServicesNOURISH offers community education, including Lunch and Learn sessions for pediatric medical professionals in Tucson, and provides training and mentoring for therapists in feeding therapy techniques.
- Produce educational resources for parents CACFP Support for Child Care ProvidersNOURISH creates educational videos offering tips for parents of cautious eaters.
- Produce educational videos for parents CACFP Support for Child Care ProvidersNOURISH creates educational videos that offer tips for parents of cautious eaters.
- Provide training and education for medical professionals and therapists Comprehensive Feeding Therapy ServicesNOURISH offers Lunch and Learn sessions for pediatric medical professionals and provides post-graduate therapist training with a hands-on approach to feeding therapy skills and techniques.
strategies · 18
how they think
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- Blended Tube Diet and Nurturing Tube Feeding Approach blended-tube-diet approachNOURISH promotes the use of real, blended food for children fed through tubes as an alternative to commercial formulas, supporting families in providing "real food" and fostering a nurturing approach by encouraging them to view tube feedings as mealtimes rather than just medical procedures, while also advocating for positive language in tube feeding transitions.
- Blended real food nutrition for tube-fed children blended-tube-diet approachPromotes the use of homemade blended food as an alternative to commercial formula for children with feeding tubes, supporting nutritional quality and family nurturing roles.
- Family-Centered and Child-Led Feeding Therapy family-centered_feeding_therapyNOURISH employs feeding therapy that actively involves parents and focuses on making mealtime engaging and positive for children. This approach recognizes individualized needs, supports children in exploring new foods at their own pace, and addresses specific challenges like selective eating and mealtime anxiety.
- Family-Centered and Child-Led Feeding Therapy family-centered feeding therapyNOURISH utilizes feeding therapy that actively involves parents and focuses on making mealtime engaging for children, allowing them to explore new foods at their own pace to build comfort with new flavors and textures. This approach recognizes the need for individualized strategies for children with mealtime anxiety and selective eating behaviors.
- Family-centered, integrated support for pediatric feeding challenges integrated_family_community_supportAddresses feeding difficulties in children through a holistic model that engages the entire family, coordinates with medical professionals, and aligns community and clinical support systems to improve outcomes.
- Individualized, child-led feeding therapy approach individualized feeding_supportUses personalized feeding interventions that respond to a child's unique sensitivities and anxieties, emphasizing child-led exploration of food to build comfort and reduce mealtime stress.
- Insurance Gap Funding for Feeding Therapies insurance-gap_fundingNOURISH provides financial support for feeding-related therapies and services for children when insurance coverage is insufficient, ensuring access to necessary care.
- Insurance gap funding for critical feeding services insurance-gap_fundingProvides financial assistance to cover the cost of feeding therapies and equipment when insurance coverage is insufficient or absent.
- Integrated Family and Community Support for Feeding Challenges integrated_family_community_supportNOURISH provides comprehensive support for children with feeding challenges by addressing the needs of the child, their family, and the broader professional and community ecosystem. This includes financial assistance, equipment provision, peer support, and engaging medical professionals to improve early identification and coordinated care.
- Integrated Family and Community Support for Feeding Challenges integrated_family_community_supportNOURISH provides comprehensive support for children with feeding challenges by addressing the needs of the child, their family, and the broader professional and community ecosystem. This includes financial assistance, equipment, peer support, and professional education.
- Parent and Peer Support Groups parent_support_groupNOURISH offers peer-to-peer and dietitian-facilitated support groups for families of children with specific conditions like EoE, combining professional guidance with shared parental experiences to provide comprehensive support.
- Peer and Professional Support for Specific Feeding Conditions parent_support_groupNOURISH offers targeted support for families dealing with specific feeding conditions, such as Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE), through peer-to-peer networks combined with professional guidance from dietitians.
- Peer and professional-supported family care model parent_support_groupCombines dietitian-facilitated guidance with peer support groups to help families navigate feeding challenges, particularly after diagnosis of conditions like EoE.
- Professional Education and Outreach for Early Identification professional-education-outreachNOURISH engages pediatric medical professionals through educational sessions to promote early identification of feeding challenges and improve the coordination of care for infants and young children.
- Professional education to strengthen early intervention professional-education-outreachEngages pediatric medical providers through educational outreach to improve early identification of feeding issues and coordination of care.
- Promoting Blended Tube Diets and Nurturing Tube Feeding Practices blended-tube-diet_approachNOURISH advocates for and supports the use of real, blended food for children fed through tubes as an alternative to commercial formulas. This strategy also encourages families to view tube feedings as mealtimes and emphasizes positive language and attitudes to foster a more nurturing approach to tube feeding.
- Reframing tube feeding as nurturing mealtimes tube feeding as mealtimeEncourages families and caregivers to treat tube feedings as relational mealtimes rather than clinical procedures, promoting emotional well-being and positive feeding identities.
- Targeted support for highly selective eaters support for selective eatersProvides specialized resources and interventions for children with extreme food selectivity that goes beyond typical picky eating, addressing behavioral and sensory components.
named programs · 3
what they call their work
Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) Parent Support Group
Support group facilitated by a dietitian and parent for families of children diagnosed with EoE, offering nutritional information and peer support
Feeding and Nutrition Therapy
Direct therapy services for children with feeding challenges, including those with tube feeding needs, sensory issues, and medical complexities
Lunch and Learns
Professional education sessions for pediatric medical providers on feeding challenges, early identification, and therapy referrals; includes topics like food selectivity, tube feeding transitions, and infant feeding myths
relationships · 34
who they work with
- American Partnership for Eosinophilic Disorders Partner — Collaborates by providing educational resources and awareness on eosinophilic disorders for patients and families.
- Angel Charity for Children Funder — Awarded a $25,000 grant in April 2022 to provide feeding and nutrition therapy to children with feeding challenges.
- Arizona Community Foundation Funder — Listed as a supporter.
- Chestnut Building and Design Funder — Listed as a supporter.
- Click Family Foundation Funder — Donated $7,500 for therapy for babies and children in Tucson.
- Del E. Webb Foundation Funder — Awarded a $15,000 grant for therapist training.
- Deupree Family Foundation Funder — Listed as a supporter.
- Dorothy Harmsen and Bill Harmsen Sr. Charitable Trust Funder — Listed as a supporter.
- Dorrance Family Foundation Funder — Listed as a supporter.
- Ellen Duperret, RD Partner — Dietitian who collaborates with Nourish families on real food tube feeding plans.
- Foothills Club of Tucson Funder — Listed as a supporter.
- Get Permission Institute Partner — Recommended link for a responsive, sensitive, and supportive approach to feeding, offering classes for professionals and parents.
- Knisely Family Foundation Funder — Listed as a supporter.
- Kozie Clothes Partner — Recommended link for special clothing designed for children with special needs.
- Larry H. Miller Charities Funder — Donated $10,000 in 2018 to help fund therapy services for Nourish families.
- Long Realty Cares Foundation Funder — Donated in September 2020 to support a class collaboration with Mealtime Connections.
- Marsha Dunn Klein, OTR/L Partner — Feeding specialist who provides consultation for families transitioning to blended tube diets.
- Mealtime Connections Partner — Collaborated on a class supported by a donation from Long Realty Cares Foundation.
- Mealtime Connections Partner — Contact point for pediatric offices to schedule Lunch and Learn sessions.
- Mealtime Connections, LLC Partner — Recommended link for therapy professionals specializing in infants and young children with developmental delays and feeding difficulties.
- Mealtime Connections, LLC Partner — Therapy group in Tucson that supports children with feeding difficulties, including those related to food allergies and gastrointestinal concerns.
- Milk & Honey Partner — Recommended link for breastfeeding support and education.
- New Visions Partner — Recommended link for continuing education and therapy services for professionals and parents working with infants and children with feeding, swallowing, oral-motor, and pre-speech problems.
- Pizza Hut of Arizona Funder — Listed as a supporter.
- Real Food Blends Funder — Listed as a supporter.
- Sundt Foundation Funder — Granted a gift in July 2022.
- The Kemper and Ethel Marley Foundation Funder — Listed as a supporter.
- The Oley Foundation Partner — Recommended link for tube feeding consumer support.
- Tubie Friends Partner — Recommended link for support related to feeding tubes.
- Tucson Federal Credit Union Funder — Donated $5,000.
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