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CHRISTIAN FAMILY CARE AGENCY INC
PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 860430037 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE P46Z · Human Services · Medium ($1M-$10M) · cfcare.org
revenue
$9.7M
expenses
$9.3M
net assets
$11.3M
employees
144
volunteers
88
program ratio
75%
mission · from form 990

THE MISSION OF CHRISTIAN FAMILY CARE IS TO STRENGTHEN FAMILIES AND SERVE AT-RISK CHILDREN IN THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST. THE OUTCOME OF OUR WORK RESULTS IN BUILDING FLOURISHING FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES FOCUSING ON FOUR PILLARS: PRESERVATION, RESTORATION, PREPAREDNESS, AND PREVENTION.

profile · synthesized from sources

Christian Family Care Agency is an operational organization that strengthens families and serves at-risk children in Arizona. They provide foster care, adoption services, and early childhood education, aiming to keep families together and support vulnerable youth.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2021

what they reported doing

Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.

  1. #1 primary $1.52M
    ADOPTION/PREGNANCY - FOR NEARLY 40 YEARS, CHRISTIAN FAMILY CARE HAS HELPED GUIDE FAMILIES THROUGH THE CERTIFICATION PROCESS OF ADOPTING A CHILD. AT CHRISTIAN FAMILY CARE, WE BELIEVE ADOPTION IS THE MOST MEANINGFUL GIFT AN ADULT CAN GIVE A TRAUMATIZED OR VULNERABLE CHILD. FROM THE FIRST STEPS IN EXPLORING ADOPTION TO BIG STEPS IN WELCOMING HOME A CHILD; WE ARE THERE EVERY STEP OF THE WAY. EVEN AFTER AN ADOPTION IS FINALIZED, WE OFFER PARENTING COURSES AND EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS TO SUPPORT AND EDUCATE PARENTS ON HOW TO CARE FOR CHILDREN WHO MAY COME WITH A TRAUMATIZED PAST. CHRISTIAN FAMILY CARE IS HERE TO ADVISE, GUIDE, ENCOURAGE, AND PRAY WITH OUR ADOPTIVE FAMILIES. IN ADDITION, CHRISTAN FAMILY CARE'S PREGNANCY PROGRAM OFFERS EXPECTANT PARENTS SUPPORT THROUGH DECISION-MAKING AND POST-ADOPTION COUNSELING. EXPECTANT FAMILIES WHO CHOOSE TO PLACE THEIR BABY IN AN ADOPTIVE FAMILY CAN LOOK THROUGH PROFILES OF OUR HOPEFUL ADOPTIVE FAMILIES ALL CERTIFIED BY THE STATE OF ARIZONA. AT CHRISTIAN FAMILY CARE, WE'VE WITNESSED THE BLESSINGS OF OPEN ADOPTION. THEREFORE WE WORK WITH FAMILIES WHO ARE WILLING TO BUILD AND MAINTAIN ONGOING CONNECTIONS WITH BIRTH FAMILIES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THEIR CHILD.
  2. #2 $1.04M
    COUNSELING - CHRISTIAN FAMILY CARE, OFFERS A WIDE RANGE OF COUNSELING SERVICES THROUGH OUR MINISTRY, ARIZONA FAMILY COUNSELING. OUR TEAM OF EXPERTS INCLUDES ADULT, CHILD AND FAMILY THERAPISTS, MENTAL HEALTH AND MARRIAGE COUNSELORS. OUR THERAPISTS CAN PROVIDE SERVICES TO ANYONE, HOWEVER,OUR EXPERTISE IS IN HELPING FAMILIES WITH ASSESSMENT,BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT,EMOTIONAL HEALING, AND PARENTING STRATEGIES FOR CHILDREN WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED TRAUMA. MANY CHILDREN WE SERVE DEAL WITH SPECIFIC ISSUES OF LOSS, ATTACHMENT TRAUMA, AND ABUSE/NEGLECT. OFTEN CHILDREN WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED THESE ISSUES EXHIBIT DIFFERENCES IN THE BRAIN, WHICH MAY APPEAR AS INAPPROPRIATE COPING BEHAVIORS AND DELAYED EMOTIONAL AND SOCIAL GROWTH. CHRISTIAN FAMILY CARE'S COUNSELING TEAM USES THERAPY TECHNIQUES SPECIALLY CHOSEN TO HELP THESE CHILDREN AND THEIR CAREGIVERS.
named programs · 6 · from sources

what they call their work

Adoption Services
Facilitates adoptions for children in foster care, including open adoptions, and supports families through the process.
Family Care KIDS
Early childhood learning center for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years, with trauma-informed staff who support children's emotional and developmental needs
Foster Care
Provides foster homes for children in need, with a focus on reunification with biological families when possible, and adoption.
Foster Care Program
Licensing and support for foster families to care for at-risk children, with a focus on family reunification, adoption, and trauma-informed care
Mentor a Foster Child
One-on-one mentorship program for vulnerable youth, young adults, and young parents, requiring a year-long commitment and at least four hours per month
Mentorship Program
Connects vulnerable youth, young adults, and young parents with consistent mentors.
activities · 7 groups

what they do

  • Foster and Kinship Family Support Services 9 activities
    • Adoption Services
      Facilitates domestic adoptions by identifying adoptive homes, conducting home studies, and providing pre- and post-adoption support services. Specializes in permanency arrangements for older children and adolescents in Arizona.
    • Adoption Services
      Offers comprehensive adoption services, including pre- and post-adoption support, home studies, and counseling for expectant parents, while also identifying permanency arrangements for older children and adolescents in collaboration with the Arizona Department of Child Safety.
    • Adoption Services
      Facilitates adoptions for children, including identifying adoptive homes for older children and adolescents in Arizona, and provides pre- and post-adoption support services, counseling, and home studies to prepare families for adoption.
    • Foster Care Services
      Provides foster care placement for abused or neglected children within Christ-centered families, including newborns and older children, with the goal of family reunification or adoption. This includes supporting biological parents during foster care and providing therapeutic guidance for children.
    • Foster Care Services
      Provides Christ-centered foster care placements for abused or neglected children, including newborns and adolescents, with a focus on family reunification when appropriate. This includes supporting biological parents and facilitating placements through licensed foster parents.
    • Foster Care and Adoption Services
      Provides foster care placements for abused or neglected children within Christ-centered families, including newborns and older children, with the goal of family reunification or adoption. The organization also facilitates adoptions and conducts home studies to prepare families for adoption.
    • Foster Care and Adoption Services
      Provides foster care placements for abused or neglected children within Christ-centered families, including newborns and older children, and supports family reunification efforts. The organization also facilitates adoptions, conducts home studies, and offers pre- and post-adoption support and counseling to equip and prepare families for adoption.
    • Pregnancy Counseling and Support
      Offers comprehensive support to expectant parents, including decision-making counseling, medical care assistance, housing support, help with pregnancy-related expenses, and post-adoption support and counseling.
    • Pregnancy and Parenting Support Services
      Offers counseling, housing support, medical care assistance, and help with pregnancy-related expenses to expectant parents, along with post-adoption support and decision-making guidance.
  • Preschool and Kindergarten Readiness Programs 5 activities
    • Early Childhood Education
      Operates an early childhood learning center that enrolls children from local families, providing preschool support in a loving atmosphere for children ages six weeks to five years.
    • Early Childhood Education
      Operates an early childhood learning center and provides preschool support for children ages six weeks to five years, creating a loving atmosphere for local families.
    • Early Childhood Education
      Operates an early childhood learning center and provides preschool support for children ages six weeks to five years, creating a loving atmosphere for their development.
    • Early Childhood Education
      Operates an early childhood learning center and provides preschool support for children ages six weeks to five years from local families, creating a loving atmosphere for their development.
    • Early Childhood Learning Center
      Operates an early childhood learning center that provides preschool support and a loving atmosphere for children ages six weeks to five years from local families.
  • School-Based Youth Mentoring Programs 5 activities
    • Mentoring Programs
      Operates a mentoring program that connects youth in foster care, vulnerable youth, young adults, and young parents with consistent adult mentors for year-long relationships.
    • Mentoring Programs
      Operates a mentoring program that connects youth in foster care, vulnerable youth, young adults, and young parents with consistent adult mentors for year-long relationships.
    • Mentoring Programs
      Operates a mentoring program that connects youth in foster care, vulnerable youth, young adults, and young parents with consistent adult mentors through year-long relationships.
    • Youth Mentoring Program
      Operates a year-long mentoring program that connects youth in foster care and vulnerable young adults with consistent adult mentors to provide stability and support.
    • Youth Mentoring Programs
      Operates a mentoring program that connects youth in foster care, vulnerable youth, young adults, and young parents with consistent adult mentors for year-long relationships.
  • Nonprofit Thrift Store Operations 5 activities
    • Thrift Store Operations
      Operates a thrift store in Phoenix, primarily staffed by volunteers, to sort, price, and sell merchandise, which supports the organization's ministry through donations and sales.
    • Thrift Store Operations
      Operates a thrift store in Phoenix, primarily staffed by volunteers, to sort, price, and sell merchandise, assisting customers, and supporting the ministry through sales and donations.
    • Thrift Store Operations
      Operates a thrift store in Phoenix staffed primarily by volunteers to sort, price, and sell donated merchandise, with proceeds supporting the ministry and opportunities for community engagement.
    • Thrift Store Operations
      Operates a thrift store in Phoenix, primarily staffed by volunteers, to sort, price, and sell merchandise, which supports the ministry through donations and sales.
    • Thrift Store Operations
      Operates a thrift store in Phoenix, primarily staffed by volunteers, to sort, price, and sell merchandise, assisting customers and supporting the organization's ministry through donations and sales.
  • Child and Newborn Health Legislation Advocacy 4 activities
    • Advocacy for Children in Foster Care
      Engages in advocacy efforts, such as those related to Arizona Senate Bill 1473, to support faster permanency for children in foster care.
    • Advocacy for Children's Permanency
      Engages in advocacy efforts, such as those related to Arizona Senate Bill 1473, to support faster permanency for children in foster care.
    • Advocacy for Children's Permanency
      Engages in advocacy efforts, such as those related to Arizona Senate Bill 1473, to support faster permanency for children in foster care.
    • Child Welfare Advocacy
      Engages in legislative advocacy efforts, such as supporting Arizona Senate Bill 1473, to promote faster permanency outcomes for children in foster care.
  • Out-of-School Time Program Advocacy & Quality Standards 4 activities
    • Organizational Accreditation and Quality Improvement
      Maintains state licensure and Council on Accreditation (COA) accreditation for child and youth programs and conducts quarterly Performance and Quality Improvement (PQI) reviews to assess and improve service delivery.
    • Organizational Accreditation and Quality Improvement
      Maintains state licensure and Council on Accreditation (COA) accreditation for child and youth programs and conducts quarterly Performance and Quality Improvement (PQI) reviews to assess and improve service delivery.
    • Organizational Accreditation and Quality Improvement
      Maintains state licensure and Council on Accreditation (COA) accreditation for child and youth programs since 2002 and conducts quarterly Performance and Quality Improvement (PQI) reviews to assess and improve service delivery.
    • Service Delivery Quality Assurance
      Maintains state licensure and Council on Accreditation (COA) accreditation for child and youth programs since 2002, and conducts quarterly Performance and Quality Improvement (PQI) reviews to assess and enhance service delivery.
  • Uncategorized 6 activities
    • Community and Volunteer Engagement
      Engages volunteers in essential ministry roles including administration, facility maintenance, handyman work, crafting, and fundraising to support agency operations.
    • Counseling and Therapeutic Support
      Provides professional, Christ-centered counseling and therapeutic guidance to foster and adoptive families, as well as children, to support emotional well-being during transitions and other challenges.
    • Family Counseling and Support
      Provides professional, Christ-centered counseling and support services to all foster and adoptive families, as well as therapeutic guidance for children's emotional well-being during transitions.
    • Foster Care Placement Services
      Provides foster care placement for children of all ages, including newborns and older youth, through licensed foster parents and in collaboration with the Arizona Department of Child Safety. Supports family reunification when possible, including maintaining communication between foster families and biological parents.
    • Mental Health and Family Counseling
      Provides professional, Christ-centered counseling and therapeutic guidance to foster and adoptive families, supporting children’s emotional well-being during transitions such as school changes.
    • Professional Counseling and Therapeutic Guidance
      Provides professional and Christ-centered counseling services to all foster and adoptive families, as well as therapeutic guidance to support children’s emotional well-being during transitions.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$9.72M
Contributions & grants$6.09M63%
Program service revenue$3.60M37%
Investment income$26K0%
Other revenue$1K
expenses
Total expenses$9.25M
Program expenses75%
Admin / overhead14%
Fundraising11%
Salaries & benefits$5.83M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$15.33M
Cash$4.45M
Investments$3.94M
Liabilities$4.00M
Net assets$11.33M
Liquid reserves10.9 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue -5.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 3
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
MARK UPTON PRESIDENT & 40 $219K
PAMELA GIARDINA CHIEF PROGRA 40 $128K
GARY MILLER DIRECTOR OF 40 $119K
board members · 10
  • BOB STAVE — DIRECTOR
  • BRUCE EVERETTE — DIRECTOR
  • DOUG NAPIER — OFFICER AT L
  • HURON CLAUS — DIRECTOR
  • LINDA BOWERS — TREASURER
  • MARGIE YOUNGBLOOD — DIRECTOR
  • MICHAEL HUNTER — BOARD CHAIR
  • PASTOR BURKE MONTOYA — SECRETARY
  • SHEILA MENGARELLI — VICE CHAIR
  • STEVE WHITEMAN — DIRECTOR
relationships · 13

who they work with

  • Arizona Government — Provides services to at-risk children and families in Arizona, indicating operational affiliation with state child welfare systems.
  • Arizona Department of Child Safety Partner — Collaborates with Christian Family Care to find adoptive homes and permanency for adoptable children and teenagers in Arizona.
  • Christian Alliance for Orphans Coalition — Member of the Christian Alliance for Orphans, an initiative to equip Christians to care for orphans and vulnerable children.
  • Churches in Arizona Partner — Provides resources and partnership opportunities for churches to engage in supporting foster care and adoption services.
  • Council on Accreditation Network — Accredited member of the Council on Accreditation (COA) since 2002 for child and youth programs.
  • Department of Child Safety Government — Collaborates with DCS in foster care placements and court processes.
  • Department of Child Safety Community Advisory Committee Government — Leadership participation through service on the advisory committee.
  • Family Care KIDS Partner — Collaborates with Family Care KIDS on preschool volunteering and facility maintenance support.
  • Family Care KIDS Partner — Operates an early childhood learning center in partnership with Christian Family Care Agency Inc.
  • Foster Mercy Partner — Partnered with CFC to provide Transition Bags for foster children.
  • Governor’s Council on Child Safety and Family Empowerment Government — Leadership participation through service on the council.
  • New Valley Church Partner — Collaborated with CFC and Foster Mercy to provide Transition Bags for foster children.
  • Olive Crest Partner — Partnered with CFC in a joint mission to support children, including fundraising through product sales.