activities · 30
what they do
direct service · 24
- Adoption Services Foster Care and Adoption ServicesFacilitates 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 Foster Care and Adoption ServicesFacilitates 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.
- Community and Volunteer Engagement Volunteer Mobilization & ManagementEngages volunteers in essential ministry roles including administration, facility maintenance, handyman work, crafting, and fundraising to support agency operations.
- Early Childhood Education Child Care & Early Learning ProgramsOperates 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 EducationOperates 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 EducationOperates 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 Learning Center Child Care & Early Learning ProgramsOperates an early childhood learning center that provides preschool support and a loving atmosphere for children ages six weeks to five years from local families.
- Family Counseling and Support Foster Care and Adoption ServicesProvides 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 Foster Care and Adoption ServicesProvides 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.
- Foster Care Services Foster Care and Adoption ServicesProvides 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 and Adoption Services Foster Care and Adoption ServicesProvides 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.
- Foster Care and Adoption Services Foster Care and Adoption ServicesProvides 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.
- Mental Health and Family Counseling Foster Care and Adoption ServicesProvides professional, Christ-centered counseling and therapeutic guidance to foster and adoptive families, supporting children’s emotional well-being during transitions such as school changes.
- Mentoring Programs Youth Mentoring ProgramsOperates 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 Youth Mentoring ProgramsOperates a mentoring program that connects youth in foster care, vulnerable youth, young adults, and young parents with consistent adult mentors through year-long relationships.
- Pregnancy Counseling and SupportOffers 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 Pregnancy Options Counseling & SupportOffers counseling, housing support, medical care assistance, and help with pregnancy-related expenses to expectant parents, along with post-adoption support and decision-making guidance.
- Professional Counseling and Therapeutic Guidance Foster Care and Adoption ServicesProvides 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.
- Thrift Store Operations Community-Supported Thrift StoreOperates 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 Community-Supported Thrift StoreOperates 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 Community-Supported Thrift StoreOperates 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 Community-Supported Thrift StoreOperates 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.
- Youth Mentoring Program Youth Mentoring ProgramsOperates 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 Youth Mentoring ProgramsOperates a mentoring program that connects youth in foster care, vulnerable youth, young adults, and young parents with consistent adult mentors for year-long relationships.
advocacy · 3
- Advocacy for Children in Foster Care State Legislative Advocacy for Health & Child/Family PolicyEngages 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 State Legislative Advocacy for Health & Child/Family PolicyEngages in advocacy efforts, such as those related to Arizona Senate Bill 1473, to support faster permanency for children in foster care.
- Child Welfare Advocacy State Legislative Advocacy for Health & Child/Family PolicyEngages in legislative advocacy efforts, such as supporting Arizona Senate Bill 1473, to promote faster permanency outcomes for children in foster care.
capacity building · 3
- Organizational Accreditation and Quality Improvement Early Care Provider Training & SupportMaintains 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 Early Care Provider Training & SupportMaintains 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 Early Care Provider Training & SupportMaintains 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.
strategies · 19
how they think
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- Christ-Centered and Faith-Based Approach christ_centered_careThe organization integrates Christian faith and values into all aspects of its services, including adoption, foster care, and family support, believing that this approach provides holistic care, spiritual guidance, and strengthens families. This includes engaging faith communities and volunteers in their mission.
- Christ-Centered and Faith-Based Approach faith_based_careThe organization integrates Christian faith, values, and teachings into all aspects of its services, including adoption, foster care, and family support, believing this approach provides holistic care, spiritual guidance, and strengthens families.
- Christ-centered service model integrating faith across care gospel-centered_careIntegrates Christian faith as a core mechanism in all services—foster care, adoption, and family support—by grounding care in spiritual principles, promoting reliance on faith, and viewing service as ministry, which the organization believes deepens impact and fosters transformation for both caregivers and children.
- Community and Volunteer Mobilization community_mobilizationThe organization actively engages volunteers and mobilizes faith communities through church liaisons to support its mission, believing in the mutual transformation that occurs through service and ensuring safety through screening.
- Community and Volunteer Mobilization community_mobilizationThe organization actively engages and mobilizes volunteers and faith communities, including through church liaisons, to provide skilled service, support families, and create a lasting impact, recognizing the mutual transformation that occurs through service.
- Comprehensive Family Support and Preparation wraparound_family_supportThe organization provides extensive wraparound services, preparation, and ongoing support to foster and adoptive families, aiming to ensure stability, long-term well-being, and address challenges beyond basic requirements.
- Comprehensive Family Support and Preparation wraparound_family_supportThe organization provides extensive wraparound services, preparation, and ongoing support to foster and adoptive families, aiming to ensure stability, address challenges, and promote the long-term well-being of children and families beyond basic requirements.
- Enhanced holistic and trauma-informed wraparound support trauma-informed_careProvides comprehensive, trauma-informed services that exceed state standards to promote emotional, spiritual, and developmental well-being, particularly for children with early trauma, through models that integrate mental health, education, and family stability supports.
- Family Reunification and Relational Foster Care family_reunificationThe organization views foster care as a pathway to family redemption and reunification, actively promoting shared parenting and encouraging foster families to build relational bridges with biological parents.
- Family reunification and relational engagement with birth families family_reunification_focusPrioritizes family redemption and reunification by promoting shared parenting with birth parents in recovery and encouraging foster families to build relational bridges through direct communication, believing this approach supports healing and long-term stability for children.
- Holistic and Wraparound Family Support holistic_family_supportThe organization provides comprehensive support services that go beyond basic requirements, aiming for long-term stability and well-being for children and families. This includes preparing and equipping families, offering enhanced wraparound services, and supporting shared parenting for reunification.
- Lived Experience Integration lived_experience_informed_careThe organization incorporates the insights and perspectives of staff members with lived experience in foster care or adoption to inform and enhance its service model.
- Lived Experience Integration lived_experience_informed_careThe organization leverages the insights and understanding of staff members who have personal experience with foster care or adoption to inform and enhance its service delivery model.
- Mobilization of faith communities and volunteer engagement faith_community_mobilizationEngages churches and volunteers as active partners in care delivery through church liaisons and skilled service opportunities, leveraging faith communities to expand reach and create mutual transformation for both volunteers and families served.
- Preparation, equipping, and lived experience in service design lived_experience_informed_careFocuses on preparing and equipping foster and adoptive families for long-term success while incorporating staff with lived experience in foster care or adoption to inform and improve service delivery, increasing relatability and effectiveness.
- Relational and Reunification-Focused Foster Care relational_foster_careFoster care is approached with an emphasis on building relational bridges between foster and biological parents, promoting shared parenting, and supporting family redemption and reunification as a primary goal, rather than solely focusing on adoption.
- Trauma-Informed Care trauma_informed_careThe organization utilizes a trauma-informed approach, particularly in early childhood education, to address the emotional and spiritual development of children who have experienced trauma, aiming to provide sensitive and effective support.
- Trauma-Informed Care trauma_informed_careThe organization utilizes a trauma-informed approach in its services, particularly in early childhood education, to support the emotional and spiritual development of children who have experienced trauma.
- Trauma-Informed and Lived Experience-Informed Care trauma_informed_careThe organization utilizes a trauma-informed approach in its services and incorporates the insights of staff with lived experience in foster care or adoption to enhance its service model and better support children's emotional and spiritual development.
named programs · 6
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.
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.