activities · 8
what they do
direct service · 7
- Child and Family Mental Health Treatment Trauma-Informed Counseling for Youth & FamiliesDelivers child and family-focused mental health treatment services to restore stability, strengthen families, build resilience, and support healing from trauma.
- Early Education Center Subsidized Child Care Access ProgramsProvides high-quality, affordable early education for children from low-income families through The Kelly Early Education Center.
- Family Support and Crisis Intervention Home-Based Parenting Support & Family StabilizationProvides a range of services to protect and support children and families across developmental stages, including prenatal support, school-age development, and crisis intervention, within a safe, supportive, and trauma-informed environment.
- Family Support and Resource Center After-School Support Hubs for At-Risk YouthOperates the Cole & Jeannie Davis Family Center to centralize programs and resources for children and families, providing a safe and supportive environment using trauma-informed practices.
- Foster Care and Adoption ServicesOperates foster care and adoption services programs designed to address the multiple needs of children and families during times of crisis, including licensing and supporting foster families.
- Home Visiting Nursing Services Home-Based Parenting Support & Family StabilizationOffers free home-visiting nursing services to first-time mothers from pregnancy through the child's second birthday, including health and developmental screenings for children from prenatal to 48 months of age.
- Parent Education and SupportProvides parent education classes, both virtually and in-person, to prevent child abuse and neglect, teach parenting skills, and meet court-ordered requirements. This includes home visits with certified Parent Educators for children from prenatal to 48 months of age.
capacity building · 1
- Legacy Gift ManagementInvests and grows legacy gifts to support the ongoing mission of promoting child well-being and family stability.
strategies · 19
how they think
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- Evidence-Based Home Visiting for Early Childhood Development home_visitingThe organization utilizes a home-based model with certified Parent Educators and the Nurse-Family Partnership model to deliver individualized early childhood development support, strengthen parent-child relationships, and promote school readiness through play, particularly for first-time mothers.
- Family Strengthening through Accessible Parent Education family-strengthening through accessible parent educationThe organization strengthens families by offering free, accessible parent education programs that teach practical strategies for parenting challenges across developmental stages.
- Free and accessible parent education for family strengthening family-strengthening through accessible parent educationOffers no-cost, accessible parent education programs that equip caregivers with practical strategies across developmental stages, aiming to prevent abuse and strengthen family functioning.
- Home-visiting model using evidence-based nursing practices evidence-based home-visitingImplements the Nurse-Family Partnership model, delivering individualized, trauma-informed care through certified nurses and parent educators in home settings to support first-time mothers across maternal and child health domains.
- Long-Term Stability and Evidence-Based Services long-term stability supportThe organization supports programs designed to help children and families achieve long-term stability by delivering a continuum of evidence-based services.
- Long-term financial sustainability through legacy giving and endowment legacy_giving_endowmentEnsures enduring support for child well-being and family stability programs through legacy gifts and endowment investments.
- Primary Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect primary_preventionThe organization focuses on preventing child abuse and neglect before they occur through early intervention, family support services, and long-term family empowerment.
- Primary prevention through early intervention and family support primary_preventionFocuses on preventing child abuse and neglect before they occur by providing early intervention and long-term family support services that strengthen family systems and promote resilience.
- Shift from congregate care to community-based prevention shift_from_congregate_careMoved away from institutional congregate care models toward early education and preventive family support services to better serve children and families in community settings.
- Strengths-Based Home-Visiting Nursing Model strengths-based nursingThe organization applies a strengths-based, therapeutic nursing process in home visits to develop individualized care plans for first-time mothers, addressing client-identified goals and risk factors across multiple domains including mental health, nutrition, development, and safety.
- Strengths-Based Home-Visiting Nursing Model strengths-based nursingThe organization applies a strengths-based, therapeutic nursing process to develop individualized care plans for first-time mothers, addressing maternal and child health across multiple domains based on client-identified goals and assessed risk factors.
- Strengths-Based Home-Visiting Nursing Model strengths-based nursingThe organization applies a strengths-based, therapeutic nursing process in a home-visiting model to develop individualized care plans for first-time mothers, addressing client-identified goals and risk factors across multiple domains including mental health, nutrition, development, and safety.
- Strengths-based, whole-family approach to long-term stability whole-family approachEmpowers families through strengths-based, trauma-informed services that address the needs of all family members, fostering long-term stability and thriving by building on existing capacities.
- Trauma-Informed Care trauma-informed careThe organization uses trauma-informed practices and services to support children and families, recognizing the impact of trauma on their well-being.
- Trauma-Informed Care trauma-informed careThe organization uses trauma-informed practices and services to support children and families.
- Volunteer engagement to extend mission reach volunteer_engagementLeverages volunteer support to expand capacity and enhance service delivery for children and families.
- Whole-Family Approach for Resilience and Long-Term Thriving whole-family approachThe organization employs a whole-family approach to strengthen family systems, increase resilience, and support the long-term thriving of all family members.
- Whole-Family Approach for Resilience and Long-Term Thriving whole-family approachThe organization employs a whole-family approach to strengthen family systems, increase resilience, and support long-term thriving for all family members.
- Whole-Family and Trauma-Informed Approach whole_family_approachThe organization employs a whole-family approach, integrating trauma-informed practices and services, to strengthen family systems, increase resilience, and support long-term thriving for all family members.
named programs · 8
what they call their work
Behavioral Health Services
Mental and behavioral health treatment services for children, young adults, and families to heal from trauma, build resilience, and restore stability
Cole & Jeannie Davis Family Center
A center that brings together programs and resources for Tucson children and families.
Community Education & Outreach
Free parenting classes offered virtually via Zoom, covering topics from toddler care to teen communication, including court-ordered parenting education
Foster Care & Adoption Services
Programs that license and support foster families and provide services to children and families in need of out-of-home care
Kelly Early Education Center
Provides high-quality, affordable childcare and early education to children from low-income families
Nurse-Family Partnership
Free in-home nursing program for first-time mothers, offering support from registered nurses during pregnancy until the child's second birthday, focusing on health, development, and family well-being
Parents as Teachers
Free home visiting program for families with children from prenatal to 48 months, providing parent education, developmental screenings, and school readiness support in English and Spanish
The Kelly Early Education Center
Provides high-quality, affordable childcare and early education to children from low-income families.
relationships · 6
who they work with
- Angel Charity for Children Partner — Provided a $823,144 grant to fund construction of a shelter for infants and children under five.
- First Things First Funder — Provides grant funding to support the Parents as Teachers program.
- First Things First Funder — Provides grant support for the Community Education & Outreach program.
- Nurse-Family Partnership Network — Implements the Nurse-Family Partnership international evidence-based model for maternal and child health.
- O’Rielly Family Foundation Partner — Provided grants for the renovation of the shelter for children aged 4–11.
- Union Pacific Foundation Partner — Provided grants for the renovation of the shelter for children aged 4–11.