activities · 14
what they do
direct service · 13
- 24-hour Specialty Care Nursery for Substance-Exposed Newborns Specialty Care for NAS InfantsJacob's Hope operates Arizona's first specialty care nursery, providing 24-hour medical care in an inpatient, home-like, sensory-friendly facility for substance-exposed newborns experiencing withdrawal symptoms. The facility is medically equipped and staffed by 24-hour medical personnel to deliver individualized care.
- Deliver prenatal and recovery support services for expectant mothers with substance use disorders Substance Use Disorder TreatmentOffers prenatal support, wrap-around services, and recovery navigation for expectant mothers with substance use disorders, including the "Hope Notes Course" and a "Build Your Parenting Resume" component aligned with DCS Case Plans.
- Engage volunteers in infant care, facility operations, and program supportUtilizes volunteers on day and night schedules for newborn care (e.g., cuddling, laundry), facility maintenance, administrative tasks, fundraising, community outreach, and digital content creation.
- Family-centered support and room-in accommodationsProvides room-in suites and a family-friendly environment for mothers or caregivers, including a comfortable living room space, as part of its Inpatient Infant Support Program to promote bonding and family engagement during infant care.
- In-kind donations and operational supply management Hygiene and Essential Care Kits DistributionRequests and manages in-kind donations of infant care supplies (e.g., diapers, formula, distilled water) and operational items (e.g., lockable filing cabinets, refrigerators) through community outreach and an Amazon Wishlist to support daily operations and infant care needs.
- Inpatient medical care for substance-exposed newborns Specialty Care for NAS InfantsOperates Arizona’s first specialty care nursery providing 24/7 inpatient, medically equipped care for substance-exposed newborns experiencing withdrawal symptoms, including Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS), with on-site medical staff delivering individualized, low-pharmacologic-intervention care in a sensory-friendly, home-like environment.
- Operate a 24/7 inpatient specialty care nursery for substance-exposed newborns Specialty Care for NAS InfantsProvides 24-hour medical care and interim inpatient care for substance-exposed newborns experiencing withdrawal symptoms, operating the first specialty care nursery of its kind in Arizona within a medically equipped, home-like, sensory-friendly facility.
- Prenatal Support and Recovery Program for Mothers Substance Use Disorder TreatmentJacob's Hope offers prenatal support and wrap-around services, including a "Hope Notes Course" for expectant mothers and a "Build Your Parenting Resume" component, to help mothers navigate recovery from substance use disorders and align with DCS Case Plans. The program also provides room-in suites for mothers or caregivers within the inpatient facility.
- Prenatal and maternal support programs Substance Use Disorder TreatmentOffers prenatal support, wrap-around services, and recovery navigation for expectant mothers with substance use disorders, including the “Hope Notes Course” and a “Build Your Parenting Resume” component aligned with DCS Case Plans to support maternal recovery and parenting readiness.
- Provide family-centered care and accommodations for infants and caregiversOffers room-in suites for mothers or caregivers, a comfortable living room space for families, and a supportive environment designed to keep families together during infant care.
- Provision of Infant Care SuppliesJacob's Hope provides essential infant care supplies, including distilled water, diaper bags, diapers for premature and newborn infants, and a full-size refrigerator for infant formula storage, often requesting community support for these items.
- Volunteer Engagement for Operational SupportJacob's Hope engages volunteers for a variety of tasks, including direct newborn care (cuddling, laundry, nursery stocking), administrative duties (reception, thank you cards), facility maintenance, program support (fundraising, stocking New Parent Backpacks), and digital content creation (website, blog, social media).
- Volunteer engagement and program supportEngages volunteers in direct infant care (e.g., cuddling, laundry), facility operations (cleaning, stocking), administrative tasks (reception, thank-you cards), program support (fundraising, New Parent Backpacks), and communications (website, blog, social media).
capacity building · 1
- Procure and manage infant care supplies and operational resources Hygiene and Essential Care Kits DistributionRequests and distributes essential infant care items—including diapers, formula storage equipment, and distilled water—via community donations and an Amazon Wishlist, and acquires operational infrastructure such as lockable filing cabinets.
strategies · 23
how they think
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- Community-Engaged Support Model community_engagementJacob's Hope encourages multifaceted community engagement, relying on community volunteers for time, skills, voice, and financial donations to support the needs of newborns and the organization with a continuous, ongoing commitment to community support.
- Compassionate, Non-Judgmental, Trauma-Informed Care trauma-informed careJacob's Hope provides nonjudgmental, respectful, and trauma-informed support, viewing addiction as a societal issue and treating individuals with compassion, respect, and dignity, with care designed for healing and focused on being seen and heard.
- Eat, Sleep, Console (ESC) approach eat_sleep_consoleEmploys the "Eat, Sleep, and Console" method as a family-centered, non-pharmacologic framework to assess and support infants with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome, prioritizing caregiving behaviors over medication.
- Eat, Sleep, Console (ESC) method for non-pharmacologic care eat_sleep_consoleEmploys the Eat, Sleep, and Console framework to prioritize non-pharmacologic, family-centered care strategies that support infant self-regulation and bonding, reducing reliance on medication for Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) management.
- Eat, Sleep, and Console Method eat_sleep_consoleJacob's Hope employs the "Eat, Sleep, and Console" method to support families with substance-exposed newborns, prioritizing non-pharmacologic methods for mothers with substance use disorder to care for their newborns.
- Faith-based service motivation faith-based_serviceGuides organizational mission and service through Christian faith, viewing care for vulnerable infants and families as an act of service to Christ, shaping a values-driven approach to outreach and compassion.
- Faith-based service motivation faith-based_serviceGuides mission and service through Christian faith, viewing care for vulnerable infants and families as an act of service to Christ.
- Family and caregiver support during and after pregnancy family_supportProvides holistic support to mothers during pregnancy and postpartum, as well as to caregivers and extended family, strengthening the family unit to improve outcomes for infants with prenatal substance exposure.
- Family-Centered Support for Substance-Exposed Newborns family-centered careJacob's Hope supports mothers through pregnancy and after delivery, as well as caregivers and the entire family, providing individualized and dedicated time and care to babies and their families, particularly those in the NICU with drug withdrawal, to help NAS babies thrive within a strong and loving support system.
- Family-centered care and family support family-centered careSupports the entire family system by providing care and resources to mothers, caregivers, and families during and after pregnancy, fostering a strong, loving support network for infants with NAS.
- Family-centered, nonjudgmental care with trauma-informed approach trauma-informed careDelivers compassionate, respectful, and nonjudgmental care that treats addiction as a societal health issue, not a moral failing, emphasizing dignity, healing, and emotional safety for infants, mothers, and families affected by substance exposure.
- Home-like, Sensory-Friendly Care for Substance-Exposed Newborns home-like_care_modelJacob's Hope provides individualized care for substance-exposed newborns in a home-like, sensory-friendly environment with 24-hour medical staff, aiming to support infant recovery and development in a calm and quiet setting.
- Home-like, sensory-friendly care model home-like_care_modelProvides individualized, nurturing care for substance-exposed newborns in a home-like, sensory-friendly environment to support recovery and development, reducing stress and promoting stability.
- Home-like, sensory-friendly care model home-like_care_modelUses a home-like, inpatient environment with sensory-friendly design—calm, quiet, and non-clinical—to support recovery and development of substance-exposed newborns, promoting stabilization and healing outside of a NICU setting.
- Interim Care Model for Substance-Exposed Newborns interim care model for substance-exposed newbornsJacob's Hope offers a safe, nurturing interim environment for substance-exposed infants to stabilize and thrive, providing loving and competent care during drug withdrawal before they return home or transition to long-term care.
- Interim care model for stabilization and transition interim care model for substance-exposed newbornsProvides a safe, nurturing, and medically supported interim environment where substance-exposed newborns can stabilize, recover from withdrawal, and thrive before reuniting with families or transitioning to long-term care.
- Interim care model for stabilization and transition interim care model for substance-exposed newbornsProvides a safe, nurturing interim environment where substance-exposed newborns can stabilize, recover, and thrive before returning home or transitioning to long-term care.
- Multifaceted community engagement and volunteer reliance multifaceted-community-engagementEngages the community through diverse contributions—including time, skills, voice, and donations—and relies on volunteers to meet operational needs and sustain care delivery for newborns.
- Multifaceted community engagement and volunteer reliance multifaceted-community-engagementEngages the community through diverse contributions—including time, skills, voice, and financial support—and relies on volunteers to meet organizational and infant care needs.
- Reduced-Cost Medical Care reduced-cost-medical-careJacob's Hope provides medical care for substance-exposed newborns at a reduced cost compared to traditional NICU care, making specialized care more accessible.
- Reduced-cost medical care alternative to NICU reduced-cost-medical-careProvides high-quality medical care for substance-exposed newborns at a lower cost than traditional NICU hospitalization by using an interim, home-based care model that reduces system burden and healthcare costs.
- Reduced-cost medical care alternative to NICU reduced-cost-medical-careOffers high-quality medical care for substance-exposed newborns at a lower cost than traditional NICU settings by utilizing a non-hospitalized, home-based care model.
- Trauma-informed, nonjudgmental, and compassionate care trauma-informed careDelivers care that is trauma-informed, nonjudgmental, and compassionate, recognizing addiction as a societal and medical issue, and treating babies and families with dignity, respect, and emotional support.
named programs · 3
what they call their work
Family Support Program
Supports mothers through pregnancy and after delivery, caregivers, and the entire family with non-judgmental care, including the Hope Notes Course for expectant mothers and referrals to housing, medically assisted treatment centers, and drug rehabilitation programs.
Hope Notes Course
An educational course for expectant mothers.
Specialty Care Nursery
Provides 24-hour interim care for substance-exposed newborns, focusing on those experiencing Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS).
relationships · 18
who they work with
- Channel 12 News Partner — Reported on Jacob's Hope receiving its first drug-exposed infant.
- Conifer Health Solutions Partner — Ashley, a board member, is a Director 2 at Conifer Health Solutions/UofA.
- Cultural Sponge Partner — Design partner for the organization's website.
- Cultural Sponge Partner — Designed the organization's website.
- Cultural Sponge Partner — Designed the website
- Cultural Sponge Partner — Designed the website.
- Erik Gigstad Memorial Fund Funder — Listed as a grant partner
- Executive Council Charities Funder — Received a matching grant that multiplies the impact of donations.
- FOX 10 Phoenix Partner — Featured Jacob's Hope during a Giving Tuesday segment.
- Falkenstein’s Family Trust Funder — Listed as a grant partner
- Interest Ministries Funder — Listed as a grant partner
- MIND 24-7 Partner — Cynthia Handy, Vice President of Jacob's Hope, is the Director of Revenue Cycle Management at MIND 24-7. Angela Pon, a board member, is the Chief Compliance Officer at MIND 24-7.
- ON Semiconductor Partner — Tobin Cookman, Secretary of Jacob's Hope, is a Senior Vice President Human Resources at ON Semiconductor.
- Olmstead Family Trust Funder — Listed as a grant partner
- Robert D. Fisher Foundation Funder — Listed as a grant partner
- Southwest Behavioral Health Services Partner — Lynda Riford, a board member, is the Marketing Director at Southwest Behavioral Health Services.
- Summit Medicine and Pediatrics Partner — Dr. Michael J. Lucherini, a board member, is a Physician at Summit Medicine and Pediatrics.
- Wells Fargo Partner — William Letizia, Treasurer of Jacob's Hope, is a Data Analytics Audit Manager-Executive Director at Wells Fargo.