activities · 11
what they do
direct service · 11
- Adoption Home Study Services Foster Care and Adoption ServicesConducts comprehensive adoption home studies for prospective adoptive parents, including initial consultations, documentation collection, individual interviews, home visits, safety assessments, and preparation of official reports that recommend approval or denial for adoption; provides updates to reports if adoption does not occur within the 18-month certification period.
- Adoption Information and Option Counseling Pregnancy Options Counseling & SupportOffers on-demand support and information to pregnant individuals considering adoption as an option, including discussions about parenting alternatives and answering questions about the adoption process.
- Adoption home study services Foster Care and Adoption ServicesConducts adoption home studies for prospective adoptive parents, including initial consultations, documentation collection, personal interviews, home visits, and preparation of written reports that recommend approval or denial for adoption. Provides updates to home study reports if adoption has not occurred within the initial 18-month certification period.
- Adoption home study services Foster Care and Adoption ServicesConducts comprehensive adoption home studies for prospective adoptive parents, including initial consultations, documentation review, individual interviews, home visits, and written evaluations assessing personal history, family dynamics, and home safety; produces approved reports valid for 18 months with update services available.
- Adoption information and options counseling Pregnancy Options Counseling & SupportOffers on-demand support and information to pregnant individuals about adoption and other parenting options, including answering questions and discussing next steps.
- Adoption information and options counseling Pregnancy Options Counseling & SupportOffers on-demand support and information to pregnant individuals about adoption and other parenting options, including answering questions and discussing paths forward.
- Birth Parent Support Services Material & Living Support for New and Expectant ParentsProvides comprehensive support to birth parents through the Mommy Fund, which may include assistance with transportation, medical and legal care, housing, counseling, drug and alcohol rehab, maternity clothing, prenatal vitamins, living expenses, and cell phone minutes.
- Birth parent case managementEmploys a part-time contract birth parent case manager to support individuals navigating adoption and related services.
- Birth parent support services Material & Living Support for New and Expectant ParentsProvides comprehensive support to birth parents through the Mommy Fund, which may include assistance with transportation, medical and legal care, housing, counseling, substance abuse treatment, maternity clothing, prenatal vitamins, living expenses, and cell phone minutes.
- Safe Haven for Newborns Program Safe Haven Infant Relinquishment ServicesProvides a safe and private environment for parents to relinquish newborns up to 30 days old through an after-hours hotline and secure office, operating as a licensed Safe Haven provider.
- Safe Haven services for newborn relinquishment Safe Haven Infant Relinquishment ServicesProvides a safe and private environment for parents to relinquish newborns up to 30 days old through an after-hours hotline and secure office, operating as a licensed Safe Haven provider.
strategies · 10
how they think
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- Birth Parent Empowerment and Autonomous Decision-Making birth-parent-centered decision makingCenters birth parents in the adoption process by providing non-judgmental, individualized counseling and advocacy, empowering them to make autonomous, best-interest decisions about parenting or adoption based on their unique circumstances.
- Birth Parent Empowerment and Autonomy birth-parent-centered decision makingCenters birth parents in decision-making by providing non-judgmental, individualized counseling and advocacy, empowering them to make informed, autonomous choices about adoption or parenting based on their unique circumstances.
- Birth parent-centered adoption decision making birth-parent-centered decision makingSupports birth parents in making autonomous, best-interest decisions about parenting or adoption through non-judgmental, individualized counseling and advocacy, emphasizing empowerment and respect for both birth parents and child.
- Comprehensive Adoption Home Study and Legal Compliance state-specific legal complianceConducts legally compliant home studies in accordance with state-specific licensing and judicial requirements, ensuring adoptive families meet Arizona standards and facilitating legal finalization through court certification.
- Safe Haven Newborn Surrender Program safe_haven_modelOperates under the Arizona Safe Haven Law to enable the safe, anonymous, and confidential surrender of newborns up to 30 days old, ensuring the infant's protection and legal compliance while removing barriers to safe relinquishment.
- Safe Haven for Newborns safe_haven_modelOperates under the Arizona Safe Haven Law to enable the safe, legal, and anonymous surrender of newborns up to 30 days old, ensuring the infant’s protection while providing confidential support to birth parents.
- Safe Haven newborn surrender model safe_haven_modelOperates under the Arizona Safe Haven Law to enable the anonymous, confidential, and non-judgmental surrender of newborns up to 30 days old, ensuring infant safety and legal protection for birth parents.
- Specialized Support for High-Needs Adoptions support_for_substance-exposed_infantsProvides targeted resources and guidance to adoptive families preparing to care for infants with prenatal substance exposure, addressing unique medical and developmental needs.
- State-Compliant Adoption Home Study and Legal Certification state-specific legal complianceConducts adoption home studies in compliance with state-specific licensing and legal requirements, ensuring reports are completed by appropriately licensed agencies and approved by Arizona Juvenile Courts to legally certify adoptive families.
- State-compliant adoption home study and legal certification state-specific legal complianceConducts adoption home studies in compliance with state-specific licensing and legal requirements, ensuring reports are completed by licensed agencies and approved by Arizona Juvenile Courts to legally certify adoptive families.
named programs · 3
what they call their work
Adoption Home Study
Comprehensive social work evaluation process for prospective adoptive parents, including interviews, document review, home visits, and court certification in compliance with Arizona law.
Birth Parent Support Program
Offers counseling, material assistance (maternity clothing, prenatal vitamins, phone minutes), transportation, housing help, and access to medical and rehab services for pregnant individuals considering adoption.
Safe Haven Provider Service
Confidential program allowing parents or agents to legally and anonymously surrender infants up to 30 days old to trained staff under Arizona’s Safe Haven Law.
relationships · 10
who they work with
- A Child Waits Foundation Partner — Partner organization offering adoption grants and loans; families can apply at any time after completing a homestudy
- A Child Waits Foundation Partner — Provides adoption grants and loans to assist families in completing adoptions.
- Fund Your Adoption Partner — Partner providing tools and resources to help families fund adoptions without incurring debt
- Gift of Adoption Fund Partner — Partner organization providing adoption assistance grants to complete adoptions of children in vulnerable circumstances
- Gift of Adoption Fund Partner — Provides adoption assistance grants to support the completion of adoptions for children in vulnerable circumstances.
- March of Dimes Partner — References and incorporates information from March of Dimes on Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome.
- National Safe Haven Alliance Network — Member of the National Safe Haven program, connecting to a broader network for support and resources.
- Organization of Teratology Information Specialists Network — References MotherToBaby, a service of OTIS, as a source of evidence-based information on prenatal exposures.
- Show Hope Partner — Offers financial support to help families overcome the cost barriers associated with adoption.
- Show Hope Partner — Partner organization addressing financial barriers to adoption through its Adoption Aid program