Foster mom celebrates successful reunification

When foster mom Emily picked up newborn Sophia she was told it was unlikely the baby would be reunited with her mother. Sophia’s mother struggled with addiction. Emily was pleasantly surprised when at the first virtual visit, Sophia’s mom eagerly joined the virtual meeting. The next visit was the same. And the next.

By the time visits were moved to in-person the two mothers had gotten to know each other pretty well.

At the park one day Sophia’s mom shared with Emily she didn’t know how she could be so kind. Wasn’t she angry at her for putting her baby in a dangerous situation? Emily assured her, her efforts to change her life around had not gone unnoticed, and it made it easy to support her every step of the way.

After six months in foster care, Sophia returned to her mother full time but Emily stayed a pillar of support just a phone call away.
• The Great Outdoors Gala •
A cozy campfire, live music and s’mores made for an unforgettable evening for
guests at Child Crisis Arizona’s Great Outdoors Gala on Saturday, April 17 as the organization raised nearly $2.8
million to support its intervention, prevention and education programs.

This year the event was hybrid, held
outdoors at the JW Marriott Camelback Inn Resort and Spa, with very limited in-person seating, and also streamed online to a virtual audience. Despite the change, the event managed to bring in a record-breaking amount of donations.

Read the full press release HERE.
View photos from the event HERE.

From left to right: Louis & Tracy Basile, Torrie Taj, Janis Merrill, Cal & Tricia DeSouza, Vala Ola and David Lueth. Photo by Colleen Katz, Pictures in Pixels Photography.
Child Crisis Arizona programs achieve national accreditation
Child Crisis Arizona has achieved national accreditation through the Council on Accreditation (COA), an objective, independent not-for-profit accreditor of social service organizations.

This thorough process took several years to accomplish and ensures the highest quality programs.

Learn more at www.coanet.org.
AZ Attorney General presents Distinguished Service Award

Child Crisis Arizona was honored to receive the 2020/2021 Distinguished Service Award in recognition of outstanding advocacy on behalf of victims of crime during the Arizona Attorney General's Crime Victim's Rights Week celebration.

View the video HERE.
AZ Tax Credit Deadline Extended to May 17
The qualified charitable foster care tax credit is one opportunity for you to help Arizona foster children.

Arizona law allows you to contribute up to $500 individually and $1,000 jointly to Child Crisis Arizona as a Qualifying Foster Care Organization and receive a dollar-for-dollar tax credit against your 2020 State tax liability through May 17, 2021.
*Please consult with a tax advisor. The tax credits are available only to individuals who file taxes in Arizona. QFCO code: 10012. Tax ID#:86-0324144
If you're 70.5 or older, you can join fellow Child Crisis Arizona supporters who make tax-free gifts from their IRAs each year. Learn how you can save money while ensuring every child has a safe environment to heal.
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