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Created: 02/26/2018 • Last updated: 02/27/2018 General information Organization Christian Family Care Contact First name Sam Contact Last name Young Contact e-mail info@arizonavmlc.org Contact phone number 6024055330 Address Street 3603 N 7th Ave City Phoenix State AZ ZIP Code 85013 From what tribe is the Gila River Indian Community organization requesting the grant? Total grant amount request 100000 1 / 2 The Gila River Indian Community offers multi-year awards. If your organization is requesting a multi-year grant for this project or program from the Gila River Indian Community, enter the amount to be requested each year. Amount Year 1 (Gila River Indian 50000 Community Grants Only) Year 2 (Gila River Indian 50000 Community Grants Only) Year 3 (Gila River Indian Community Grants Only) Year 4 (Gila River Indian Community Grants Only) Year 5 (Gila River Indian Community Grants Only) 2 / 2 Gila River Indian Community Grant Application Grant Cycle 2018 Cover Sheet Municipality Information 1. Date of Application: 2/27/2018 (NOTE: Click or use up/down arrow keys to move among fields) 2. Name of City, Town or County: Maricopa County 3. Mayor (City or Town) or Board of Supervisor’s Chairman (County): Steve Chucri 4. Mailing Address: 301 W Jefferson, 10th Floor 5. City: Phoenix State: Arizona Zip Code: 85003 6. Acknowledgement of Submission by Authorized Municipality Representative: Typed Name/Title: Zachary Wolfe, Finance Department Signature: Applicant Information 7. Department/Organization Name: Christian Family Care (CFC) 8. Is this a 501c non-profit Organization? No Yes If yes, attach IRS Determination Letter 9. Application Contact Person: Gary Miller Title: Director of Marketing & Advancement 10. Phone Number: (602) 234-1935 11. Mailing Address: 3603 North 7th Avenue 12. City: Phoenix State: Arizona Zip Code: 85013 13. Email Address: gmiller@cfcare.org Website Address: https://cfcare.org/ Project Information 14. Project Name: Safe Families for Children AZ 15. Purpose of Grant: Prevent children form being placed into the child welfare system by supporting natural families 16. Priority Funding Area Healthcare 17. Annual amount requested $50,000 18. Number of years that funding is 2 requested 19. Total amount requested (annual $100,000 amount x number of years) 20. Has your organization received past No funding from GRIC? If yes, list each year and amount 21. Geographic area served Arizona (statewide) For Office Use Only: Data Entry Receipt Evaluation Outcome A Approval Recommended/Amount $ A Denial Gila River Indian Community Grant Application Grant Cycle 2018 Narrative Please structure your proposal to provide the following information in the order indicated. Provide the narrative in paragraph form in the text field provided. Please be thorough but strive for brevity. 1. Briefly describe the organization’s history, mission and goals. Christian Family Care (CFC) – Founded in 1982, CFC has been on the front lines of serving vulnerable Arizona families and children for more than 35 years. Our vision is to see every hurting child loved in a healthy and nurturing family. The programs offered at Christian family Care focus on increasing the permanency of children nurtured in healthy families, reduce family disruptions and decrease the number of children entering the foster care system. Christian Family Care (CFC) has developed a community reputation for having expertise and practical experience to assist hurting children and their families by focusing on child welfare, clinical and adoption services. CFC is accredited by the Council on Accreditation for Children and Family Services, Inc. (COA) and is a member in good standing with the Evangelical Council of Financial Accountability (ECFA). Our mission is to strengthen families and serve at-risk children in the name of Jesus Christ. We focus on serving every child and family without discrimination for the purpose of strengthening families and improving the welfare of all children in Arizona. 2. If the applying organization is non-municipal or a non-profit 501c, please describe your relationship with Arizona municipalities including past and present support, whether through partnerships, collaborations, in-kind contributions, grants, tax-based funding or other. Describe the supporting municipality’s role in this project. If the applying organization is a municipality governmental sub-division please enter the text “Not applicable.” Christian Family Care works closely with the state of Arizona and the Department of Child Safety in many programs, but the purpose of Safe Families for Children Arizona is specifically to prevent children from entering foster care. CFC is a Qualifying Foster Care Charitable Organization, which means we are eligible to receive the Foster Care Tax Credit. CFC also partners with police departments and fire stations for referrals of at-risk families who need help with finding resources within the community. 3. Describe the proposed project and planned goals and activities. In 2014, CFC partnered with the national Safe Families for Children organization to launch Safe Families for Children AZ (Safe Families). Safe Families is a successful model of compassionate service that gives hope to families in crisis. The purpose of Safe Families is to prevent children from neglect and abuse before it happens. By intervening before State agencies get involved, Safe Families gives families respite, placing children in temporary care of a trained and designated “Safe Family,” with the approval of the biological parents. This transition is done outside of the DCS system, so the child is never placed into state custody, nor are parental rights ever suspended. During the program intervention, parents receive support, training, and resources to prepare for continued success after the child returns home. Gila River Indian Community Grant Application Grant Cycle 2018 Since CFC began Safe Families four years ago, 97% of all children in the program have stayed with their biological parents, avoided the DCS system, and remain in a safe, loving home. For every child saved from entering the child welfare system Safe Families for Children AZ effectively accomplishes the following goals: • Deflection of children out of the child welfare program by providing a safe alternative to child welfare custody; • Prevention of child abuse by providing overwhelmed and resource-limited parents with a safe, temporary place for their child without threat of losing custody which can avert potential abuse/neglect episodes; and • Stabilize and support families by becoming the extended family that these parents have never had. 4. Describe how the proposed project satisfies one or more of the priority funding areas identified by the Gila River Indian Community. The Gila River Indian Community priorities include economic development, education, healthcare, and public safety. CFC believes strong and healthy communities require strong and healthy families. Safe Families for Children AZ provides the attention and guidance parents need to create healthy and nurturing environments for their children, creating resilient communities that can better combat poverty, chronic health issues, and destructive behaviors. 5. Identify the needs/problems to be addressed, target population and number of people to be served by the project. Arizona has 16,000 children in foster care, nearly a quarter living in a group home, shelter, or other institutional facility. There is evidence that children who must live in institutional facilities/environments are more likely to suffer PTSD than combat veterans. Research suggests that adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) can lead to poor mental and physical health, and less success at school and work throughout one’s life. To actively mitigate the long term negative effects of ACEs, children require “safe spaces” and “stable, nurturing relationships with caring adults” (Phoenix Children’s Hospital). Children enter the foster system by no fault of their own and often come from backgrounds filled with abuse, neglect, and pain. Sadly, the typical experience of children in the foster system is also filled with trauma. Even in long-term (foster or adoption) care of a loving, safe, and healthy family, children still are faced with the trauma of being separated from their biological parents. Safe Families for Children Arizona identifies families in need of support and in danger of separation/DCS intervention and surrounds parents and children with a community of hope, support and community resources. This year, the goal is to host 110 children while we connect their parents with community resources and recruit and train 24 new “Safe Families”. The cost to keep one child in their family, through the Safe Families AZ program is about $2,500. The alternative, tearing children form their families and placing them in the state’s care, costs approximately $35,000 each year. To participate in Safe Families for Children (SFFC), families must meet the following: • Families must be experiencing an immediate crisis in which temporarily removing children from their care will keep the children safe and provide an opportunity for the birthparents to work toward permanently receiving their children back in to their care. Crises includes but not limited to: needing housing, employment, skills or other supports. Gila River Indian Community Grant Application Grant Cycle 2018 • Families must understand this is short term crisis placements, not long-term care such as foster care or adoption for their children. However, should the need arise, and parents are unable or unwilling to receive their children into their care within a year, SFFC will help the birth family make a permanent plan for their children with other services CFC provides i.e., birthparent decision making counseling and open adoption. • Families must be willing to stay involved with their children if they are being hosted in a SFFC family, by visiting the children at the host family’s home, church or agreed upon location. If possible and safe, birth families should be open to taking their children home on weekends. • Families must be willing to work with the SFFC Family Coach and other SFFC staff to put in place the necessary interventions that will help the birth family navigate the crisis, stabilize and resolve any barriers to receive their children back to them. • Families must be willing to follow the guidelines of the program as far as keeping children and host families safe at all times. • Families must be open to consultation with others connected to the SFFC initiative that will help them find the services they need. • Families must understand that SFFC and churches involved in hosting children and helping birthparents must report to CPS any abuse, neglect or maltreatment of children while they are in the birthparents care. 6. Define the project as a new or continuing program. Safe Families for Children Arizona has operated continuously since 2014. It is an existing, year-round program. 7. Provide a brief timeline including start and finish dates. Indicate if the timeline is flexible. There is no specific timeline for the Safe Families for Children Arizona program. However, there is a standard response as families inquire or are referred for service. 8. Identify other organizations, partners or funders participating in the project and their roles. Safe Families for Children Arizona relies heavily on community partnerships for referrals, resources for parents & children, and recruitment of host families. Safe Families for Children Arizona is privately funded by individuals and the T.W. Lewis Foundation. Twenty-four Arizona churches allow us to recruit “Safe Families” from their churches and present the opportunity to their congregation. We also receive referrals for families in crisis from community partners such as: Phoenix Rescue Mission, Dream Center, Changing Lives Center, Department of Child Safety, Emerge! Center for Domestic Violence, and many others. If a family does not meet our program requirements, we send them to another community resource who would better fit their needs. 9. Would you be able to implement the proposed plan if your organization received partial funding for this project? CFC believes that the approach Safe Families AZ takes toward children and parents in Arizona is the most cost effective and impactful existing model. The values and priorities of the Gila River Indian Community strongly align with those of CFC and Safe Families AZ, and so CFC is excited at the opportunity to work together to correct the foster care crisis Arizona currently faces. Any support and input GRIC will contribute to Safe Families AZ will be welcomed and appreciated. Gila River Indian Community Grant Application Grant Cycle 2018 10. Describe your plan for project financial sustainability beyond the grant period. If this is a program/project previously funded by the Gila River Indian Community describe efforts made towards the previously described sustainability plan. Christian Family Care is focused on developing sustainable resources to fully fund the Safe Families initiative. The Safe Families initiative has the potential for a social impact bond, and other non-traditional funding sources. However, the current revenue streams are traditional sources like individuals, major donors, and grants. 11. Describe your plan to document progress and results. Safe Families is an evidence-based outcome focused program. Most children who enter foster care are challenged with added trauma that results in ongoing negative cycles of abuse and dysfunction. Population growth of our prisons and State welfare and mental health programs illustrate that most foster children who are not united into healthy permanent families often become wards of the state for life. Safe Families provides a safe haven for biological parents and children that help prevent entry into the State foster care system. Success for the Safe Families AZ program is defined as successful instances of avoiding a child’s removal from the home and entrance into DCS custody. Our goal is to maintain a 95% reunification rate with biological parents and have 75% of the families feel more connected with some support system six months after they involved with Safe Families for Children Arizona. We conduct a satisfaction survey immediately after a hosting and six months later via phone. 12. Indicate any application to and/or awards made by a tribe other than the Gila River Indian Community for state shared revenues for this and any other project for the past five (5) years. If this information is included in a separate attachment, please indicate that here. Christian Family care has not, nor has any plans to approach any other tribe with the Safe Families AZ initiative. We believe GRIC is the best partner for the Safe Families AZ program and we look forward to this partnership. Gila River Indian Community Grant Application Grant Cycle 2018 Project Budget Budget Period: Click here to enter text. For each budget item listed here please provide a narrative description on the following Project Budget Detail page. Proposed Budget Expense Amount Amount In Kind Total Budget (list each budget item) requested from requested or contributions GRIC secured from other funders 1. Salaries and Benefits $50,000 $130,000 $0 $180,000 2. Space $0 $10,000 $10,000 $20,000 3. Supplies/Equipment $0 $15,000 $0 $15,000 4. Travel $0 $2,000 $0 $2,000 5. Technology/Communication $0 $14,000 $0 $14,000 6. Marketing/Printing $0 $8,000 $0 $8,000 7. Administration $0 $24,000 $0 $24,000 8. Misc $0 $5,000 $0 $5,000 9. Click here to enter text. $0 $0 $0 $0 10. Click here to enter text. $0 $0 $0 $0 11. Click here to enter text. $0 $0 $0 $0 12. Click here to enter text. $0 $0 $0 $0 13. Click here to enter text. $0 $0 $0 $0 14. Click here to enter text. $0 $0 $0 $0 15. Click here to enter text. $0 $0 $0 $0 16. Click here to enter text. $0 $0 $0 $0 17. Click here to enter text. $0 $0 $0 $0 Total Budget $50,000 $208,000 $10,000 $268,000 Gila River Indian Community Grant Application Grant Cycle 2018 Project Budget Detail Please provide a narrative description for each of the project budget items listed on the previous page. Include the dollar figure and how it was derived. 1. Salaries and Benefits ($180,000): SFFC requires three different paid positions to run the program: Director- Responsible for developing policies, procedures, assist with development and implementation of SFFC evaluation process, coordinating collaborative efforts, recruiting potential families, promoting community relations, providing program publicity, seeking necessary funding, intake of referrals and assign placements, and supervise staff. Program Coordinator- Responsible for recruiting, interviewing and screening potential SFFC volunteers, assist with initial and ongoing training of volunteers, planning volunteer recognition, promoting community awareness of issues and program as a part of volunteer recruitment. Family Coach Supervisor- Responsible for conducting intake process with families, providing family coordination, overseeing initiation and ongoing work with volunteers, maintaining links with community resources, and facilitating special events for families. 2. Space ($20,000): The program occupies space within the CFC administrative offices, as well as utilizes programmatic space for training and visits. 3. Supplies and Equipment ($15,000): 4. Travel ($2,000): Mielage reimbursement and travel subsidies for families 5. Technology and Communication ($14,000): Computers, phones, email, etc. 6. Marketing and Printing ($8,000): Creation, printing, and distribution of promotional/recruitment materials used at pertner sites, as well as training/educaiotnal materials for families. 7. Administration ($24,000) 8. Misc ($5,000) 9. Click here to enter text. 10. Click here to enter text. 11. Click here to enter text. 12. Click here to enter text. Gila River Indian Community Grant Application Grant Cycle 2018 13. Click here to enter text. 14. Click here to enter text. 15. Click here to enter text. 16. Click here to enter text. 17. Click here to enter text. Other explanation: Click here to enter text.