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March 3, 2022
Ms. Verlene Enos
Tribal Secretary
Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation Tribal Council
P.O. Box 17779
Fountain Hills AZ 85269
Prop 202 Grant Application – Page 1 – Applicant Information
Applicant
Dress for Success Phoenix
1024 E. Buckeye Rd., Suite 165
Phoenix AZ 85034
(602) 489-7397
www.phoenix.dressforsuccess.org
Primary Contact
Tamala McBath, CEO
1024 E. Buckeye Rd., Suite 165
Phoenix AZ 85034
(602) 614-2019
tamala@dressforsuccessphoenix.org
Sponsor
Maricopa County
Milka Doom, FBA
Maricopa County Department of Finance
(602) 506-3561
milka.doom@maricopa.gov
Signed
Milka Doom, FBA
Prop 202 Grant Application – Page 2 – Project Summary & Narrative
Summary
Founded in 2008, Dress for Success Phoenix (DFSP) endeavors to break the cycle of poverty and
pave a path to self-sufficiency for unemployed and underemployed women and their families.
Our mission is to empower women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of
support, professional attire, and personal and professional development tools to help them thrive
in work and in life. As a traveling hub of workforce development, employment readiness, and
career coaching programs, our Mobile Career Center is a critical element of our programming
that expands our reach to clients throughout Maricopa County who may be unable to commute
to our Phoenix location.
Narrative
DFSP would like to express its gratitude for the Ft. McDowell Yavapai Nation’s generosity and
support of our Mobile Career Center. Your funding has helped us to provide critical workforce
development services to women across the Valley, empowering them to achieve economic
independence for themselves and their families. DFSP is seeking $25,000 in funding to support
our Mobile Career Center. The Mobile Career Center is a continuing project, serving unemployed
or underemployed women throughout Maricopa County on a year-round, ongoing basis. This
project aligns with the “economic and community development” funding priority set forth by
the Ft. McDowell Yavapai Nation.
According to Data USA, the largest demographic living in poverty in Maricopa County is women
ages 25- 34, followed by women ages 18-24 and women ages 35-44. Low-income women in
Maricopa County face additional barriers when entering and staying in the workforce, such as
lack of childcare, job training, and education, and continue to be disproportionately harmed by
the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
To address this need, our Mobile Career Center
provides critical workforce development resources,
services, and programming that empower them to
achieve economic independence and self-
sufficiency, regardless of their geographic location
or other barriers to access. DFSP travels to
neighborhoods across the Valley to bring one-on-
one career counseling, interview skills training,
resume and cover letter assistance, and professional
attire to clients who may be unable to travel to our
location in South Phoenix.
Prop 202 Grant Application – Page 3 – Project Summary & Narrative
Our target population is low-to moderate income women in Maricopa County who are seeking
employment. The demographic breakdown of our target population is as follows: 28%
Hispanic/Latino, 20% Black/African American, 27% White, 8% Native American, 1% Asian, 9%
Other, and 7% Unknown. 40% of our clients are low-to-moderate income based on HUD
guidelines for the state of Arizona. We will serve 300 unemployed and underemployed women
over the one-year grant term.
We collaborate with more than 150 local partners (including St. Joseph the Worker, Jobs for
Arizona Graduates, Chicanos por la Causa, and the Sojourner Center) who are an essential
component of the Mobile Career Center’s services- virtually all of it programs are delivered in
coordination with local schools, government agencies, nonprofits, and employers throughout
Maricopa County, which allows us to serve more women each year. Typically, these partners
invite us to bring the Mobile Career Center to their locations, at community centers, schools, or
neighborhood events. By bringing the Mobile Career Center to them, their members or clients
can receive the same services we offer at the Boutique & Career Center, without the added
barrier of traveling to South Phoenix. The Mobile Career Center also visits high schools to
prepare teens for the world of work, building the skills and mindset they will need to succeed in
their first jobs and beyond.
DFSP’s Mobile Career Center operates on an ongoing
basis throughout the year. If funds are received from the
Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation, program activities will take
place during the one-year grant term; and all funds will
be expended in accordance with the conditions of
award.
This program is typically funded through a combination of
individual donations, corporate and foundation grants,
and special event revenue. After experiencing drastic
declines in giving and revenue due to the pandemic, we
have adapted and updated our annual fundraising plans
and goals to diversity our funding portfolio. We currently
have one application to the Gila River Indian Community
in progress, with a request to support our Teen Workforce
Initiative.
Prop 202 Grant Application – Page 4 – Signatures
Prop 202 Grant Application – Page 5 – Budget
Mobile Career Center Budget 2022
Revenue
Foundation Grants
40,000
Corporate Grants
34,000
Special Events
6,133
TOTAL REVENUE
80,133
Expenses
Salaries and Wages
45,226
Furnishings/Equipment
10,000
Fuel/Maintenance/License/Permit
8,580
Apparel & Accessories
6,000
Advertising & Promotion
3,950
MCC Driver
2,310
Insurance
1,760
Storage
1,160
Office Supplies
500
Refreshments
350
Employee Taxes and Benefits
297
TOTAL EXPENSES
80,133
Long-term funding for this program would provide us with the ability to innovate and develop
new programming that is more responsive to the continuously changing economic and
employment landscapes more regularly. Currently, this program is not supported by multi-year
funding.
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2022 Arizona Benefits Fund Grant Application
Applicant Info
Special Olympics Arizona, Inc.
2455 N Citrus Rd. Bldg. 64
Goodyear, AZ 85395
602.230.1200
EIN: 86-0307564
Primary Contact
Jim Van Wicklin
2455 N Citrus Rd, Bldg. 64
Goodyear, AZ 85395
Jim@SpecialOlympicsArizona.org
602.476.0844
Sponsor Info
Maricopa County
Milka Doom
Maricopa County – Financial Business Analyst
MC12PercentGamingGrant@maricopa.gov
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Project Summary
Special Olympics Arizona is requesting a one-year grant of $15,000 to support the expansion of
inclusive sports programming in the east valley, including the communities of Mesa, Scottsdale,
Gilbert, Florence, Tempe, Queen Creek and Chandler and surrounding areas. Special Olympics
sports offer invaluable opportunities for individuals with intellectual disabilities to improve their
physical fitness, support their mental and emotional wellbeing, showcase their talents and
abilities, and create lifelong friendships and community ties.
Narrative
“Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.” The Special Olympics Athlete
Oath embodies the spirit of the athletes. Individuals with intellectual disabilities have faced many
challenges and hurdles throughout their lives. Decades of research and lived experience indicate
that this population faces increased occurrences of bullying, health risks, marginalization, mental
health challenges, and social exclusion. This is especially true as we begin to emerge from the
increased challenges fought throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Special Olympics Arizona is
proud to be a leader in the Inclusion Revolution by providing continuing opportunities for
individuals with intellectual disabilities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage,
experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other
Special Olympics athletes and the community.
Research demonstrates that physical activity improves motor skill development, muscular
strength, immune system functioning, sleep patterns, and diet. Physical activity can also improve
health outcomes by reducing the risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and cancer—conditions
for which those with disabilities are often at increased risk. Special Olympics is the ultimate
prescription, with inclusive sports providing opportunities for athletes with intellectual
disabilities to get active and live healthier lifestyles through activities that too often have barriers
to their participation in their communities.
The benefits of Special Olympics sports extend beyond physical wellbeing. According to a study
examining psychosocial outcomes, people with intellectual disabilities who are involved in
Special Olympics sports demonstrate increased ability to adapt to stressors. In another study,
Special Olympics athletes show increased levels of self-esteem, self-worth, and social inclusion.
Through inclusive sports, Special Olympics Arizona provides a crucial impact on the mental,
emotional, and physical health of individuals with intellectual disabilities.
The Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation will support the expansion of Special Olympics Arizona’s
inclusive sports programming in our east valley region. From Cave Creek to Coolidge, and
Paradise Valley to Globe, Special Olympics Arizona serves over 4,000 athletes participating in
73 local programs in 12 different sports offered year-round. School- and community-based
delegations’ coaches, athletes, and Unified partners (team members without intellectual
disabilities) decide which sports to participate in each season. They participate in eight weeks of
practice followed by local, regional, and state competitions. Competitions often feature Healthy
Athletes, a program through with Special Olympics Arizona partners with Clinical Directors and
volunteers to provide free health screenings in a variety of disciplines in a fun and comfortable
environment.
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Grant funding will allow Special Olympics Arizona inclusive sports delegations in the east
valley region to expand, opening participation to greater numbers of athletes and offering
participation in a wider variety of sports. Funding will support sports equipment, uniforms,
outreach and training, practice and regional competition venues, and transportation and meals at
regional and state competitions.
The success of Special Olympics Arizona’s inclusive sports programming relies on a variety of
strong partnerships throughout our community and beyond. Inclusive sports in the east valley are
supported in part by funding from the Charros Foundation, the May and Stanley Smith
Charitable Trust, Thunderbirds Charities, Maricopa County, and Special Olympics International.
Special Olympics Arizona also partners with a variety of local schools, organizations, and
institutions to implement and support delegations in the east valley. This includes the City of
Scottsdale, Mesa Public Schools, Tempe Union High School District, the City of Mesa, and other
local champions of inclusion.
Special Olympics Arizona has also applied for support through the Gila River Indian
Community’s 2022 grant cycle.
The following represents a general timeline for inclusive sports implementation throughout the
grant period:
August 2022
Start of Fall season, including Swimming, Softball, Bocce, Golf, and
Bowling.
September 2022
Fall season continues, including the start of local/regional competitions.
October 2022
Fall season continues culminating in Fall Games (state-level competition in
Swimming, Softball, and Bocce).
November 2022
Start of Winter season, including Soccer, Basketball, Cheerleading, and
Flag Football
December 2022
Winter season continues.
January 2023
Winter season continues, including the start of local/regional competitions.
February 2023
Winter season continues, culminating with the State Basketball &
Cheerleading Competition.
March 2023
Start of Spring Season, including Athletics (track & field) and Volleyball.
April 2023
Spring Season continues, including the start of local/regional competitions.
May 2023
Spring Season continues, culminating in Summer Games (state-level
competition in Athletics, Volleyball, and Powerlifting).
June 2023
Conclusion of 2022-2023 competition year. Focus on continued outreach
and preparation for 2023-2024 seasons.
July 2023
Continued outreach and preparation for 2023-2024 seasons.
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Signatures – county will provide
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Budget
Income
FMYN Request
All Other Sources
Total
Corporate Donations
$0
$11,400
$11,400
Individual Donations
$0
$30,979
$30,979
Civic Organizations
$0
$4,300
$4,300
Payroll Deduction Programs
$0
$3,600
$3,600
Foundations & Grants
$15,000
$15,000
$30,000
Sponsorships
$0
$30,000
$30,000
Event Income
$0
$62,000
$62,000
Total
$15,000
$157,279
$172,279
Expenses
FMYN Request
All Other Sources
Total
Salaries & Benefits
$0
$82,204
$82,204
Equipment Rental
$0
$1,050
$1,050
Facility Rental
$3,400
$31,200
$34,600
Lodging & Meals
$1,000
$7,350
$8,350
Meetings/Outreach
$600
$600
$1,200
Officials
$0
$7,000
$7,000
Photography/Video
$0
$1,495
$1,495
Sports Equipment & Uniforms
$10,000
$25,380
$35,380
Training
$0
$1,000
$1,000
Total
$15,000
$157,279
$172,279
Special Olympics Arizona has established a diversity of funding to support inclusive
programming statewide through grants, sponsorships, individual and corporate donations, and
fundraising events. Our development team works year-round to ensure that we are able to
continue to offer all of our programming at no cost to any participant. We greatly appreciate the
Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation’s time and consideration of support for Special Olympics
inclusive sports in the east valley.
340 E Coronado Rd, Ste 100
Phoenix, AZ 85004
602.775.5090
amandahope.org
EIN: 46-2522889
Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation
2022 Arizona Benefits Fund Grant Application
Application Information:
Amanda Hope Rainbow Angels
www.amandahope.org
Tax ID: 46-2522889
Primary Contact:
Lorraine Tallman, CEO & Founder
Phone: 602-775-5090
Email: Lorraine@amandahope.org
Sponsor Information:
Milka Doom
Maricopa County, Financial Business Analyst
MC12PercentGamingGrant@maricopa.gov
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Milka Doom
340 E Coronado Rd, Ste 100
Phoenix, AZ 85004
602.775.5090
amandahope.org
EIN: 46-2522889
Project Summary and Narrative
Project Summary: The Amanda Hope Rainbow Angels (AHRA) Comfort and Care Program began in 2014
with the goal to increase access to behavioral healthcare for children and their families who are
undergoing cancer treatment. The program focuses on supporting the family through counseling and
support groups guided by therapeutic best practices. We focus on providing the most appropriate
intervention, individually focused on the child and their family, while utilizing a holistic approach to care.
Narrative:
Proposed Program: AHRA is respectfully requesting $25,000 for our Comfort and Care Program, a
continuing program.
Purpose: We believe that all families with children suffering from life-threatening conditions should live
with dignity, comfort, and love. Our Comfort and Care Program at Amanda Hope Rainbow Angels
reflects our mission and provides compassionate care and support for families with children fighting
cancer or other life-threatening illnesses. The Comfort and Care Program has four primary services,
which are tailored to fit the needs of unique families. These include:
Licensed family counselling: This service is offered to families immediately upon diagnosis to help
parents process emotions, understand how to best support their child’s cancer journey, support their
other children, and provide strength for their family unit. AHRA’s mobile therapy unit (Amanda Hope on
the Go) travels throughout Maricopa County delivering child and family therapy sessions to those who
are unable to travel to our offices. In addition to family counseling, individualized counseling is also
offered.
Play therapy: This is a specialized counseling approach for children who find it difficult to verbalize
feelings. In play therapy, trained therapists guide children to help them express their feelings, using a
great selection of play materials that can include puppets, arts and crafts materials, sand and water,
clay, small figures, dressing up props, musical instruments, and books. Children find solace in the ability
to express grief, discomfort, and painful emotions through this powerful therapy method.
Support groups: Our program offers individuals a network to gather and share common issues, provide
encouragement, and share resources they find helpful. Teen Support Groups offer teenagers a space of
acceptance and belonging with youth in similar circumstances, providing the ability to share their
feelings without judgement or fear. Parent Connection Support Groups encourage parents, caretakers,
and extended family members to share similar struggles, and learn coping skills they can share with their
children and families.
Mindfulness kits: We give children and families kits filled with tools and activities to promote self-
awareness, decision-making, and communication These tools help AHRA families to focus awareness on
the present moment, while acknowledging and accepting their feelings, thoughts, and sensations.
340 E Coronado Rd, Ste 100
Phoenix, AZ 85004
602.775.5090
amandahope.org
EIN: 46-2522889
These components are pivotal for families to heal during the difficulty of their child’s struggle with a life-
threatening illness. The project meets Fort McDowell’s health funding priority by supporting the mental
health of our clients.
Need: There are various, and often debilitating, mental health barriers that families face when their
child has a life-threatening disease. The physiological side effects of childhood cancer are long-lasting,
and childhood cancer survivors have a 34% higher rate of medical visits for a mental health complaint
compared to the general population (Cancer Journal 22, 2018). Aspects of the cancer experience can
lead to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The triggers include the diagnosis, pain from treatment,
long hospital stays, and the fear of the cancer’s return (Cancer.net, 2019). St. Jude has documented
challenges such as, “changes in daily routine, separation from family, managing life outside of cancer,
and worrying about the future,” can cause an increase of anxiety, depression, and sleep deprivation.
Childhood cancer threatens every aspect of a family’s life (physical, emotional, and financial) and the
possibility of a healthy future, which is why optimal cancer treatment must include psychosocial care
services (Institute of Medicine, 2008).
Amanda Hope will serve an estimated 2,000 children (ages 3-16) and their families, throughout Arizona,
over the grant term. The Comfort and Care Program will provide comfort, support, and love to children
and families experiencing the unimaginable struggle of navigating a life-threatening illness. We believe
that with this support, 95% served will report a decrease in depression and anxiety surrounding the
cancer journey, 90% served will report they have an increase in support surrounding healthcare, and
90% of parents served will report they better understand how to support their children who are living
with cancer.
Partners in the program: AHRA partners with several medical systems to ensure that families fighting
pediatric life-threatening and critical illnesses receive the care and support they need. Partners include:
Phoenix Children’s Hospital, Banner Children's at Desert, Phoenix Children’s Hospital East Valley
Specialty Care Center, and Phoenix Children's Hospital Southwest Valley.
Funding support for our Comfort and Care Program includes BHHS Legacy Foundation, Angel Charity for
Children, Arizona Coyotes Foundation, The Board of Visitors, and Scottsdale 20/30. We are applying for
funding from the Gila River Indian Community for another program called the Mentoring Moms.
Timeline: Fort McDowell’s funding will be used within a one-year timeframe. The Comfort and Care
Program is an ongoing program.
340 E Coronado Rd, Ste 100
Phoenix, AZ 85004
602.775.5090
amandahope.org
EIN: 46-2522889
Signatures:
A signed resolution from Maricopa County has been sent to the Tribe, per Milka Doom at the County.
340 E Coronado Rd, Ste 100
Phoenix, AZ 85004
602.775.5090
amandahope.org
EIN: 46-2522889
Amanda Hope Rainbow Angels Comfort and Care Budget
Project Expenses
Total Amount
Behavioral Health Counselor
$ 48,000
Licensed Professional Counselor
$ 40,000
Licensed Professional Counselor
$ 30,000
Benefits and Taxes
$ 7,032
Program Expenses
$ 17,272
Operating Expenses
$ 32,226
Total Amount
$174,530
Project Revenue
Total Amount
Corporate and Foundation
Grants
$119,530
Individual Contributions
$ 30,000
Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation
$ 25,000
Total Amount
$174,530
Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation Gaming Grant Application
Applicant
Sounds of Autism, Inc.
Cricket Barrientos
4366 N 156th Dr.
Goodyear, AZ 85395
(623) 289-9315
www.soundsofautism.org
https://youtube.com/channel/UCaCJN5OuElW9cJTZ_QZqsgQ
Government Sponsor
Milka Doom
Maricopa County – Financial Business Analyst
MC12PercentGamingGrant@maricopa.gov
___________________________________
Mika Doom Signature of Acknowledgement
Our Mission is to integrate families and children of Autism back into society through
LOVE and SUPPORT. In 2020, the CDC reported 1 in 54 8-year-old children live with Autism in
the U.S. In 2021, in Arizona it was 1 in 44, 8-year-old children live with Autism. It is the largest
epidemic currently. We provide, proactive Crisis Intervention Training solutions for at-risk
communities, especially Autism and bridging the gaps between Responders, Educational
Leaders, and at-risk communities is the key to a more successful and safer outcome
deescalating situations, especially during crisis.
Becoming a Unified Responder Community means everyone involved unconditionally
works together to obtain one common goal leading to a safer, and more empathetic and
compassionate society. We believe that responding by implementing all (4) phases of our 16
core programs into all populations within each city. We start and end this process for at-risk/
Autism populations from prenatal until the final farewell of life by supporting and addressing
joblessness, homelessness, and other susceptible issues within cities all over the world. Building
the trust necessary to get at-risk/Autism families to seek help, especially during crisis, is one of
the many hurdles we face. Stigmas, lack of resources, lack of awareness by everyone, and the
lack of unconditional support from community and leaders within each city. This includes first
responders, educators and anyone who would have some type of engagement within this
at-risk/Autism population. We have learned this to be one of the many causes of families dis-
engagement within society in turn leaving everyone at-risk, especially during crisis. We have
college students from Maricopa Community Colleges, ASU, NAU, U of A, GCU and Huntington
University. They are part of our “Boots on the Ground” College Volunteers assigned to each
individual city throughout the Northwest Region of Arizona, to seek out at-risk populations.
When we encounter these families and their children, we offer the mental and behavioral
health solutions, support tools, programs including crisis intervention training, and life and job
skills, to help get everyone in need on a more positive and effective plan leading to a more
successful and independent adult life.
Sounds of Autism – Education Team is made up (4) Parent/Professionals raising a child
with Autism that have a tenure in Business or Education. Many of our team leaders are also
living Life on the Autism Spectrum, offering first-hand knowledge about the needs of this
population, and bringing a voice that serve likeminded individuals. As a team, we wear many
different hats to keep momentum and we support one another as we grow leading to a more
solid support solutions for our communities.
Society is behind. We see that society struggles to ensure we offer support solutions,
safe and vetted Resources and Education and Awareness leading our At-Risk/Autism
populations to successful long-term result – Sustainable Jobs and Independent Living Solutions.
Our voice is important so we can find the populations who need help, strategically plan as we
develop educational curriculum and training programs supporting the journey for the different
communities we serve. Everyone has a role in society. We bridge the gaps with Families of At-
Risk/Autism, Community and the leaders of the community, Responders and Educational
Leaders so that as we work together and learn the best ways to support one another. Our
families then have the support and resources necessary and they feel safer when ready to
integrate back into society. Families are empowered and feel confident in navigating the
journey they are faced with. When this happens, we see the parents carrying out their
responsibilities and not giving up.
We have 88,000 at-risk individuals on a waiting list in Arizona for Long-Term Housing.
90% of the Autism Populations cannot get a job when we have an environment where people
are begging for workers. We have not prepared the at-risk/Autism populations to take on this
job. We must begin this at pre-k and offer these life and job skills consistently throughout the
day for these kids. Many of us parents have figured this out with our child when the get into
High School but it is already too late. We cannot wait for an 18-year-old to start all of this. This
is why this project is ongoing and we serve Families from Prenatal until the Final Farewell of
Life.
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Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation
2021 Arizona Benefits Fund Grant Application
Navigating Health Care and Education Systems
Applicant Information:
Raising Special Kids
5025 E. Washington St., Suite 204
Phoenix, Arizona 85034
602-242-4366 x208
https://raisingspecialkids.org/
Primary Contact:
Christopher Tiffany, Executive Director
Raising Special Kids
5025 E. Washington St., Suite 204
Phoenix, Arizona 85034
602-615-2565
christophert@raisingspecialkids.org
Sponsor Information: Milka Doom
MC12PercentGamingGrant@mail.maricopa.gov
__________________________________________________
Milka Doom, Maricopa County Financial Business Analyst
Signature of acknowledgment
Raising Special Kids
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Project Summary:
Navigating Health Care and Education Systems program builds on each family’s capacity to
understand the nature of their child's disability and enhance skills, how to advocate effectively, and
how to secure educational and health services that will ultimately lead to better physical and mental
health outcomes, positive post-secondary education, employment, and successful independent
living. The Navigating Health Care and Education Systems program provides the support needed for
parents to learn how to navigate the health care system, currently operating under Medicaid
flexibilities, to address the specific needs of their child(ren) with developmental disabilities; and
understand and learn how to navigate the education system to collaborate, work, and problem-
solve with teachers and school staff responsible for special education’s remote facilitation, hybrid,
and in-person learning models for students with disabilities.
The mission of Raising Special Kids (RSK) is strengthening families and systems of care to improve
outcomes for children who have disabilities and special health care needs. RSK serves families in
urban, rural, and underserved communities throughout Payson, Phoenix, Yuma, Flagstaff, Tucson,
Sierra Vista, and Tuba City. RSK provides training, information, and individual assistance for families
about health care, community resources, and support services to become effective advocates for
their children (birth to age 26). RSK’s programs are available in English and Spanish and are offered
at no cost to families.
Narrative
1. Proposed Program: Raising Special Kids respectfully requests $25,000 to help support our
Navigating Health Care and Education Systems program, a continuing program.
2. Purpose: The purpose for this Navigating Health Care and Education Systems program is to
deliver needed services for Maricopa County families who have children living with disabilities and
help families navigate the complex health care and education systems and resources to ensure the
health and success of their child with a disability. Many families are overwhelmed by the process of
learning of their child’s diagnosis and, subsequently, trying to figure out how to move forward and
meet their child’s physical, academic, and emotional needs. Children with disabilities or special
health care needs, and their families, require services from multiple systems – health care, public
health, education, mental health, and social services – and families spend a vast amount of time,
energy, and money caring for children and trying to navigate these systems. RSK helps families
through this process, providing emotional support, referrals to appropriate resources, information
about their rights, and advocacy support.
Our core services for families include: Assistance and support at all ages and stages of the child’s
development for birth to age 26; Strategic outreach activities for families to increase awareness and
understanding of our services; Individual problem-solving support to understand and access the
programs, health plan, and services the child may need; Accurate, authoritative information related
to the child’s disability or special health condition. Special education consultations, training, and
problem-resolution; Parent-to-parent (P2) connections with a trained parent “mentor” who has a
child with a similar diagnosis and is skilled at providing information and support; Workshops and
training geared to increase advocacy skills and improve each family’s ability to work with
professionals on their child’s educational and medical needs; Referrals to agencies, organizations,
and community resources with expertise to meet the family’s needs.
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The one-on-one direct assistance activities for parents and families includes: individualized problem-
solving, parent education on rights and responsibilities under federal entitlement programs; and
parent-to-parent (P2P) support, a vital component. Parents will learn about, and apply, multiple
tools to help them navigate the system, which includes communication and collaboration skills and
strategies to work with health care and education professionals to access needed supports and
services for their child(ren).
3. Need, Population Targeted, and Estimated Number People to be Served by the Grant:
RSK serves more than 8,000 parents and family members of children with disabilities and special
health care needs each year from all regions of Arizona. According to the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC), it is estimated that 1 in 6 children living in the U.S. (17% of children
aged 3 through 17 years) have one or more developmental disabilities. For instance, attention
deficit/hyperactivity disorder, learning disorders, intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorder,
hearing loss, blindness, stuttering, seizures, and cerebral palsy. In addition, 1 in 5 children also has a
more substantial special health care need. All are challenging to treat effectively, and these children
need services from multiple systems – health care, public health, education, mental health, and
social services. Our programs directly respond to the necessity for prompt interventions to meet the
increased health risks for children with disabilities. During the COVID pandemic, RSK adjusted the
outreach approach to reach families who needed more help navigating the virtual education and
health care systems to meet the needs of their child(ren).
The Navigating Health Care and Education Systems program will serve 100 Maricopa County
families who have children with a disability or a more substantial special health care need, so they
gain the tools to navigate early intervention, education, and health care systems. In Maricopa
County, the average household size is 2.8, median age is 36.9 years, with 40% 0 to 29 years old, and
17% of children under 18 live below the poverty line (Census Reporter, 2019).
4. Partners: RSK has established statewide, long-standing relationships with school districts, Head
Start programs, and therapy providers, which are leveraged to promote the program and identify
parents and families that need, would benefit from, and want to participate. Partner agencies
include: Arizona Department of Economic Security, Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD),
Arizona’s Early Intervention Program, Rehabilitation Services Administration/Vocational
Rehabilitation, Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS), Arizona Department of Education,
Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS – Arizona’s Medicaid program), Children’s
Rehabilitative Services, Arizona Center for Disability Law, Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the
Blind, and First Things First (Arizona’s birth to five initiative), Northern Arizona University, Public and
Charter Schools, and Community Health Centers, along with early intervention and behavioral
health providers. These entities currently support projects or collaboration activities with RSK and
comprise a statewide referral network of more than 300 organizations.
RSK has received funding support from BHHS Legacy Foundation, $50,000 for Navigating Health
Care Systems 2021 for 100 Families; City of Phoenix, $30,000 for Navigating Education Systems 2021
for 100 Families; and Maricopa County, $25,000 for COVID-19 Emergency Assistance 2020 for 100
Families. RSK plans to submit an application to the Gila River Indian Community in April and
applications to Tohono O’Odham and Ak Chin Indian Community this summer.
5. The timetable for this funding request is a one-year grant term.
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Signatures – Page 4
Signatures of the relevant representatives of the city, town, or county on an official document
(such as a resolution or letter) showing the government sponsor’s support. Applications without
signatures will be considered incomplete.
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Navigating Health Care and Education Systems
Program Budget 2022-2023
Program Budget
Expenses
Amount
requested from
FMYN
Amount funded
by other sources
Direct Staff Salaries - 2 FTE Family
Support Specialist ($37,500)
$75,000
$25,000
$50,000
Payroll Taxes/Benefits (20%)
$15,000
$15,000
Professional & Contracted
Services
$500
$500
Mileage
$553
$553
Rent, Telephone, Fingerprinting
$2,265
$2,265
Program Materials & Supplies
$2,657
$2,657
Admin
$5,595
$5,595
Total Budget
$101,570
$25,000
$76,570
Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation
2022 Arizona Benefits Fund Grant Application
Applicant Information:
Maggie’s Place
4001 North 30th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85016
602-262-5555
https://www.maggiesplace.org/
Primary Contact:
Laura Magruder, M.Ed., CEO
Maggie’s Place
lmagruder@maggiesplace.org
602-596-4985
Sponsor Information:
Milka Doom MC12PercentGamingGrant@mail.maricopa.gov
_____________________________________________________
Milka Doom, Maricopa County Financial Business Analyst
Signature of acknowledgment
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Project Summary:
Maggie’s Place welcomes pregnant and parenting women and their children into a safe and loving community,
providing life-changing programs and ongoing services to help them to become self-sufficient. Our Family
Success Center (FSC) provides our in-home mothers and alumnae mothers experiencing, or at risk of
homelessness and their children (ages 0-12) with emergency support, maternity and infant supplies, educational
and parenting classes, job searching, financial literacy education, bus passes, counseling, camaraderie, support,
and love. In 2021, we provided shelter to 74 moms and their babies, and the Family Success Center saw delivery
of 796 pickups of necessary emergency items.
Narrative:
1. Proposed Program:
Maggie’s Place is respectfully requesting a $20,000 grant for our Family Success Center, a continuing
program.
2. Purpose:
Maggie's Place provides life-changing programs by offering a warm and welcoming community, a safe place to
live and learn, and ongoing services to help women become self-sufficient as they await the birth of their babies.
Participants living in our houses are moms who experienced homelessness alone on the streets, in a car, in a
shelter that cannot accommodate pregnant women, or with someone potentially dangerous. Maggie’s Place’s
Family Success Center compliments other programming by helping moms currently living at our houses, as well
as those who now live independently, to move onto the path of self-sufficiency. All program activities take place
throughout the year, and the women work closely with Maggie's Place Family Stability Specialists to achieve their
goals on an ongoing, individual basis. Our homes are open 7 days per week, 365 days per year. Women enter and
exit the homes on a rolling basis. The requested funds from the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation would be used to
support services at our Family Success Center, including counseling, family coaching, support groups, parent
education classes, and GED classes and testing, as well as provide basic needs including food, diapers, wipes, and
child enrichment kits. This program meets the Fort McDowell funding priority of Health, by improving the
physical and emotional health of women and their children experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness.
3. Need, Population Targeted, and Estimated number of people who will be served by this grant:
According to the 2020 Maricopa Association of Governments Homeless Point-in-Time Count, young women ages
18-24 are considered an especially vulnerable population when homeless, and their unsheltered numbers have
increased in the past few years. From 2015 to 2020, the total number of chronically homeless persons in Maricopa
County increased by 119% - more than doubled. Homeless women account for 39% of the current homeless
population, evidencing high rates of chronic and mental illness, poor birth outcomes, and high mortality. The
most vulnerable – the unsheltered homeless – have increased by 83% since 2017, with an 18% increase in just the
last year. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists also reports that the number of homeless
women and families is rapidly increasing. The American Academy of Pediatrics notes that homelessness has
devastating effects on children, including lower birth weights and disruption to brain development that affects the
ability to learn.
The damaging effects of homelessness are complex and have a lasting impact on both mothers and their children.
The COVID-19 crisis has only increased the needs and challenges faced by pregnant and parenting women
experiencing homelessness. According to the CDC, pregnant women are at an increased risk for severe illness or
death from COVID-19, as well as increased risk for other adverse outcomes, such as pre-term birth. Moreover, the
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disruptions and stress due to the pandemic are particularly detrimental to children’s mental health. Research
reports high rates of clinginess, distraction, irritability, and fear among children, with younger children being
more likely to exhibit these behaviors.
The population Maggie’s Place targets is homeless, pregnant and parenting women. All (100%) of our
participants have experienced chronic and/or intermittent homelessness, have never experienced sustainable
employment, have poor credit or no spendable credit, lack understanding of creating options for survival, and
would rather hold a sustainable job than be unemployed. The majority of our moms are victims of domestic
violence, and the majority have turned to opioid misuse or substance abuse to cope with their desperate situations.
Most women we serve have had little or no prenatal care until they arrive at Maggie’s Place, which can lead to
premature delivery, low birth weight, and other medical complications. Women can join Maggie’s Place at any
point in their pregnancy and stay until their baby is 12 months old. Both current participants and alumnae of our
programs can utilize the life-enriching resources of the Family Service Center. We anticipate serving 300 children
and moms during the grant period through this program.
Without the supports of the Family Success Center, the moms we serve are at greater risk for unemployment and
experiencing homelessness again. The food, diapers, wipes, and child enrichment kits are lifelines for moms who
cannot afford these basic supplies. Child enrichment kits help address the gaps for children who are unable to
attend childcare or school, but still need activities such as art supplies, books, toys, and games to enhance their
development and learning. These kits help mitigate the effects of COVID-19 on the children by providing mental
and physical stimulation.
In response to COVID-19, we have restructured the Family Success Center’s programming, stepping in to support
moms who were furloughed or lost employment and offer counseling, family coaching, support groups, parent
education classes and even yoga. Our solutions-based program benefits the community by delivering essential
services for women and children with the goal of increasing self-sufficiency, independence, and breaking the
cycle of poverty and homelessness. The Family Success Center is critical to meeting the needs of our participants.
More than just a shelter, Maggie’s Place is the first time many high-risk moms experience a trauma-sensitive,
healthy family environment where they can focus on their physical and emotional needs.
4. Partners: Maggie’s Place leverages a variety of community partnerships and collaborations to provide
specialized assistance to women living in our homes, as well as ongoing support after they leave Maggie’s Place.
Our major collaborators include: ASU College of Social Work, Catholic Charities Social Services, Touchstone
Health Services, St. Joseph’s Family Medical Center, Creighton School of Nursing, Hushabye Nursery, Fresh
Start Women’s Center, Phoenix Crisis Pregnancy Centers, Homeward Bound, Save the Family, United Methodist
Outreach Ministries (UMOM), Center for Hope, Chrysalis Shelters, La Mesita, Aid to Women, Crisis Nursery,
Family Promise, Changing Lives, National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD), Lifewell, A
New Leaf, House of Refuge, and Community Medical Services.
Other funding and support: Our most recent supporters include Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System,
Sundt Foundation, Garcia Family Foundation, Governor’s Office of Youth, Faith, and Family, and the US
Department of Health and Human Services / Administration for Children and Families. We are grateful for
support from the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation in 2019 and 2021. We anticipate submitting a request for
support this year to the Gila River Indian Community.
5. The Timetable for the implementation of this funding request is a one-year grant term. For pregnant women
experiencing homelessness, with no family or support system, Maggie's Place is the answer.
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Signatures – Page 4
A signed resolution from Maricopa County has already been sent to the Tribe, per Milka Doom at the County.
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2022 Family Success Center Budget
Revenue and Support
Contributions
$335,169
Grants
$270,288
In-Kind Donations
$ 39,200
Total Revenue and Support
$644,657
Expenses
Staff Related
$378,193
Participant Related
$ 72,800
Participant Programs
$ 13,500
Insurance (non-payroll)
$ 31,004
Occupancy Expenses
$ 36,800
Telephone
$ 17,600
Automobile
$ 24,000
Maintenance and Supplies
$ 18,360
Professional Fees
$ 2,000
General Administration
$ 2,000
Interest Depreciation
$ 48,400
Total Expense
$644,657
Statement addressing the need for long-term funding:
Maggie’s Place fills a unique niche in serving homeless pregnant and parenting women in Maricopa County;
therefore, we do have a need for long-term funding so that we may continue to support this vulnerable population
with life-changing programs that extend beyond the grant term by providing lifelong benefits to homeless women
and their children. We strive to break the cycle of poverty, which will impact future generations. Our diversified
fundraising efforts include corporate, foundation, and government grants, individual donations, Board of
Directors support, and special events. We appreciate the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation Tribal Council’s past
support, and its consideration of continued support.
Applicant Information:
Phoenix Children's Hospital Foundation
2929 E. Camelback Rd. #122
Phoenix, AZ 85016
602-933-4483
grants@phoenixchildrens.com
Primary Contact:
Beth Noble, Sr. Grant Administrator
2929 E. Camelback Rd. #122
Phoenix, AZ 85016
602-933-2689
grants@phoenixchildrens.com
Government Sponsor:
Maricopa County
Milka Doom, Financial Analyst, Municipality Representative
Milka.Doom@maricopa.gov
Bill Gates, Chairman, Board of Supervisors
Phoenix Children’s Hospital Foundation extends its heartfelt appreciation for Fort McDowell
Yavapai Nation’s longstanding partnership. We are grateful for the opportunity to present an
application for a Prop 202 Grant request below.
Project Summary
In our continued effort to bring medical care directly into communities across the Valley,
Phoenix Children's has forged an innovative, one-of-a-kind partnership with Dignity
Health — a first of its kind nationwide. Together, these two respected health systems
will bring a new facility dedicated solely to the needs of women and children to the
sprawling campus at Mercy Gilbert Medical Center located at 3555 S Val Vista Dr, Gilbert,
Arizona. Opening in 2023 Phoenix Children’s Hospital – East Valley will seamlessly
integrate our leading pediatric services with Dignity’s maternity services. This approach
will bring together Arizona’s experts in specialized services for both women and children.
Narrative
The brand new, five-story Women and Children’s Pavilion at the established Mercy Gilbert
Center will deliver maternity and specialty pediatric services in one convenient location.
Now, mothers and fragile newborns in the Newborn Intensive Care Unit will be cared for in
close proximity, to reduce risk and promote bonding. The rooms feature all the amenities
parents need to stay with their babies while also managing work and caring for older
siblings, too.
In addition to the amenities and features found in
maternity care, the new Hospital will feature
pediatric emergency care; inpatient pediatric care;
newborn intensive care; and surgical and post-
operative services, all supported by imaging, lab, and
pharmacy services onsite.
Beyond expanding the depth and breadth of
pediatric and maternity care services, the new
Pavilion serves as a catalyst for growth in the
creation of almost 400 new jobs that will contribute
$46.1 million to the local economy in combined
salaries, wages and benefits over a five year period.
Further, families in need of specialty care will find a brand-new medical office building
adjacent to the Women’s and Children’s Pavilion, which opened in January of 2020.
Parents have access to expert care teams providing services across neurology,
gastroenterology, endocrinology, oncology and more. Families can receive virtually
every level of pediatric care right in their own neighborhood.
Phoenix Children’s respectfully requests a grant award of $50,000 in support of our East Valley
Hospital expansion project. Funds will contribute to the overall scope of completing the new
facility offering superior women’s and children’s healthcare services. In honor of this generous
gift, Phoenix Children’s will recognize the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation with a naming
opportunity reflecting your commitment and dedication to the health and well-being of our
community’s children.
Project Purpose
Phoenix Children’s Hospital-East Valley will be a state-of-the-art hospital with a wide range of
specialty providers in full time practice in the East Valley, primary care providers, pediatric
surgical services, and specialized children’s programs all in one, convenient location,
eliminating the need to seek care outside the East Valley. Phoenix Children’s Hospital-East
Valley aligns with Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation’s focus on health care.
Project Need
Since the 1950’s, the East Valley has transformed from a sleepy rural stretch to a thriving
metropolis. The region once sustained by agriculture now claims leadership status in cutting-
edge sectors such as aerospace, technology, finance, and education. Today, the region’s
population is soaring, 44% of children in Metro Phoenix live in the East Valley with projections
for continued growth to 544,000 children by 2035.
The influx of young families has generated an increased demand for pediatric health care
services. Parents want the best care for their growing families, and they’re attracted to regions
where they can find it close-by.
As part of our effort to build world-class pediatric care for Arizona’s families, Phoenix Children's
Hospital has engaged in an unprecedented expansion into the East Valley.
A grant of $50,000 from Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation would impact the lives of more than
45,000 children and their families annually once the expansion project is completed.
Phoenix Children's will continue to seek support from philanthropic partners, such as Fort
McDowell Yavapai Nation, to ensure the ongoing need for these services is met.
Project Partners
Phoenix Children’s is partnering with Dignity Health on the creation of the Women and
Children’s Pavilion at Mercy Gilbert Medical Center. The entire project will include the Women
and Children’s Pavilion, the new hospital, and a medical office building.
Since 2005, Phoenix Children’s has partnered with the Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian
Community, the Tohono O’odham Nation, the Gila River Indian Community, and the Fort
McDowell Yavapai Nation. This year, the Hospital anticipates submissions to Tohono O’odham
Nation and Gila River Indian Community. The planned applications to the other tribes include
requests for programs and projects unrelated to Phoenix Children’s Hospital East Valley.
Project Implementation Timetable
The new 378,000 square foot Hospital, opening early 2023, will feature a 24-bed pediatric
emergency department; 24 inpatient beds; 60 bed Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and 6
pediatric operating rooms. Construction began in 2018 and is on track for its scheduled
completion date. The innovative vision will provide the East Valley with its own children’s
hospital while seamlessly integrating pediatric and maternity services.
Project Budget
Budget Period: November 1, 2022-October 31, 2023
Proposed Budget
Expense
Amount Requested
from FMYN
Amount from Other
Sources
Total Budget
Construction
$50,000.00
$21,210,000.00
$21,260,000.00
Equipment
$0
$7,200,000.00
$7,2000,000.00
Consultant Fees
$0
$108,000.00
$108,000.00
Administrative
$0
$640,000.00
$640,000.00
Land and Site
$0
$192,000.00
$192,000.00
Contingency
$0
$600,000.00
$600,000.00
Total
$50,000.00
$29,950,000
$30,000,000.00
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Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation
2022 Arizona Benefits Fund Grant Application
Applicant Information:
The Opportunity Tree
3146 E. Windsor Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85008
602-956-0400
https://theopportunitytree.org/
Primary Contact:
Kelli O’Toole, President & CEO
The Opportunity Tree
3146 E. Windsor Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85008
kotoole@theopportunitytree.org
602-957-6341
Sponsor Information:
Milka Doom at MC12PercentGamingGrant@mail.maricopa.gov
______________________________________________
Milka Doom, Maricopa County Financial Business Analyst
Signature of acknowledgment
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1. Project Summary: The mission of The Opportunity Tree (TOT) is to provide quality,
individualized supports to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in
dynamic and innovative environments. Founded in 1963, The Opportunity Tree currently serves
250 people annually. TOT’s Youth Transition Program provides teens and young adults with
IDD transitioning from school to adulthood with education, training, and guidance to prepare
them for employment. Highly trained Opportunity Tree instructors use best practices with
evidence-based curriculum to help youth with IDD in high school achieve their life and
vocational goals.
2. Proposed Program & Purpose: The Opportunity Tree respectfully requests $15,000 to help
fund our Youth Transition Program, a project for Maricopa County teens and young adults with
IDD who are transitioning from school to adulthood. Started in 2018, the Youth Transition
Program provides center- and community-based services, including after-school programming
and structured programming during the summer months. In the Youth Transition Program,
instructors provide life skills and social skills training, physical fitness activities, healthy living
sessions, and workforce development training, with a primary focus on vocational/employment
training. The Opportunity Tree Job Developer also facilitates community work experiences,
volunteer opportunities, and paid employment for all clients in the program. With the
combination of education and employment training, this program meets the Fort McDowell
funding priorities of both Education and Economic and Community Development.
The overall purpose/goal of the Youth Transition Program is to help individuals with IDD
become more independent and become their own advocates, by preparing them for employment
and helping them develop capabilities to live happy, productive, and fulfilling lives. To achieve
this goal, The Opportunity Tree's Youth Transition Program works with youth attending local
public and charter schools and includes these specific strategies/steps:
1. Conducting outreach to special education classrooms.
2. Providing one-on-one case management for families who need assistance with assessment and
transition planning.
3. Encouraging students to enroll in, and complete, one or both of our structured training
programs: Transition to Employment program or Pre-Employment Transition Services
workshops.
4. Offering workshops that outline resources available to support families and youth through this
transition time. Topics include: an overview of the guardianship process; proper financial
planning; Social Security programs; and options for Day Programs, Vocational Training
Programs, and Residential Services.
TOT measures outcomes and successes through the number of clients participating in the
program, data collected in case management files on each member’s progress and program
modules completed, and staff and direct service professional observation.
3. The needs The Opportunity Tree’s Youth Transition Program aims to fulfill.
For youth with IDD, the transition from high school to the adult world is especially challenging.
Young adults with disabilities are more than twice as likely to drop out of high school and three
times more likely to live in poverty than their peers without disabilities (National Collaborative
on Workforce and Disability). It is estimated that only 5% of people with IDD are able to
transition successfully to competitive, integrated employment because of limitations in the way
that skills are learned in sheltered workshops can be transferred to work settings (Statement of
Nantanee Koppstein before the US House of Representatives, July 2021). In 2020, the
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employment-to-population ratio, i.e., the percent of a population that is employed, for people
with disabilities was 17.9%. In contrast, the employment-to-population ratio of people without
disabilities was 61.8%, more than triple that of people with disabilities (U.S. Bureau of Labor
Statistics). Only 22% of people in the Arizona Division of Developmental Disabilities system are
in integrated employment. Integrated employment is defined by the U.S. Department of Labor as
work that is compensated at or above minimum wage, receiving the same level of wages and
benefits as employees in similar positions without disabilities, provides the opportunity to
interact with people without disabilities, and provides opportunities for advancement
(Employment First). According to "A Transition Guide to Post-Secondary Education and
Employment for Students and Youth with Disabilities," when individuals participate in early and
quality transition services planning, they are more likely to become employed. While some
school-to-work transition programs are available, a lack of coordinated services exists, leaving a
gap in available supports. The Opportunity Tree’s Youth Transition Program fills this gap by
preparing youth with developmental disabilities for a successful transition from high school to
the adult world.
Targeted Population/Estimated number of people who will be served: With this funding
request, The Opportunity Tree plans to serve at least 50 youth with developmental and
intellectual disabilities, ages 14-22, in Maricopa County over one year. Youth served will come
from diverse races, ethnicities, and income levels and have developmental disabilities including
autism, epilepsy, cerebral palsy, and cognitive impairment.
4. Partners in the program. The Opportunity Tree partners with teachers and counselors in
Title I high schools throughout the Phoenix Union High School District, and Agua Fria
Union High School District, as well as other public and charter schools in Phoenix and
Avondale to provide services for youth, ages 14+, with IDD. We also partner with
Employment First Arizona and the Arizona Developmental Disabilities Planning Council.
The Opportunity Tree is committed to “Employment First,” the philosophy that competitive,
integrated employment is preferred for the IDD members we support. The partners who
provide employment opportunities to our clients include, but are not limited to: Grand
Canyon University, IHOP, Southwest Gas, ASU West, the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation,
and International Paper. Providing education and training to prepare young adults with IDD
for employment benefits those individuals, the greater community, and the local economy.
Other entities providing funding support. In 2021-2022, The Opportunity Tree’s Youth
Transitions Program received $7,500 from the Sundt Foundation and $5,000 from the Arizona
Cardinals. The Gila River Indian Community awarded $25,000 to the program in 2019 and
$20,000 in 2020, and we are in the process for applying for funding in 2022. We have also
applied for funding from the Phoenix Suns Charities, the Summer Youth Program Fund, and the
J. W. Kieckhefer Foundation. Season for Sharing provided the Youth Transitions Program
$5,000 in 2018, $7,500 in 2019, and $7,500 in 2020, while our current request is pending.
We are grateful to the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation for considering our request to help fund
The Opportunity Tree’s Youth Transition Program, which provides evidence-based education
and training to help young adults with disabilities enter the workforce and become more
independent, active, members of their local community.
5. The timetable for implementation of requested funding for this program is a one-
year grant term, with programs ongoing.
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Signatures – Page 4
Signatures of the relevant representatives of the city, town, or county on an official document
(such as a resolution or letter) showing the government sponsor’s support. Applications without
signatures will be considered incomplete.
NOTE: The signed resolution has been mailed to the Tribe by Maricopa County. Milka Doom
informed us of this via email.
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Youth Transition Program Budget
Proposed Budget
Expense
Amount requested
from FMYN
Amount requested
from other sources
Total Budget
Salaries and Wages
of Program Staff
Providing Direct
Services to Youth
with IDD
$15,000
$72,051
$87,051
Insurance
$1,200
$1,200
Printing/Copying/
Postage/Delivery
$1,500
$1,500
Rent/Utilities/Phone
$5,400
$5,400
Program Supplies
$26,200
$26,200
Telephone &
Technology
$45
$45
Administrative
Program Costs
$5,925
$5,925
Total Budget
$15,000
$112,321
$127, 321
Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation
2022 Arizona Benefits Fund Grant Application
Applicant Information:
Treasure House
71815 W. Aspera Blvd., Glendale AZ 85308
602-714-1186
www.treasurehouse.org
Primary Contact:
Lauri Tanner, RN, MSN, FACHE, CEO
Treasure House
7815 W. Aspera Blvd., Glendale, AZ 85308
lauri@treasurehouse.org
314-749-1186
Sponsor Information:
Maricopa County
Milka Doom
Maricopa County – Financial Business Analyst
MC12PercentGamingGrant@maricopa.gov
________________________________________
Mika Doom
Maricopa County – Financial Business Analyst
Project Summary
Treasure House respectfully requests $15,000 for our Employment & Life Skills Training Program. Our
program assists young adults living with cognitive and developmental disabilities to create a meaningful
and actionable life plan when they enter our residential facility. Residents new to Treasure House
immediately enter the Employment & Life Skills Training Program, which enables them to create a
meaningful and actionable life plan, including employment and education goals, community
engagement activities, and basic life skills training.
Narrative
Proposed Program: Treasure House is a unique, active living community for young adults with cognitive
and developmental disabilities. In our program, we encourage residents to pursue personal growth and
purpose by building their unique paths in life. Each young adult has their private one-bedroom
apartment, and access to family-style living amenities such as a kitchen, lounge, game room, and
outdoor activities. To support our residents’ personal growth and goals, Treasure House immediately
provides them our Employment & Life Skills Training Program. Residents are paired with a Life Coach,
who meets with them daily to help build and empower their life plan. We customize our mentoring
approach based on each resident’s individual needs, abilities, and interests. Life Coaches tailor every
plan to set each resident up for success.
Life Coach support includes:
x
Life skills training to improve hygiene, budgeting, cooking, and social interactions
x
Employment and professional skills training that assists with resume writing, interview skills, and
professional attire
x
Providing community events for residents to socialize and volunteer
x
Mentorship and encouragement to teach residents how to advocate for themselves
In order to best serve residents, Life Coaches are equipped with a variety of in-depth trainings. These
include: 1) Premier Food Safety – to help residents obtain a food handlers card; 2) Empowerment
Research – to gain knowledge on Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), learn how to best support residents with
this diagnosis, and learn how to educate others on TBI; 3) Prevention & Support through the
Department of Economic Security and Division of Developmental Disabilities – for positive behavior
supports and emergency physical intervention techniques; 4) Southwest Behavioral and Health Services
– to obtain knowledge regarding different aspects of mental health and how to provide both
psychological and sociological support; 5) Elevatus Training – for leading training to teach residents, co-
workers, and families about the spectrum of relationships (e.g., friendship, communication, decision
making, being in a relationship, sex, different types of relationships, gender identity and expression,
etc.); and 6) Arizona Autism United – to learn and implement the fundamentals of Applied Behavior
Analysis (ABA) for residents who best respond to positive reinforcement. This training curriculum helps
Life Coaches identify why behaviors may be happening, how to effectively intervene in a resident’s life,
and how to support them best in their personal life goals.
Life Coaches assist residents in mapping out their life plans. They hold residents accountable and
empower them to pursue their personal and professional dreams. In addition, Life Coaches help
residents improve their communication skills and strengthen their relationships with their friends,
family, and the community.
Our Employment & Life Skills Training Program is changing lives every day: “(Treasure House is) a really
amazing place because if you put your mind to it, you can pretty much do anything,” said Pearce, a
resident who was born in Colorado, but is most recently from Scottsdale. "One of my favorite parts of
Treasure House is my Life Coach, Nadai. I work at Amazon, but I want to be a baker someday."
Currently 80% of residents are employed, 100% of residents received tailored job skills training,
informational technology training, fine motor skills training, and soft skills training, and 100% of
residents have created a meaningful and actionable life plan.
Purpose: People have choice in the way they live their lives. People’s lives should reflect what is
important to them. We provide supports designed to offer people the greatest degree of independence
and encourage the highest level of participation. This program fulfills Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation’s
economic and community development funding priority by assisting residents with employment
opportunities and connecting them to social networks and resources in their community.
Our Community Need, Population Targeted, and Estimated Clients Served: With over 40,000 young
adults in Arizona living with IDD (such as autism, Down syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, learning disorders, and
Traumatic Brain Injury), strategies for support and social inclusion are desperately needed (CDC 2021).
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2020, Maricopa County’s unemployment rate rose to
12.5%. COVID-19 has created challenges for all adults in the workforce. Regardless of COVID-19, young
adults with IDD already have a harder time than most finding employment. There is a significant gap in
the employment rate for working-age adults, depending on disability status: 71.4% of adults without
disabilities are employed, compared to 32.5% of adults with disabilities. For individuals with IDD, the gap
is even wider: only 14.7% of adults with IDD are employed (National Association of County Behavioral
Health & Developmental Disability Directors, 2018).
Treasure House serves this demographic. We anticipate supporting 29 young adults with cognitive or
developmental disabilities with our Employment & Life Skills Training Program in the coming program
year.
Partners and Funding Support: We believe in a community-based approach to changing the lives of our
residents. To provide job and volunteer opportunities for residents, we partner with several local
businesses and nonprofits, including Amazon, the Arizona Humane Society, Banner Thunderbird Medical
Center, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Miller Barn, Arrowhead Senior Living, and Harkins Theatres.
We have received funding for the Employment & Life Skills Training from the NFL Foundation, Sundt
Foundation, Arizona Cardinals, Arizona Community Foundation, West Valley Mavericks, Arizona
Diamondbacks, and Cardon Global, LLC. We will be submitting a funding request for this program to the
Gila River Indian Community.
Timetable: All funds requested for program support will be used within a year. Our Employment & Life
Skills Training Program is ongoing.
Signature:
Assigned resolution from Maricopa County has already been sent to the Tribe per Milka Doom at the
County.
Budget:
Program Budget
Expenses
Fort McDowell Yavapai
Nation requested funding
Amount funded by other
sources
Salaries
$211,926
$15,000 for 7% FTE of a Life
Coach.
$196,926
Benefits & Taxes
$33,166
$33,166
Transportation
$4,000
$4,000
Program Supplies
$11,000
$11,000
Insurance
$2,500
$2,500
Total Budget
$262,592
$15,000
$247,592
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Legal name of the organization
Foster Arizona
Identification Number
46-3920514
Address
PO Box 20787
Mesa, AZ 85277
Telephone Number
602.274-7318
Contact Name
Amanda Lasita, Development and Communications Officer
Email: amanda.lasita@fosteraz.com
Number: 775.354.8200
Government Sponsor
Milka Doom
Maricopa County - Financial Business Analyst
MC12PercentGamingGrant@maricopa.gov
Signature:________________________________________ Date: ____________________
Milka Doom, Maricopa County - Financial Business Analyst
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Project Summary
Foster Cooperative addresses the complex emotional, social and physical health and wellness as a
result of trauma for youth and caregivers in Arizona. Foster Cooperative creates a unique platform that
brings the best of these resources under one umbrella, servicing families one click at a time with the
resources they need.
Foster Cooperative is a digital community distribution platform that exists to connect champions
(caregivers) of at-risk and foster children with resources, fellow champions, and community
organizations in order to build resilience and support.
Narrative
There are more than 400,000 children in foster care, nationwide, and more than 14,000 children in the
state of Arizona's care. Additionally, the 2021 Kids Count Data Book ranked Arizona 40th, nationally,
and 50/50 for children experiencing 2+ adverse childhood experience scores showing the state is lower
than average in overall child well-being. This also signifies the considerable need for our most
vulnerable population—youth. Foster Cooperative's online platform is composed of community
resources, videos from subject experts, and other invaluable resources for champions of foster and
adoptive children, including the at-risk youth population.
Aligning with Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation’s funding priorities of health care, Foster Arizona
impacts the lives of youth in foster care and their caretakers in our community. Foster Cooperative
addresses the complex emotional, social and physical health and wellness as a result of trauma for
youth and caregivers in Arizona. Foster Cooperative creates a unique platform that brings the best of
these resources under one umbrella, servicing families one click at a time with the resources they need.
Foster Cooperative is a comprehensive online platform for champions of foster and adoptive children,
including the at-risk youth population, compromised of community resources, videos from subject
experts, upcoming events/workshops, and other invaluable resources for champions of foster and
adoptive children, including the at-risk youth population.
Through Foster Cooperative’s comprehensive virtual platform, it will provide the following:
x
Training: Through collaboration with local and national specialists, Foster Cooperative can offer
quality training (online, hybrid and in-person) that provides practical tools to better equip
caregivers to meet the needs of children that have adverse childhood experiences.
x
Local Resources: Using the user's zip code, the platform can suggest resources that are currently
available in their area to better assist in meeting the practical needs of their children and the family
unit.
x
Upcoming Training/Events: Caregivers can find in-person and virtual training, events, and
resource distribution dates in their area that relate to caring for the kids in their homes.
x
Kid Profile: Through the Kid Profile, caregivers are able to keep a private record of critical
Partnerships
Foster and adoptive youth face significant disparities throughout their life, and Foster Arizona helps
equip them with critical skills and tools.
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Foster Arizona's success is in part due to the longstanding partnerships and collaborations to sustain
and further its mission. It is one of the first organization-neutral nonprofit organizations to partner to
unify forces and bridge the gap on education for fostering and adopting in our community.
Foster and adoptive youth face significant disparities throughout their life, and Foster Arizona helps
equip them with critical skills and tools. Foster Arizona's success is in part due to the longstanding
partnerships and collaborations to sustain and further its mission. It is one of the first organization-
neutral nonprofit organizations to partner to unify forces and bridge the gap on education for fostering
and adopting in our community.
Foster Arizona has partnered with Arizona State University EPICS program, Purdue University and
CRADL developers to complete its Discovery and Development Phases of Foster Cooperative’s online
portal.
Other community partners include:
x
Community – foster, adoptive and at-risk program participants
x
Community Experts – training presenters
x
Independent Therapists – training resources and training presenters
x
Light House Psychiatry – trainings
x
Young Adults Coalition – committee collaboration of foster care professional
x
ASA Now – family resource
x
Arizona Association for Foster and Adopted Parents – family resources
Implementation Timeline
In our 2022 fiscal year (January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022), Foster Cooperative will implement the
following:
Within the proposed time frame, Foster Arizona will implement the following work plan for Foster
Cooperative:
1. Early Spring 2022: Smart Search addition: The platform currently searches by tags and first name
of an organization and a person, limiting its search capabilities. The smart search is cost prohibitive
without additional funding.
2. Identify coding, user issues and other issues from soft launch to update, immediately.
3. June 2022: Build out a more comprehensive function for nonprofit and other organization functions,
which will include: the ability to connect calendar events, add training (past and present), ability to see
open beds at partner organizations and other opportunities to the offering participating organization's.
4. December 2022: Expand platform to include career exploration and job opportunities specific to the
at-risk community.
The grant will enable Foster Arizona to move Foster Cooperative to the next phase of the program
launch, a grant from Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation would assist with the technological support
discovered from the platform's soft launch in Spring of 2022. Currently, Foster Arizona has partnered
with Arizona State University EPICS program to create the platform. However, this would allow our
other partner and developer, Cradl, to finalize and fine tune its existing platform and then site
upgrades/maintenance discovered.
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Foster Cooperative
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Income
Foundation and Corporate Grants
$ 135,000.00
Individual Contributions
$ 20,000.00
Other Income (Special Event Revenue)
$ 10,000.00
Total Income
$ 165,000.00
Expenses
Salaries and Wages (please indicate FTE)
$ 18,400.00
Employee Benefits and Taxes
$ 1,200.00
Total Personnel Costs
$ 19,600.00
Consultants
$ 6,950.00
Marketing/Advertising
$ 3,450.00
Program Development
$ 105,000.00
Program Supplies and Materials
$ 30,000.00
Total Non-Personnel Costs
$ 145,400.00
Total Expenses
$ 165,000.00
Excess of Revenue Over Expenses
$ -
BUDGET NARRATIVE
Program Budget
Salaries and Wages: A portion of 1.5 FTE (Chief Executive Officer and
Executive Administrator)
Consultants: Video, Fundraising and Communications
Program Development: Platform and Technological Development (Cradl, etc.)
Program Supplies and Materials: Trainings, materials, and curriculum
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Legal name of the organization
Achieving My Purpose, Inc.
Identification Number
46-3939534
Address
PO Box 5483
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Telephone Number
(602) 214.9491
Contact Name
Linda Groomes, President and Chief Executive Officer
Email: lgroomes@achievingmypurpose.org
Number: (602) 214-9491
Government Sponsor
Milka Doom
Maricopa County - Financial Business Analyst
MC12PercentGamingGrant@maricopa.gov
Signature:___________________________
Date: ______________________
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Project Summary:
Achieving My Purpose believes in the importance of recognizing different health disparities and
determinants among women of color. The Purpose of Wellness for Her (POW HER) program serves
young women, ages 18-to-30, from underrepresented or marginalized groups focuses on creating a
positive impact on health equity for women of color, single women, and women with disabilities.
The POW HER program empowers women to accept responsibility for their overall health and well-
being by equipping them with the necessary resources and tools moving beyond our program.
Narrative
The Purpose of Wellness for Her (POW HER) program aligns with Fort McDowell Yavapai
Nation’s health care initiative focusing focuses on addressing the health and wellness needs for
participants through an eight-week cohort. The program serves young women from underrepresented
or marginalized groups aiming to minimize health disparities throughout Maricopa County.
The POW HER program focuses on reducing the barriers and stigma experienced by women of color,
which often reduces their ability to access wellness services. The program also addresses social
determinants of health and aims to address the conditions that exist in the places where people live,
work, and play that can undermine an individual’s pursuit of optimal health and well-being.
The curriculum follows the National Wellness Institutes (NWI), six -dimensional model of wellness.
The curriculum also reflects the principles of the NWI Multicultural Wellness model that is focused
on three pillars that support optimal well-being which includes Personal and Family Wellness,
Community wellness, and Worksite Wellness.
Through POW HER, women are provided a conscious, self-directed process that allows participants to
achieve their purpose and potential. The wellness models include physical, emotional, occupational,
social, spiritual, and intellectual well-being to build upon a holistic sense of wellness while
emphasizing personal responsibility and self-advocacy.
POW HER participants will benefit from the following through an eight-week cohort delivering its
programming through curriculum and workshops: 1) knowledge and skills on topics and issues that
are relevant to their lives; 2) build a network of meaningful relationships and support as they share
challenges and perspectives; and 3) through affirmations and strength from the group, the participants
will gain esteem, confidence, and skills to live according to their life’s purpose.
Achieving My Purpose (AMP) mission is to inform, inspire and empower women to achieve their
purpose. Women who face multiple health conditions, unemployment, or experience inequity, often
struggle to define their purpose, and find it difficult to set and achieve their goals. Empowering women
with the knowledge, skills, and resources to achieve optimal well-being, establishes a firm foundation.
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This foundation is essential for participants to be successful in other AMP programs and services,
including mentorships, externships, and leadership opportunities.
While there are other organizations that provide health and wellness programs, POW HER specifically
focuses on a targeted group of women, ages 18-to-30, from underrepresented or marginalized groups
to accept responsibility for their overall health and wellbeing by equipping them with the necessary
resources and tools moving beyond our program.
Partnerships
POW HER is in its implementation stage of the program, and AMP understands the importance and
effectiveness of community partnerships and collaborations to address individual and specific needs
of the women we serve.
Some community partners include:
x
Central Arizona Area Community Health Education Center (CAAHEC) – health profession interns
x
Maricopa Community College District – program participants
x
University of Phoenix – facilitators
x
Volunteer Health Professionals – facilitators
Timeline
In our 2022 fiscal year (January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022), the POW HER participants will benefit
from an eight-week cohort delivering its programming through curriculum and workshops.
The program coordinator will also track and evaluate the program and will conduct pre-and-post
surveys. The results will then be compiled after each cohort. The anticipated program outcomes are:
1) 80% of participants will report that POW HER helped address their health and wellness needs; 2)
95% of participants will report increased knowledge of their wellness in each tier of the National
Wellness Institute Six-Dimensional Model of Wellness and the Multicultural Wellness Model; and 3)
90% of participants will establish a personal wellness plan.
Successful delivery of the POW HER program requires the focus and attention of a program
coordinator to identify, coordinate, deploy, and evaluate the program. AMP has a business plan that
would generate revenue to eventually cover the cost of this position, however, it will take time to build
this revenue stream.
With Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation’s investment and partnership with other funders, it that will allow
for the deployment and expansion of this program to 150 participants by the end of fiscal year 2022.
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Power for Her Wellness (POW HER)
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Revenue
Individual /Group Donations
$ 2,500.00
Local Foundations
$ 40,000.00
Corporate Sponsorships
$ 2,500.00
Grants (Government, other)
$ 15,000.00
Program Fees
$ 10,000.00
Special Events
$ 1,400.00
Total Income
$ 71,400.00
Expenses
Salaries and Wages (2.5 FTE)
$ 15,000.00
Employee Benefits and Taxes
$ 1,500.00
Total Personnel Costs
$ 16,500.00
Consultants
Contract Services
$ 40,000.00
Facilitators/Coaches Stipend or Honorarium
$ 6,500.00
Facility Rental, Audio Visuals, refreshments
$ -
Printing
$ 500.00
Supplies and Materials
$ 7,500.00
Subscription/Memberships/Office Supplies
$ 400.00
Total Non-Personnel Costs
$ 54,900.00
Total Expenses
$ 71,400.00
$ -
FY 2022 Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation / Ryan House Application
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Applicant Information:
Ryan House
www.ryanhouse.org
Tax ID: 20-1852393
Primary Contact:
Tracy Leonard – Warner, Executive Director
Phone: 602-200-0767
Email: tleonardwarner@ryanhouse.org
Address:
110 Muhammad Ali Way, First Floor
Phoenix, AZ 85013
Sponsor Information:
Maricopa County
Milka Doom, FBA
Maricopa County Department of Finance
602-506-3561/milka.doom@maricopa.gov
________________________________________
Mika Doom, FBA
Department of Finance
FY 2022 Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation / Ryan House Application
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Project Summary and Narrative:
Project Summary: Ryan House’s Child Life Program provides children with life-limiting and terminal conditions
life-enhancing therapeutic activities.
Narrative: Our Ryan House staff, Board of Directors, and the children who are medically fragile and families we
serve would like to thank the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation for its ongoing support of Ryan House’s Child Life
program. We are requesting continued support in the amount of $15,000 for our Child Life Program. The need
for our services increases each year, and all services are provided free-of-charge for all families. Annually,
children participate in more than 1,000 life-enhancing therapeutic activities during their respite stays at Ryan
House. One hundred percent of our families say that their child participates in meaningful activities during their
respite stay.
Purpose: At Ryan House, we serve more than 200 diverse children who are medically complex, ages birth to 18,
and their families, of all cultures, income levels, and family sizes each year. Ryan House and our programs meet
the Fort McDowell funding priority of health. When a family receives the devastating news that their child is
facing a life-limiting or terminal diagnosis, Ryan House is here to deliver world-class life-enhancing services and
compassionate support, so families can concentrate on being families and creating cherished memories. Ryan
House is a 12,500 square-foot home built to provide respite care, pediatric palliative care, and end-of-life care,
as well as appropriate therapies and activities in a supportive, home-like setting where all are welcome. Our
dedicated team cares for the entire family to help them remain intact, and even thrive. In one mom’s words,
“We love Ryan House. The Ryan House family has always been helpful. Without them, our family and many
other families similar to ours would not get needed respite.”
Our Mission: With our world-class care and programs, we embrace all children and their families as they
navigate life-limiting and end-of-life journeys through:
•
Palliative and respite care that addresses the emotional, spiritual, and social needs of the family.
•
Continuity of care from diagnosis to end-of-life.
•
Expert care provided by our prestigious care partners and highly trained staff.
•
A loving community that offers ongoing support and compassion.
Ryan House provides the best in healthcare for the children we serve. Care is coordinated, compassionate,
patient-centered, and provided by our interdisciplinary team across a continuum throughout the trajectory of
each child’s condition. We support the entire family to help them remain intact and thrive during the difficult
process of caring for a child with a life-limiting condition or terminal illness.
Need: A child diagnosed with a terminal illness has no expectation of a cure for his or her disease or illness, and
virtually none of the children Ryan House serves will live beyond the age of 20. The children we care for suffer
from conditions that cause significant functional impairment and are diagnosed by medical professionals to be
irreversible and terminal. Some are diagnosed with cancer, and some have suffered tragic accidents or are
brought to Ryan House almost immediately after birth with undiagnosed genetic conditions. Children participate
in life-enhancing therapeutic activities almost every waking minute of the day during their respite stays at Ryan
House. Our Child Life Program’s Life-Enhancing Therapeutic Activities are provided annually to 200 children with
life-limiting and terminal conditions. The services at Ryan House are ongoing and available all year, 24 hours per
day, 365 days per year.
These evidence-based therapeutic activities provide children with a sense of normalcy, let them know they are
not alone, and offer a safe place for children to express their feelings. Certified Child Life Specialists, responsible
for activity planning and implementation, along with the care team of registered nurses, social workers, certified
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nursing assistants, and hundreds of trained volunteers provide activities that address the isolation, pain, and
fear children and their siblings face when presented with a terminal or life-limiting diagnosis.
Our Life-Enhancing Therapeutic Activities bring children a sense of normalcy and improve their quality of life and
include:
•Hydrotherapy Pool: to decrease pain, and improve circulation, head control, respiratory function, and the
ability to sleep during the night.
•Sensory Room: to provide opportunities for children to improve communication, enhance their understanding
of each other, and build trust in relationships.
•Art: to encourage children to express themselves by enhancing their physical, mental, and emotional well-
being, while helping them find the courage to cope with emotions.
•Music: to provide experiences with sounds and instruments that not only improve quality-of-life and promote
wellness, but also manage stress and alleviate pain.
•Legacy Building: to provide children with an opportunity to leave a legacy and tell the story of their personal
journey in the Story of Me Room, a multi-media space.
•Play: to allow children to learn, grow, exercise, and just be kids on our specially adapted playground, and
throughout the entire facility.
Our families need respite services now more than ever as they are dealing with 1) increased stress of keeping
their immune-compromised children safe during a pandemic, lack of school for their medically fragile children
and their siblings; 2) financial hardship related to job loss or furloughs, and costly medical care; and 3) caregiver
burnout due to the 24-hour per day demands of caring for a child with a terminal illness.
For children facing end-of-life in Arizona, Ryan House is the only place that provides inpatient pediatric end-of-
life and hospice care for children who are medically fragile – there is nowhere else to turn. The diagnosis of a
terminal illness in a child is devastating for all involved: parents, kinship caregivers, family members, and the
children themselves, as they grieve for the life they had planned for their child and believed they would have.
The journey is most often long, lonely, and devastatingly sad. It is difficult to acknowledge that a child is dying
and will not live a normal lifespan. At Ryan House, our goal is to ease each child’s pain and suffering, and to
provide the best quality of life through their end-of-life. Our home-like environment provides a safe and
comfortable place for families to be embraced by our Care Team while they endure the unbearable.
Partners: Ryan House uses a collaborative, team approach to program and care delivery and operates in
partnership with Hospice of the Valley to provide a full circle of care to children and families beyond its walls.
Shared facilities and operations enable both organizations to benefit from considerable cost savings, allowing
more funds to be spent on direct services. Ryan House also partners with hospitals, including Phoenix Children’s
Hospital, and other Arizona organizations that serve children with life-limiting and terminal conditions, such as
Make-A-Wish Arizona. These partnerships ensure that the unique and individualized needs of Ryan House’s
children and families are met. Make-A-Wish Arizona and Ryan House also refer clients to one another for
services; Ryan House’s children qualify for wishes, and some of the children served by Make-A-Wish Arizona
qualify for stays at Ryan House, Furthermore, our medical director leads the palliative care program at Phoenix
Children’s Hospital and is a highly regarded specialist in the emerging field of pediatric palliative care.
Timeline: The Child Life Program at Ryan House is ongoing. It serves children facing life-limiting or terminal
illness 365 days a year.
We look forward to our continuing friendship with the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation and thank you for this
opportunity to submit this grant request. Your continued investment will help us to support families as they
navigate the process of caring for a child with a life-limiting or terminal illness.
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Signatures – Page 4
A signed resolution from Maricopa County has already been sent to the Tribe, per Milka Doom at the County.
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Budget:
Individual Giving
150,500
$
Corporate Support
80,000
$
Events
150,000
$
Mail Appeals
100,000
$
Grants
200,874
$
Total Revenue
681,374
$
Program Staff
467,124
$
Other Staff
74,333
$
Facilities
70,415
$
Volunteers
1,500
$
Grief Support Supplies
8,000
$
Activity Supplies
54,575
$
Technology
5,427
$
Total Expense
681,374
$
Ryan House
FY 21-22 Budget for Child Life & Life Enhancing Therapies
Revenue
Expenses