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2023-2024 Patient and Family
Resource Guide
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Receiving a new diagnosis for your child can often be stressful or overwhelming for parents.
However, you are not alone and thankfully, support and resources are available! Use this guide
for local and national parent resources and support groups. If you have additional questions or
did not nd what you are looking for, please reach out to Raising Special Kids at 602-242-4366
or Phoenix Children’s Social Work Department at 602-933-0750.
This information has been compiled with care by families and our team to help provide a starting
point for resources. If you have any questions regarding your child’s specic care, please be sure
to ask your provider.
Disclaimer
Phoenix Children’s does not endorse, approve, or recommend any organization and makes no
representations as to their programs or services. This information is being provided as a convenience
and for informational purposes only.
* Many organizations are operating on special guidelines due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Please be sure to contact or check the website of any organization to see their updated guidelines.
2023-2024 Patient and Family
Resource Guide
Disability/Diagnosis Specic Resources
Epilepsy
Epilepsy Foundation
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Chelsea Hutchison Foundation 1
Danny Did Foundation 1
Neuromuscular
Myotonic Dystrophy Association 2
Charcot-Marie-Tooth Association 2
Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy 2
Cure Duchenne 2
JETT Foundation 3
Cure Spinal Muscular Atrophy 3
Cerebral Palsy
United Cerebral Palsy of Central Arizona 4
United Cerebral Palsy 4
Cerebral Palsy Foundation 4
Cerebral Palsy Family Network 4
Autism
Autism Society of Greater Phoenix 5
Autism Society of Southern Arizona 5
Arizona Autism Coalition 5
Autism Research Institute 5
ADHD
Children & Adults with Attention Decit/Hyperactivity Disorder 6
National Alliance on Metal Illness 6
Impact Parents – Helping Parents Help Kids 6
Traumatic Brain Injury
Brain Injury Alliance of Arizona 7
Brain Injury Association of America 7
Migraine
American Migraine Foundation 8
American Headache Society 8
Miles for Migraine 8
Mental Health Diagnoses
Child Mind Institute 9
Mind 24-7 9
Phoenix Children’s Mental Health Resource Guide 9
National Alliance of Metal Illness 9
Health Care and Disability Programs
Multi-Specialty Interdisciplinary Phoenix Pediatrics Clinic 10
Arizona Early Intervention 10
Division of Developmental Disabilities 10
Arizona Long Term Care 10
Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System - AHCCCS 10
Phoenix Children’s Resources
Emily Center 11
Social Work and Spiritual Care 11
Metal Health Awareness 11
Table of Contents
Additional Disability Related Resources
Social Security Disability 12
Ryan House 12
Ability 360 12
Arizona Technology Access Program 12
Education
Raising Special Kids 13
Center for Parent Information & Resources 13
Understood 13
Traveling the Special Education Highway 13
504 Plans and Resources
7 Steps to Getting a 504 Plan for Your Child 14
Parent & Educator Resource Guide to Section 504 in Public Schools 14
Center for Parent Information & Resources 14
Disability/Diagnosis Specic School
Epilepsy Foundation Seizure Action Plans 15
504 Plan Accommodations for Those with ADHD 15
Emily Center Resources 15
One Darn Cool School Resources 15
Parent Support Resources
Raising Special Kids 16
Care 4 the Caregivers, etc. 16
NAMI Valley of the Sun 16
Arizona Autism Coalition 16
Epilepsy Foundation Support Groups 16
Family Involvement Center 16
Palliative Care Resources
The Ryan House 17
Hospice of the Valley 17
Billy’s Place 17
Special Needs Estate Planning & Guardianship
The Kile Law Firm, Emily Kile, Esquire 18
Genetic Testing & Counseling – Because of Q Nonprot Organization 18
Basic Needs Resources – Food & Housing
Arizona Food Bank Network 19
St. Vincent De Paul 19
Arizona Department of Housing 19
Family Promise 19
Save the Family 19
Vista Colina – Arizona Housing 20
Promarc Realty Corporation – Mesa Arizona 20
Financial Assistance & Grant Foundations for Medical Families
Find Help Phoenix 21
The Care Fund 21
Peace Family Fund 21
Armer Foundation for Kids 21
Chive Charities 21
United Healthcare Children’s Foundation 21
Cerner Charitable Foundation 22
Suzy Foundation 22
Neuroscience Patient & Family Advisory Council Resources
Barrow Neurological Institute – Parent to Parent Tips 23
Metal Health Resource Guide 23
Wellness Resource Guide – Parent & Family Advisory Councils 23
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Disability/Diagnosis Specic Resources
Epilepsy
Epilepsy Foundation
The Foundation has developed public education programs that foster community awareness
to improve the health care, and have made community support programs available to all
persons aected by epilepsy free of charge.
Phone: 602-282-3515
Website: https://www.epilepsy.com/local/arizona
Chelsea Hutchison Foundation Granting Comfort and Hope
The Chelsea Hutchison Foundation is a non-prot corporation formed to provide help and
support to individuals, particularly children and young adults, who have epilepsy.
Toll Free: 800-332-1000
Email: info@chelseahutchisonfoundation.org
Website: https://chelseahutchisonfoundation.org
Danny Did Foundation
To advance public awareness of epilepsy and the risk of Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy
(SUDEP), to protect people with epilepsy, and to prevent deaths caused by seizures.
Toll Free: 800-278-6101
Website: https://www.dannydid.org
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Neuromuscular
Muscular Dystrophy Association
MDA is dedicated to nding treatments and cures for muscular dystrophy, ALS and numerous related
muscle-debilitating diseases that take away physical strength and mobility. To see a list of diseases
and learn more about each, visit our disease directory.
Phone: 480-753-9084
Website: https://www.mda.org
Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation
The mission of the Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation is Community, Care, and a Cure.
Toll Free (U.S.): 866-968-6642
Phone: 415-800-7777
Website: https://www.myotonic.org
Charcot-Marie-Tooth Association
The CMTA was started by patients, and to this day is powered by a community of patients who are
engaged in helping carry out and support our mission. From its inception, the NFPMA, now the CMTA,
has continued that twofold concern by supporting research on the causes and possible cures for CMT
and by focusing on patient education and support.
Toll Free: 800-606-2682
Email: info@cmtausa.org
Website: http://cmtausa.org
Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy
Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy (PPMD) ghts to end Duchenne. We accelerate research, raise our
voices to impact policy, demand optimal care for every single family, and strive to ensure access to
approved therapies.
Phone: 201-250-8440
Email: info@parentprojectmd.org
Toll Free: 800-714-5437
Website: https://www.parentprojectmd.org
Cure Duchenne
We are committed to improving the lives of everyone aected by Duchenne through accelerating
research to nd the cure, improving care and empowering the Duchenne community.
Phone: 949-872-2552
Email: info@cureduchenne.org
Website: https://www.cureduchenne.org
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Neuromuscular
JETT Foundation
Jett Foundation empowers people and families impacted by Duchenne muscular dystrophy through the
development of transformative programming, educational opportunities, and ongoing support for every
stage of a Duchenne journey.
Phone: 781-585-5566
Email: info@jettfoundation.org
Website: https://www.jettfoundation.org
Cure Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) “The Cure SMA Care Center Network”
Local, evidenced-based care centers, designed to develop an evidence-based standard of care to
improve the lives of all those aected by SMA. The goal of the Cure SMA Care Center Network is to
educate healthcare providers and develop an evidence-based standard of care that will improve the
lives of all those with SMA.
Toll Free: 800-886-1762
Email: info@curesma.org
Website: https://www.curesma.org
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Cerebral Palsy
United Cerebral Palsy of Central Arizona
UCP of Central Arizona provides comprehensive services to individuals with disabilities and their
families by providing physical and developmental support as well as educational growth which is the
foundation for independent living.
Phone: 602-943-5472
Toll Free: 888-943-5472
Email: info@ucpofcentralaz.org
Website: https://ucpofcentralaz.org
United Cerebral Palsy
To be the indispensable resource for individuals with cerebral palsy and other disabilities, their families,
and their communities.
Toll Free: 800-872-5827
Email: [email protected]g
Website: https://ucpofcentralaz.org
Cerebral Palsy Foundation
We work to better understand how to eect change and implement it. We seek out the best thinkers to
form collaborative networks which work together to bring about transformation.
Phone: 212-520-1686
Email: info@yourcpf.org
Website: https://www.yourcpf.org
Cerebral Palsy Family Network
The CP Family Network is the world’s largest online community for connection and supporting families
like theirs in partnership with Howard Janet founder of the CP Family Lawyers. This provides families
with access to educational, emotional, and nancial resources they need to care for their loved ones.
Toll Free: 866-929-5839
Email: families@cpfamilynetwork.org
Website: https://cpfamilynetwork.org
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Autism
Autism Society of Greater Phoenix
Our mission is to create connections, empowering everyone in the Autism community with the resources
needed to live fully. We oer education, training, social events, and support to our members.
Phone: 480-779-0899
Email: info@PHXautism.org
Website: https://phxautism.org
Autism Society of Southern Arizona
Creating connections, empowering everyone in the Autism community with the resources needed
to live fully.
Phone: 520-770-1541
Email: [email protected]g
Website: https://www.as-az.org
Arizona Autism Coalition
The Arizona Autism Coalition improves the lives of individuals with autism spectrum disorder and their
families in Arizona by sharing resources and aecting autism systems reform through state-wide
collaboration and advocacy.
Website: https://www.azautism.org/support-groups
Autism Research Institute
They provide education and support to parents and those on the spectrum. ARI has a wealth of
research for most topics related to Autism. They also have regular, free, webinars on a variety of
helpful topics.
Toll Free: 833-281-7165
Email: info@autism.org
Website: https://autism.org
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ADHD
Children & Adults with Attention- Decit/Hyperactivity Disorder
In working towards our mission, the behavior of the CHADD sta and volunteer leadership is
determined by all the core values.
Phone: 301-306-7070
Email: customerser[email protected]
Website: https://chadd.org
National Alliance on Metal Illness
Oered in thousands of communities across the United States NAMI Aliates, our education programs
ensure hundreds of thousands of requests are heard each year to Provide free information and support.
Phone AZ: 480-994-4407
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://nami.org/About-Mental-Illness/Mental-Health-Conditions/ADHD/Support
Impact Parents – Helping Parents Help Kids
When we met each other as parents and coaching professionals attending an international conference
in Atlanta, GA, we discovered quickly that we shared a common experience: using a coach-approach in
parenting had transformed both of our families in ways we never thought possible!
Toll Free: 888-535-6507
Email: TheT[email protected]
Website: https://impactparents.com
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Traumatic Brain Injury
Brain Injury Alliance of Arizona
To improve the quality of life for everyone impacted by brain injury by providing advocacy,
education, information, support, and resources, while promoting brain injury prevention.
Phone: 602-508-8024
Toll Free: 888-500-8285
Website: https://biaaz.org
Brain Injury Association of America
To advance awareness, research, treatment, and education and to improve the quality of
life for all people aected by brain injury.
Toll Free: 800-761-0750
Email: info@blausa.org
Website: https://www.biausa.org
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Migraine
American Migraine Foundation
The American Migraine Foundation (AMF) is a non-prot organization dedicated to the advancement of
research and awareness surrounding migraine, a disabling condition that impacts more than 39 million
men, women, and children in the United States.
Phone: 646-722-2876
Email: info@americanmigrainefoundation.org
Website: https://americanmigrainefoundation.org
American Headache Society
The Core Goal of the American Headache Society (AHS) is to improve the lives of people impacted by
migraine and other headache disorders. Educating physicians, health professionals, and the public and
encouraging scientic research
are the primary functions of our Society.
Toll Free: 1-856-423-0082
Email: ashshq@talley.com
Website: https://americanheadachesociety.org
Miles for Migraine
Miles for Migraine is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprot organization with the mission of improving the lives
of people with migraine and other headache disorders, and their families, by raising public awareness
about this disease, and helping to nd a cure.
Phone: 484-534-8786
Email: info@milesformigraine.org
Website: https://www.milesformigraine.org
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Mental Health Diagnoses
Child Mind Institute
We’re dedicated to transforming the lives of children and families struggling with mental health and
learning disorders by giving them the help they need.
Toll Free: 800-273-8255
Email: info@childmind.org
Website: https://childmind.org
Mind 24-7
We bring you innovative clinical processes and workows that focus on the patient experience and
high-quality care. In addition, social determinants of care are part of every discharge process.
Toll Free: 844-646-3247
Email: customerexperience@mind24-7.com
Website: https://www.mind24-7.com
Phoenix Children’s Mental Health Resource Guide
Our PFACs and PPWGs continue to develop resource guides for families based on their immediate
and future needs which can be found on our website.
Website: https://phoenixchildrens.org/resources-accomplishments
National Alliance of Mental Illness
NAMI is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives
for the millions of Americans aected by metal illness.
Phone: 703-524-7600
Website: https://namivalleyofthesun.org
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Health Care and Disability Programs
Multi-Specialty Interdisciplinary Phoenix Pediatrics Clinic
At District Medical Group Children’s Rehabilitative Services (DMG CRS), you will nd a caring,
comforting and stimulating environment for not only your child but your whole family.
Phone: 602-914-1520
Website: https://www.dmgcrs.org
Arizona Early Intervention
The Department of Economic Security makes Arizona stronger by helping Arizonans reach their
potential through temporary assistance for those in need, and care for the vulnerable.
Website: https://des.az.gov/search/node/services%20disabilities%20developmental%20infant
Division of Developmental Disabilities
The Division of Developmental Disabilities empowers individuals with developmental disabilities to lead
self-directed, healthy, and meaningful lives. DDD provides supports and services for eligible Arizonans.
Toll Free: 844-770-9500
Website: https://des.az.gov/ddd
Arizona Long Term Care
Arizona Long Term Care System (ALTCS, pronounced ALL-Tecs) is health insurance for individuals who
are age 65 or older, or who have a disability, and who require nursing facility level of care. Services
may be provided in an institution or in a home or community-based setting. For individuals who are
DDD eligible, eligibility for ALTCS is necessary as well to receive home and community-based services
as ALTCS is the funding source.
Phone: 602-417-4000
Website: https://azahcccs.gov/Members/GetCovered/Categories/nursinghome.html
AHCCCS
Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) is Arizona’s Medicaid agency that oers
health care programs to serve Arizona residents. Individuals must meet certain income and other
requirements to obtain services.
Toll Free: 800-654-8713
Phone: 602-417-4000
Website: https://azahcccs.gov
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Phoenix Children’s Resources
The Emily Center
The Emily Center provides education and evidence based information that’s individualized to
meet your needs.
Phone: 602-933-1400
Email: emilycenter@phoenixchildrens.com
Website: https://phoenixchildrens.org/patient-visitor-information/educational-resources/emily-
education-center/about-emily-center
Social Work and Spiritual Care
The Social work and Spiritual care departments at Phoenix Children’s understands that hospitalization
aects the whole family We oer a wide range of services and programs to help support the family.
Chaplain Phone: 602-933-0751
Social Work Phone: 602-933-0750
Website: https://phoenixchildrens.org/patient-visitor-information/support-programs/pastoral-social-
work-services
Mental Health Awareness
Phoenix Children’s wants to ensure that children and families across the region have access to mental
health care and support – when and where they need it.
Toll Free: 800-273-8255 (National Suicide Prevention Lifeline)
Toll Free: 800-248-8336 Arizona Teen Lifeline (Staed by Teens for Teens)
Website: https://www.phoenixchildrens.org/conditions/mental-health (mental health resources guide)
Website:
https://phoenixchildrens.org/les/inline-les/2022%20Mental%20Health%20Guide%20Final.pdf
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Additional Disability Related Resources
Social Security Disability
The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) & Social Security programs provide monthly payments
to adults and children with a disability or blindness who have income and resources below specic
nancial limits.
Toll Free: 800-772-1213
Website: https://www.ssa.gov/ssi/
Ryan House
To realize our cause and mission, we oer a variety of services to support the needs of both the
children in our care and their families. Our team is composed of certied specialists and trained
volunteers who know how to oer the support our families need.
Phone: 602-962-4481
Email: info@ryanhouse.org
Website: https://ryanhouse.org
Ability360
A Center for Independent Living, otherwise known as a CIL, is a 501(c)(3) nonprot organization
run by people with disabilities, for people with disabilities to address needs and barriers within the
community. Ability360 is in Phoenix, Arizona and provides services throughout the state of Arizona.
Phone: 602-256-2245
Email: [email protected]g
Website: https://ability360.org
Arizona Technology Access Program
Assistive Technology (AT) includes thousands of products that enable persons with disabilities to be
more productive and independent in daily activities. We assist persons with disabilities of and family
members, service providers, employers, and the public to become better educated about the value
and use of assistive technology.
Toll Free: 800-477-9921
Phone: 602-728-9534
Website: https://aztap.org
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Education
Raising Special Kids
To ensure families of children who have disabilities and special health care needs have the support,
information, training, and hope they need to raise their child to reach their highest potential.
Phone: 602-242-4366
Email: info@raisingspecialkids.org
Website: http://raisingspecialkids.org/resources/education/
Center for Parent Information & Resources
All the materials found on the CPIR Hub have been created and archived for Parent Centers around
the country to help them provide support and services to the families they serve. Phone: 973-642-8100
Email: mrodriguez@spanadvocacy.org
Website: https://www.parentcenterhub.org/iep-overview/
Understood
To help those who learn and think dierently discover their potentials, take control, nd community,
and stay on positive paths along each stage of life’s journey.
Website: https://www.parentcenterhub.org/iep-overview/
Traveling the Special Education Highway
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 2004 (IDEA ’04) requires schools to provide parents
of a child with a disability a copy of the procedural safeguards notice (PSN) so they can learn about
parental rights and special education procedures.
Phone: 602-242-4366
Toll Free: 800-237-3007
Email: info@risingspecialkids.org
Website: https://www.azed.gov/sites/default/les/2016/12/Traveling%20the%20Special%20Education%20
Highway%20%2719.pdf
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504 Plans and Resources
7 Steps to Getting a 504 Plan for Your Child
The plan can put in place changes to how your child is taught, like frequent breaks or audiobooks,
504 plans are great for kids who don’t need special education but who do need support to learn.
Website: https://www.understood.org/en/articles/7-steps-to-getting-a-504-plan-for-your-child
Parent & Educator Resource Guide to Section 504 in Public Elementary & Secondary Schools
Every year, public school teachers, leaders, parents, students, and other interested parties
contact the U.S. Department of Education’s Oce for Civil Rights (OCR) asking questions about
the educational and civil rights of students with disabilities who are enrolled in public elementary
and secondary schools.
Website: https://www2.ed.gov/about/oces/list/ocr/docs/504-resource-guide-201612.pdf
Center for Parent Information & Resources
Children with disabilities may be eligible for special education and related services under Section 504.
Phone: 973-642-8100
Email: mrodriguez@spanadvocacy.org
Website: https://www.parentcenterhub.org/section504/
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Diagnosis Specic School
Epilepsy Foundation Seizure Action Plans
Your success in managing epilepsy will depend on being prepared to tackle whatever comes your
way – from understanding your epilepsy and maintaining seizure control to responding to seizures
and managing your safety.
Toll Free: 800-332-1000
Email: contactus@efa.org
Website: https://www.epilepsy.com/preparedness-safety/action-plans
504 Plan Accommodations for Those with ADHD
Impulsive behavior. Incomplete homework. Inconsistent focus. Whatever your child’s school challenges,
these teacher-approved accommodations can put some real muscle behind his 504 Plan and put the
attention back on learning.
Website: https://www.additudemag.com/slideshows/504-plan-accommodations-for-adhd/
Emily Center Resources
Visit us on the rst oor of Phoenix Children’s Thomas Campus East Building for trusted information and
personalized guidance from nurses and other specialists. We will oer support and help you learn more
about children’s health, mindfulness, resiliency, and overall wellness.
Phone: 602-933-1400
Email: emilycenter@phoenixchildrens.com
Website: https://phoenixchildrens.org/the-emily-center
One Darn Cool School Resources
School is an important part of your child’s routine. When they’re in the hospital for an extended amount
of time, it can be easy to fall behind. At Phoenix Children’s, the 1 Darn Cool School program is here to
support you and your child’s learning needs.
Phone: 602-933-1706
Email: OneDarnCoolSchool@phoenixchildrens.com
Website:
https://phoenixchildrens.org/patient-visitor-information/support-programs/1-darn-cool-school
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Parent Support Resources
Raising Special Kids
To ensure families of children who have disabilities and special health care needs have the support,
information, training, and hope they need to raise their child to reach their highest potential.
Phone: 602-242-4366
Email: info@raisingspecialkids.org
Website: https://raisingspecialkids.org
Care 4 the Caregivers
Care 4 the Caregivers aims to reduce caregiver burnout and build the resiliency of caregivers of
children with disabilities by providing them with easy to access tools that focus on mindfulness,
education, and community.
Phone: 602-320-6556
Email: info@care4thecargivers.org
Website: https://care4thecaregivers.org
NAMI Valley of the Sun
NAMI Connection is a support group for people with mental health conditions. You will gain insight
from hearing the challenges and successes of others, and the groups are led by trained leaders
who’ve been there.
Toll Free: 1-800-950-6264
Website: https://namivalleyofthesun.org/support-and-education/support-groups/
Arizona Autism Coalition
The Arizona Autism Coalition improves the lives of individuals with autism spectrum disorder and
their families in Arizona by sharing resources and aecting autism systems reform through state-wide
collaboration and advocacy.
Website: https://www.azautism.org/support-groups
Epilepsy Foundation Support Groups
These group provides teenagers with epilepsy and parents a chance to meet others with similar issues,
to make new friends, and to learn from the experience of others.
Website: https://www.azautism.org/support-groups
Family Involvement Center
To assist and support families/caregivers of children/youth with emotional, behavioral, and mental
health needs, as well as assist policy makers, agencies and providers in transforming systems to ensure
children/youth succeed in school, live with families in the community, avoid delinquency, and become
productive adults.
Phone: 602-412-4095
Email: info@familyinvomementcenter.org
Website: https://www.familyinvolvementcenter.org
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Palliative Care Resources
The Ryan House
To create a replicable model of world-class caregiving that provides respite and palliative care for
children and their families as they navigate life-limiting or end-of-life journeys.
Phone: 602-962-4481
Website: https://ryanhouse.org
Hospice of the Valley
We support families from the time of their child’s life-threatening diagnosis, through treatment,
end of life and up to 24 months of bereavement.
Phone: 602-530-6900
Website: https://hov.org/our-care/grief-support/new-song-center-for-grieving-children
Billy’s Place
Billy’s Place is a community in the West Valley that provides comfort and companionship to kids
and families experiencing grief—no matter where they are on their journey.
Phone: 623-414-9838
Email: famil[email protected]
Website: https://billysplace.me
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Special Needs Estate/Trust Planning and Guardianship
The Kile Law Firm, Emily Kile, Esquire
The Kile Law rm provides special needs and general estate planning and establishment of trusts.
They also perform work establishing guardianship or conservatorship.
Phone: 480-348-1590
Email: info@kelelawrm.com
Website: https://kilelawrm.com
Genetic Testing and Counseling – Because of Q Nonprot Organization
Creating awareness & encouraging genetic screening by providing nancial assistance, regardless
of race, religion, or economic status.
Phone: 907-388-0898
Email: hello@becasueofq.org
Website: https://becauseofq.org
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Basic Needs Resources – Food & Housing
Arizona Food Bank Network
Welcome to Arizona’s largest database of food banks, pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, and other
organizations that distribute emergency food.
Phone: 602-528-3434
Email: info@azfoodbanks.org
Website: https://azfoodbanks.org/get-food/
St. Vincent De Paul
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul harnesses the power of community and partnerships to feed, clothe,
house, and heal individuals and families in our community who have nowhere else to turn for help.
Phone: 602-266-4673
Website: https://stvincentdepaul.net
Arizona Department of Housing
We lead and collaborate with our community partners to create, preserve, and invest in aordable
housing. We protect housing consumers and revitalize communities to make Arizona the best place to
live.
Phone: 602-771-1000
Website: https://housing.az.gov/general-public/arizona-public-housing-authority-section-8-0
Website Aordable Housing: https://housing.az.gov/general-public/search-aordable-housing-az
Website for Homeless Assistance: https://housing.az.gov/general-public/homeless-assistance
Family Promise
We provide the resources, time, and love for families to stabilize after becoming homeless. Our
Emergency Shelter Program provides shelter, food, and compassion through sta and a loving
community of volunteers.
Phone: 480-659-5227
Email: info@familypromiseAZ.org
Website: https://familypromiseaz.org
Save the Family
We work to equip families to overcome underlying issues that lead to homelessness – ensuring stable
homes, safe children, and strong families because of our eorts.
Phone: 480-898-0228
Email: info@savethefamily.org
Website: https://savethefamily.org
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Basic Needs Resources – Food & Housing
Vista Colina – Arizona Housing
Vista Colina is an apartment complex with 12 one bedroom and 18 two bedroom units and is currently
leased to Central Arizona Shelter Services (CASS) for the operation of an Emergency Family Shelter.
Phone: 602-228-7832
Website: https://www.azhousinginc.org/vista-colina.html
ProMarc Realty - Rhonda J. Urtuzuastegui, Broker
ProMarc Realty is a company that specializes in low incoming housing. All housing is in Mesa, AZ.
Limited availability.
Phone: 480-689-1099 (Text preferred. Response time within 24 hours.)
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Financial Assistance & Grant Foundations for Medical Families
Find Help Phoenix
Maricopa County Department of Public Health created ndhelpphx.org and its Spanish partner site
encuentraayudaphx.org to give Maricopa County residents an easy way to nd health and social
services for themselves.
Website: https://211arizona.org
The Care Fund
We value and amplify the voices and leadership of all who give and receive care — parents and
other family caregivers, care consumers, and professionals who work in early care and education
and long-term services and supports.
Website: https://www.thecarefund.org/about
Peace Family Fund
The Pearce Family Foundation (PFF) created “Angel Pups Around Us” to nancially support children
who need of a service dog.
Phone: 480-977-6270
Email: meghan@parizona.com
Website: https://www.pearcefamilyfoundation.com
Armer Foundation for Kids
The Armer Foundation for Kids is a non-prot organization dedicated to easing the nancial
burdens of families with children battling extreme medical conditions.
Phone: 480-257-3254
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.armerfoundation.org
Chive Charities
Chive Charities is a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to supporting underserved veterans, military
families, rst responders, and rare medical diagnosis with life-changing grants.
Website: https://chivecharities.org
United Healthcare Children’s Foundation
The mission of UHCCF is to provide medical grants to enhance the quality of life of children across
the United States. Through these grants, kids can get the care they need.
Toll Free: 855-698-4223
Email: customerser[email protected]
Website: https://www.uhccf.org
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Financial Assistance & Grant Foundations for Medical Families
Cerner Charitable Foundation
Cerner Charitable Foundation is building healthier tomorrows and stronger communities around the
world through individual medical grants and wellness programs, engaging volunteerism, community
initiatives and strategic partnerships.
Toll Free: 816-201-1569
Email: cernercharitalbefoundation@cerner.com
Website: https://www.oraclehealthfoundation.org
Suzy Foundation
We are delighted about helping individuals with special needs with the cost of assistive devices not
covered by insurance.
Phone: 602-803-0137
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://suzyfoundation.org
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Neuroscience Patient and Family Advisory Council Resources
Barrow Neurological Institute - Parent to Parent Tips
An important aspect of our vision here at Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children’s
is to provide community education, outreach, and prevention.
Website: https://phoenixchildrens.org/barrow-education/parents-caregivers
Mental Health Resource Guide
Mental health is about the child’s mind. A child’s mental health is as important as his or her
physical health.
Website: https://phoenixchildrens.org/les/landing_page/2023-05/2022%20Mental%20Health%20
Guide%20Final.pdf
Wellness Resource Guide – Patient & Family Advisory Councils
Taking time for yourself can be dicult when you’re taking care of your child. Mindful minutes is a
resource created by Child Life to improve a caregiver or parents wellness according to the amount
of time available.
Website: https://phoenixchildrens.org/wellness-resource-guide
