CDLN Gratitude Report 22-23

Gratitude Report

JULY 1, 2022 TO JUNE 30, 2023

Because we are grateful to YOU, our supporters and friends!

Partners and Friends,

As we enter our 5th decade of serving children and families, we reflect on our founder’s vision. Sister Kathleen Clark created a haven for abused or neglected children in Tucson. When Casa de los Niños opened its doors in 1973, it was the country’s first crisis shelter for children. Sister Kathleen worked tirelessly as an advocate for children, and in the early 1990s, Casa de los Niños became the national model for shelters across the country.

While our services have shifted and expanded, we continue to be a haven for children and families. We remain committed to breaking generational cycles that put kids at risk.

This report showcases our focus on three key pillars: Prevention, Intervention and Treatment. Through this lens, we work to engage with families as early as possible to avoid potentially catastrophic outcomes. At the same time, we provide resources to step in and help when difficulties do surface.

We know there are significant challenges ahead. The pandemic worsened the problems families were already facing. Children are experiencing increased depression, stress, anxiety and suicidal ideation due to trauma. Families are confronting complex financial strains. We see an increasing need for deeply reduced or cost-free support services in all program areas.

Helping children requires a team, and our supporters are an integral part of our team. We renamed this “Gratitude Report” to express our appreciation to those who helped us serve 7,808 families and 6,637 children this past year.

We are deeply grateful to the visionaries who laid the foundation for us and the supporters who enable us to continue Sister Kathleen’s vison.

With Gratitude,

Nora Y. Navarro-Hernández, MS LPC, CPHQ, CPC Chief Executive Officer

Casa de los Niños

Carol A. Swanson, MD President Board of Directors

Casa

de los Niños

Tour Our Services

Early Education Center

Behavioral Health

Supervised Visitation

CareFoster

Family Connection, Nurturing Parenting® and SENSE

Family Partnership

Parents as Teachers

Prevention

Why it matters.

Why it matters.

Provides a Positive Impact on Kids and Communities: Participation in early childhood education programs leads to improved long-term outcomes for children. They are more likely to graduate from high school, pursue higher education, establish successful careers and contribute positively to society.

Addresses Socio-Economic Disparities: Quality early childhood education serves as a key factor in bridging the achievement gap among children from diverse socio-economic backgrounds.

Builds Skills and Confidence: Parenting classes are tailored to enhance skills and techniques for handling various parenting challenges. They provide guidance on understanding child development, setting age-appropriate expectations and employing effective parenting strategies.

90% 48% 70% 40%

of the human brain is developed by the age of five (Source: Arizona Mayor’s Education Roundtable)

of Arizona’s children live in an early childcare desert (Source: First Five Years Fund) of families at the Kelly Early Education Center receive scholarship support of children at the Kelly Early Education Center are accessing other services like therapy

WHAT WE DO & OUR IMPACT

Parents

as Teachers

A home visitation program offered in English and Spanish that teaches parents about early childhood learning, provides detection of developmental delays and health issues, ensuring kids are healthy, safe and ready for school.

Our Impact:

1,323 children

1,678 families

Parenting Classes in English and Spanish

Free parent education classes are available to anyone looking for support and resources to build a healthier home.

Our Impact:

151 children

Our Impact:

166 children

146 families

Well Child and Family Care

Medical screenings of all kinds to support and inform behavioral health, early education and other kinds of care.

Our Impact:

2,015 families

Kelly Early Education Center

This four-star childcare center provides early education for infants and children between six weeks and 5 years of age.

Nurse-Family Partnership

Provides first time moms with home visiting by a personal nurse for up to 2 years, beginning in pregnancy.

Our Impact:

310 children & families

Intervention

Why it matters.

Provides Mentorship and Support for Foster Families: The influx of children into the foster care system surpasses the availability of suitable homes. A significant number of these children exhibit unique care requirements and behavioral challenges, necessitating assistance from knowledgeable and compassionate caregivers. In our commitment to providing children with optimal opportunities, we strive to guide foster families in becoming certified for this pivotal role in a child’s life.

Supports Reunification & Collaboration: Families undergoing court-mandated separation require supportive environments and individuals to collaboratively pursue solutions with dignity. Our onsite facilities offer a comfortable and warm space where families can actively work towards resolution.

WHAT WE DO & OUR IMPACT

Foster Care & Adoption Support Services

We assist individuals seeking foster care licensure or adoption certification by offering crucial information, emotional support and guidance throughout the certification processes.

We provide support and guidance to individuals caring for adults and children with developmental disabilities in a family setting.

Our Impact:

165 children placed

195 families licensed

19 children adopted

Our Impact:

300 children served

203 families supported

Supervised Visitation

Our program offers a home-like environment for reliable supervised parenting time and exchanges, collaborating with the Arizona Department of Child Safety and the Arizona Superior Court.

Family Connection, Nurturing Parenting® and SENSE

For the purpose of preserving or reuniting families at risk, families are referred to our Family Connections, Nurturing Parenting® and SENSE programs through the Arizona Department of Child Safety.

Our Impact:

347 children & families

Treatment

Why it matters.

Breaks Cycles of Trauma: Therapy, whether in group settings or one-on-one sessions, provides a neutral and guided environment for open communication, reconciliation and the rebuilding of relationships. This is crucial in breaking intergenerational cycles of trauma, disrupting negative patterns and preventing abuse.

Empowers Families and Children: Engaging with medical professionals fosters self-awareness, enabling families and children to make positive changes that contribute to healthier family dynamics. This empowerment leads to successful outcomes for children.

Reduces Stigma: Our approach promotes mental health awareness and ensures accessible services, actively working to diminish the stigma often associated with seeking help for mental health concerns.

WHAT WE DO & OUR IMPACT

Behavioral and Mental Health Services

Identified as a Center of Excellence by Arizona Complete Health, our evidenced – based behavioral and mental health services are provided on campus in a secure and supportive environment for children, teens and adults.

Groups and Classes

In group settings, we offer additional support in a peer-to-peer environment designed for children or adults addressing behavioral and mental health issues and trauma.

School-Based Programs

We collaborate with teachers and school administrators in over 70 elementary, middle and high schools around Tucson, delivering services to children and families where and when they need it most.

3.2% 1 in 6

Depression is another prevalent mental health condition among youth, with an estimated 3.2% of adolescents experiencing a major depressive episode annually.

Approximately 1 in 6 children aged 6-17 years of age in the United States experiences a mental health disorder each year.

Our Impact:

3,856 children

2,914 families

Financials

July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023

We are grateful for the contributions of more than 2,450 donors who enabled us to serve over 14,000 children and families this fiscal year. We also honor the countless people and groups who donated goods and services, like gift cards, holiday gifts and back-to-school supplies.

Annual Expenditures

Board of DIrectors

Carol A. Swanson, President

Cicely Parseghian, First Vice President

Gustavo Corte, Second Vice President

Bob Wright, Treasurer

Brian Eller, Secretary

Teresa Moe, Member-at-Large

Linda Riordan, Past President

Dee-Dee Samet, Foundation President

Gary Fletcher, Foundation Representative

Susan Johnson

Tiffany Jones

Roberto Leyva

Moira Richards

Katie Smirnov

Foundation Board of Directors

Dee-Dee Samet, President

Lisa Owens-Sredzinski, Secretary

Mark Cowley, Treasurer

Gary Fletcher

Jeanne Landdeck-Sisco

Raymond Magnuson

Sven Silberschlag

Jonathan Rothschild

Executive Leadership Team

Nora Navarro-Hernández

Chief Executive Officer

Ellie Jimenez-Vasquez

Vice President of Behavioral Health Services

Emily Bellard

Vice President of Operations and Administration

Joanne Karolzak

Vice President of Family Support and Education

Suzi Graber

Vice President of Human Resources

Kathy Tuscaney

Vice President of Finance

Favin Gebremariam

Vice President of Development and Public Relations

Our Corporate and Foundation Funders

Anonymous

AFNI, Inc.

AmazonSmile

American Express Company

American Family

Ameriprise Financial

Armstrong McDonald Foundation

Arizona Tax Credit Fund

AYCO Charitable Foundation

B & D Brady Foundation

Bank of America

Bashas’ Inc.

Burlington Stores Foundation

CAF America

Cardinals Charities

Challenge Foundation

Charles Schwab Foundation

Child Parent Centers

Christiana Foundation Inc.

Community Foundation for Southern Arizona

Davis Selected Advisors

Diamond Ventures

Edward D. Jones Investments

Fangamer, LLC

Fidelity Investments

Our Public Funding Partners

American Indian Health – Navajo

Arizona Complete Health

Arizona Department of Child Safety

Arizona Department of Economic Security, Childcare Administration

Arizona Department of Economic Security, Division of Development Disabilities

Foothills Service Club Incorporated

General Parts LLC

Give Lively Foundation Inc

Grabb & Durando

Harry & Marjorie Stewart Foundation

Herman Clark Rasche Trust

Highland Lady Niners Golf

Associate at Dove Mountain

Hughes Federal Credit Union

IBM Employee Services Center

Jade Tree Foundation

Jewish Community Foundation of Southern AZ

Lester & Millie Rosen Foundation

Long Realty Cares Foundation

LPL Financial

Marshall Foundation

McMaster-Carr Supply Company

Merrill Lynch

Mission Management & Trust Co.

Morgan Stanley

National Christian Foundation Twin Cities

New Spirit Lutheran Church

Northern Trust Bank

Pennington Restaurant PartnersReilly Craft Pizza Drink

Pima County Attorney’s Office

Pima County ECAP

Raymond and Margaret Vicker

Charitable Trust

Raytheon Technologies

Robert W. Baird & Co. Incorporated

St. Mark’s Catholic Church

Schwab Charitable Fund

Snap Fitness

Solar Industries, Inc.

Southwest Energy, LLC

State Farm Companies Foundation

Stotz Equipment

Sunflower Quilters

T. Rowe Price

Texas Instruments Foundation

The Benevity Community Impact Fund

The Charles and Gertrude Gordon Foundation

The EDMAC Foundation, Inc

The Episcopal Church of St Francis-In-The-Valley

Arizona Department of Education

Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS)

Bureau of Women’s and Children’s Health (BWCH) from the federal Maternal, Infant and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program (MIECHV)

Arizona Department of Public Safety, Victims of Crime Act (VOCA)

Arizona Supreme Court, Administrative Office of the Courts, Juvenile Justice Services

Banner University Health Plan

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Cigna

First Things First Governor’s Office of Youth, Faith, and Family (GOYFF) Head Start

The Fred & Christine Armstrong Foundation

The H.S. Lopez Family Trust

The Jasam Foundation of Arizona

The Lubin Foundation, Inc.

The Pittsburg Foundation

The Stocker Foundation

The T. Rowe Price Program for Charitable Giving

The TJX Foundation, Inc

The Willingham Family Trust

The Winston-Salem Foundation

TIAA

Tucson Coin & Autograph

Tucson Realtors Charitable Foundation

United Way of Tucson & Southern Arizona

Unity of Tucson, Inc.

Valley of the Sun United Way

Vanguard Charitable

Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC

YourCause, LLC

Humana

Mercy CARES

Nurse-Family Partnership National Service Office

Tricare

United Health Care

Aetna

Swift Family Legacy Embodies the Spirit of Community Giving

In 2004, during her freshman year at the University of Arizona, Jessica Swift discovered a pamphlet at the Recreation Center that changed the course of her life. The pamphlet invited her to mentor foster children at Casa de los Niños, setting in motion a journey of compassion and friendship.

Inspired by her time there, Jessica shifted her career aspirations from teaching to social work. She pursued an undergraduate degree in Special Education, eventually working in Canada as a counselor for abused women and children. Later, she earned a master’s degree in Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy.

Jessica’s dedication inspired her mother, Lisa, to join her as a volunteer at Casa de los Niños. Beyond volunteering, they formed a strong bond with two young sisters Jessica mentored who became integral members of the Swift family, sharing their joys and milestones.

The Casa de los Niños staff approached the Swift family for support in the capital campaign for the new campus that would shape the future of the organization. Without hesitation, they seized the opportunity, recognizing the need to give back to the community that had given them so much.

For the Swift family, Casa de los Niños marked the beginning of their philanthropic journey in Tucson and a catalyst for change. Their ties with the organization have made a lasting imprint on their hearts. Last summer, one of the sisters Jessica mentored revisited the campus, evoking memories of a haven during her youth.

The Swift family embodies the enduring power of love, unity and a shared commitment to their community. Together, they’ve created a tapestry of compassion, leaving a lasting impact on the lives they’ve touched—an embodiment of what it means to be a family dedicated to making the world a better place for all.

The Swift Family

Jessica & Devon