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As we reflect on the past year and look ahead with hope, I want to take a moment to share my gratitude and excitement with you. It is an incredible honor to serve as President and CEO of Child & Family Resources, an organization that has been part of my life for more than 20 years. During that time, I have witnessed firsthand the life-changing impact of our programs and the resilience of the families we serve.
What work
What inspires me most is knowing that none of this work happens alone. Our staff, Board Members, and community partners bring passion and dedication to every child and family we serve. In addition, our donors, supporters like you, make it possible for us to keep reaching further, responding to new challenges, and building stronger communities together.
Our staff, Board Members, and bring and we new vision grows safe, and full of possibility To this, we will
Looking to the future, my vision is simple but powerful: that every child grows up safe, supported, and full of possibility. To achieve this, we will continue strengthening families, empowering youth, investing in our staff, and standing as a strong voice for children across Arizona.
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I am deeply grateful to be part of this team, and I am even more grateful for you. Your generosity fuels our mission and ensures that families in our community can thrive. Together, we are making a difference, one child, one family, and one community at a time
With heartfelt appreciation,
Diane Fellows
Diane Fellows Child & Family Resources
President & CEO Child & Family Resources
SENIOR LEADERSHIP SENIOR LEADERSHIP
Diane Fellows Diane Fellows President & CEO
Connie Curnett
Chief Financial Officer & Chief Operating Officer
Dianna Bonneau Chief Marketing & Development Officer
RJ Encinas Chief Program Officer
Early Childhood Programs & Prevention Programs for Youth
Wendy Puga Wendy Puga Chief Program Officer Family & Community Services
BOARD OF DIRECTORS BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Samia Al Scheikh Chairperson
Anna Zappia Anna Secretary
Carol Lopinski Lopinski Treasurer
Ali Anekwe Ali Anekwe
Melissa Delgado
Lisa Fitzgibbons Fitzgibbons
Isabel Georgelos
Kimberly Braxton Anekwe Braxton Anekwe
Carlos Hernandez
Emily Nottingham Emily Nottingham
Elsa Peterson
Dulce Ruelas Dulce Ruelas
This year, more than 10,000 people across Arizona turned to Child & Family Resources, and thanks to supporters like you, we were ready with compassion, with commitment, and with community.
In 2025, thanks to supporters like you: In thanks to like
Families found hope through early education and home visitation programs.
Youth developed skills to build resilience, foster healthy relationships, and learn strategies to prevent risky behaviors.
Child care providers received training and tools to help young children thrive.
This is the power of a community that grows together.
IMPACT IMPACT
Together in FY24,
We Planted Seeds of Change: in FY24, We Change:
Helped 6,021 families build stronger futures
Reached 10,892 individuals with services
Trained 3,166 educators and providers
Delivered educational resources & materials to 47,207 people
Connected with 1,036 community members through events and trainings
STORIES OF HOPE STORIES OF HOPE Real people, Real change.
From Recovery to Role Model to Model
When Samantha joined our Healthy Families program, she was focused on her sobriety journey. Supported by her recovery group and Healthy Families, she maintained sobriety throughout the program—and beyond. Today, she is a certified peer support specialist and now volunteers with the same recovery group she once attended. Her lived experience and weekly involvement create a welcoming, honest space for others who are walking the same path.
When joined our program, was on sobriety journey. Supported by recovery Healthy sobriety throughout the program—and beyond. Today, she is a certified and now with the same she once attended. Her lived and involvement who same
“Samantha’s presence helps others feel safe, seen, and supported. Because she came back, others keep coming back, too."
A Father’s Fight to Reunite
One parent in our Famil Connections Nurturing Program (FCNP) shared h powerful journey as a single father, disabled an twice widowed, who felt overlooked and defeate during a four-year DCS
“No one would give me a chance or hear me out—until Family Connections came along,” he shared. His Family Connections Consultant (FCC) became the first person who truly listened, supported his goals, and helped him build a clear path to reunification. in Program (FCNP) shared h father, twice widowed, who felt overlooked during four-year one would me or me out until Family came along,” he shared. His Family became the first who truly listened, supported helped clear to reunification.
"I learned so much about myself—not just as a er, but as a man. I’m d to say my son is now me with me and my ents. I couldn’t have this without my FCC Family Connections."
Confidence through connection
Glendale, Intervention program with severe phone anxiety, it to access resources for her family. Her educator not only provided resources but also empowered her to build the confidence two months the shared,
In Glendale, a mother in the Parents as Teachers Early Intervention (PAT EI) program struggled with severe phone anxiety, making it difficult to access food resources for her family. Her parent educator not only provided resources but also empowered her to build the confidence to act. After just two months in the program, the mother proudly shared, “I reached out to the food stamps office and got approved.”
“Parents as Teachers helped me feel confident enough to make the phone call and provided me with good resources for my son and me.”
The Power of Youth Voices
Our CFR-funded program, The Resilience Initiative, empowers young people with essential life and leadership skills that build confidence, resilience, and adaptability. Here’s what youth are saying about their experience! program, Initiative, empowers young people with leadership adaptability. Here’s what youth are saying about their
“I learned how to persevere through hard times by learning different soothing strategies.”
“Welcoming, fun and supportive! They want to help us grow and give us lots of opportunities to learn how to make a positive impact in the community!”
LOOKING AHEAD LOOKING AHEAD
With continued we are poised to grow our reach expand critical and advocate for that we ’ re
With your continued support, we are poised to grow our reach in FY2025, expand critical services, and advocate for systems that protect children and nurture families. Together, we’re creating a stronger, safer Arizona for every child and family.
11 Financials Financials
Annual expenses Annual expenses
We grateful generosity supporters, whose contributions this ensured that children and Arizona to vital programs resources. From financial to in-kind strengthen support and create futures our communities.
We are grateful for the incredible generosity of our supporters, whose contributions this year ensured that children and families across Arizona had access to vital programs and resources. From financial gifts to in-kind donations, every contribution helped strengthen families, support healthy development, and create brighter futures in our communities.
Program Services: $19,719,716 Services:
General Administration: $2,875,973 $2,875,973
Only 12% of our annual budget! Only
Fundraising: $210,079 $210,079
Total: $22,805,768
OUR DEEPEST THANKS TO YOU! OUR DEEPEST THANKS TO YOU!
We are grateful to every individual, business, and foundation that stood beside us this year. We are to every business, and foundation that stood beside us this year.
Every donor who gave their time, talent, or support. You are part of a movement to uplift
Every who gave time, or support. part movement to uplift
Arizona families and give children the best possible start in life.
Arizona families and give children the best start in life.
