Family Involvement Center

💜 Caregivers, this one is for you!
Taking care of others can make it easy to put yourself last. Join us for our November Community Learning Event, “Self-Care That Fits Real Life,” and learn simple ways to reduce stress and support your physical and emotional well-being.

📅 November 17
🕕 6:00–7:30 PM
📍 Virtual and in-person options

See the flyer for full details and registration information.
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💜 ¡Cuidadores, este evento es para ustedes!
Cuando cuidamos de los demás, es fácil olvidarnos de cuidar de nosotros mismos. Acompáñenos en nuestro Evento de Aprendizaje para la Comunidad de noviembre, “Autocuidado que se adapta a la vida real,” donde compartiremos estrategias sencillas para reducir el estrés y cuidar de su bienestar físico y emocional.

📅 17 de noviembre
🕕 6:00–7:30 PM
📍 Opciones virtuales y presenciales

Consulte el volante para obtener todos los detalles y la información de registro.

Meet Lissa, a Clinical Program Manager and Therapist at Family Involvement Center’s Prescott Valley office!

With more than 30 years of experience supporting high-risk youth and families, Lissa is an Arizona Licensed Counselor, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, TBRI Practitioner, and EMDR therapist.

What she values most about her work is building genuine connections, walking alongside individuals and families, and helping them recognize their own strength and resilience.

We’re grateful to have Lissa on the FIC team! 💙

📢 We’re hiring!

Family Involvement Center is looking for a Full-Time Youth Support Partner in Phoenix, AZ.

Join our team and help make a difference in the lives of youth and families in our community.

For more details and to apply online:
https://bit.ly/4uPTpdv

For some families, finding child care can make it harder to attend treatment or stay connected to recovery services.

Family Bridge Child Care Program is here to help. The program provides short-term child care support for families participating in or seeking treatment and recovery services, while helping them explore longer-term child care options.

If you or a family you know could use this support, reach out to learn more or make a referral.

📞 Lillian Armstrong: 602-341-0262
📞 Samara Vaught: 480-751-8766

Please share this post with someone who may benefit from Family Bridge Child Care Program.

We’re excited to introduce Family Bridge, a new child care program at Family Involvement Center.

Family Bridge helps families who are participating in or seeking treatment and recovery services when child care becomes a barrier. We can provide short-term child care assistance while also helping families explore longer-term options.

That may include help finding child care, applying for DES Child Care Assistance, connecting with community resources, and figuring out what options are available moving forward.

The goal is to make child care one less barrier for families working toward recovery.

For questions or referrals, contact
Lillian Armstrong at 602-341-0262 or
Samara Vaught at 480-751-8766.

Join us for our Second Annual Sock & Hygiene Drive!

Help support children, youth, and adults in our community by donating new socks and hygiene products.

There are two easy ways to give:
📦 Drop off your donation at Family Involvement Center during business hours.
📱 Shop our Amazon Wish List by scanning the QR code or visiting bit.ly/FICSockDrive2026. Your donation will be shipped directly to FIC.

📅 Donations accepted through October 30.

Every donation helps bring comfort, dignity, and hope. Thank you for supporting our community!

Meet Don, one of FIC’s dedicated Youth Support Partners!

Don works alongside teens and their families to build life skills, increase independence, and navigate the challenges that come with preparing for adulthood.

His journey into this work began after adopting his youngest son. His family’s experience with the foster care and behavioral health systems showed him how powerful it can be to have someone who believes in you and advocates for you.

For Don, the most rewarding moments are seeing young people recognize their own potential and move from “I can’t” to “I did.” He brings authenticity, patience, and encouragement to his work every day, helping teens feel heard, supported, and empowered.

Don’s message to families is simple: Progress may not happen overnight, but every small step matters. Keep believing in yourself, celebrate the little victories, and remember that asking for support is a sign of strength.

Thank you, Don, for showing up for youth and families and helping them see what’s possible!

Everyone deserves the comfort and dignity that comes with clean socks and basic hygiene items.

From August 3 through October 30, we're collecting new socks and hygiene products to support children, youth, families, and individuals in our community. Every donation helps provide comfort, restore dignity, and remind someone they're not alone.

Most needed items:
🧦 New socks
🪥 Toothbrushes & toothpaste
🧴 Shampoo & conditioner
🧼 Body wash or bar soap
🧴 Deodorant
🩷 Feminine hygiene products

📍 Drop-off Location
Family Involvement Center
5333 N. 7th Street, Suite A100
Phoenix, AZ 85014

🕘 Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Together, we can make a meaningful difference, one donation at a time. ❤️

Bullying isn't just "part of growing up."

Repeated bullying can affect a child's sense of safety, confidence, relationships, and mental health.

If you've noticed changes in your child's mood, behavior, or interest in school or activities, take a moment to check in. A simple conversation can remind them they're seen, heard, and supported.

No child should have to face bullying alone, and no parent or caregiver should have to navigate it alone.

Learn more about Family Involvement Center and the resources available to support Arizona families at familyinvolvementcenter.org.

Congratulations to our Executive Director, Deidre Calcoate, on successfully completing the Parent Peer Support Practice Model (PPS) Provider Training and earning a passing score on the PPS Provider Assessment!

At Family Involvement Center, we believe learning never stops. Continuing education helps strengthen the support we provide to children, families, and communities across Arizona.

Congratulations, Deidre, on this achievement and your continued commitment to serving families with excellence! 💙🧡