SERVICE / SUPPORT GROUP NAME (e.g., respite, info & referral, case mgmt, counseling etc.)	DESCRIPTION (e.g., who’s eligible, geographical area served & availability of services in Spanish)	LOCATION (address, cross street & phone #)	DAYS & TIME AVAILABLE	CONTACT (name, organization name, phone # and email)
Entitlement & Benefits Counseling, Sharing Support Groups, Recreation & Social Outings, , Furnishing, Information & Referral and Educational Workshops	For grandparents and relative caregivers in the Maricopa County. Eligibility depends on service provided; many services are open to all		Varies	Patricia Dominguez Beatitudes Center DOAR Project GrandCare Coordinator 602-274-5022 x 44
Respite Care *we do not directly pay or reimburse grandparents	Eligibility : 55+, low – moderate income, must demonstrate legal custody and reside in Maricopa County – designed to offer financial assistance to pay a portion or all fees for children activities For grandparents and relative caregivers		According to the respite provider	Patricia Dominguez Beatitudes Center DOAR Project GrandCare Coordinator 602-274-5022 x 44
Legal Guidance and Assistance	Eligibility : 55+, low – moderate income and reside in Maricopa County – if approved we refer and pay for document preparation of legal form toward formal custody		Scheduled appointment	Patricia Dominguez Beatitudes Center DOAR Project GrandCare Coordinator 602-274-5022 x 44
Annual Fall Conference Grandparent’s University	An all day conference for grandparents, relative providers, professional - those interested in grandparents issues	To be Determined each year	Offered in the fall, usually at the end of October Provides speakers, informative materials and childcare	Patricia Dominguez Beatitudes Center DOAR Project GrandCare Coordinator 602-274-5022 x 44
Forums Special workshops providing information and guidance concerning a variety of “special topics”;	Open to All Presented several times a year	Various locations throughout the Metropolitan Area	At different times during the year	Patricia Dominguez Beatitudes Center DOAR Project GrandCare Coordinator 602-274-5022 x 44
Powerful Families Groups Financial Literacy Advocacy and Leadership Development	Kinship Caregivers who live in Maricopa County	Beatitudes Center DOAR 555 W. Glendale Ave. Phoenix AZ 85037	Spring 2008 Fall 2008	Patricia Dominguez Beatitudes Center DOAR Project GrandCare Coordinator 602-274-5022 x 44
Child Abuse Victim Advocacy, casework & legal services	Anyone concerned about a child victim of ongoing, documented abuse (protective kinship parent – e.g. grandparent, aunt, uncle etc.) when traditional avenues have failed to protect the children	PO Box 45500 Phoenix AZ 85064	Mon – Fri 9:30 – 5:30	Donnalee Sarda Justice for Children – AZ 602-235-9300
Referral and Legal	English/Spanish	1301 E. Whitton Ave Phoenix AZ 85014	7 days a week till 9pm	Billye Wilda 602-273-0004
Respite Care	Children ages 3-12 who are enrolled in Value Options and have a referral from their worker or Child & Family Team; Must be potty-trained; Must be a child of a grandparent raising grandchild	MIKID 755 E. Willetta Phoenix (cross street is 7th Street)	Every Saturday, 9-5pm, (except major holidays)	Mary Morgan MIKID Kinship Mentor 602-253-1240 marym@mikid.org
Valle del Sol Tiempo de Oro Support Groups Education/Presentations Caregiver Forums Home visits Counseling Volunteer Program Community Trainings	Grandparents raising grandchildren Seniors Caregivers Parents English/Spanish	85009, Paradise Valley, Surprise, El Mirage, Mesa 1209 S. 1^st Ave. Phoenix AZ	Varies	Patricia Fierro Volunteer Coordinator 602-889-6812
Trainings on Children of Incarcerated Parents	Grandparents and other relatives raising their grandchildren or kin and anyone else interested	Varies	Varies	Linda Wright Pima Prevention 602-266-2243
Family Connections Mesa Unit Case management Counseling FAA assistance JOBS assistance Parent aides	Grandparents and other relatives raising their grandchildren or other relatives. CPS cases 30 days to closure. Referrals from Adult Protective Services (APS). Community referrals.	DES Office 163 N Dobson Rd Mesa, AZ 85201 (480) 890-7300 x7316 (Dobson Rd south of University Dr.	8 am – 5 pm, Monday through Friday. By appointment for other times.	Rick Lyddon Family Connections Supervisor Mesa Unit (480) 890-7300 x7316 or Elaine Whitmanbonner 480-890-7334
Boys Hope Girls Hope	Youth 10-18	3443 N. Central Ave Phoenix, AZ 85012		Jennifer Bretz Jbretz@bhgh.org (602) 266 4873
K.A.R.E. Kinship Services Case management, support services, counseling, advocacy, legal custody, information and referral, DES benefits clinics, informational and social events & trainings (Spanish & English)	Kinship families who live on the west side of Phoenix. Se habla Espanol.	Golden Gate Community Center – 1625 N. 39^th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85009 602-233-0017 x42 39^th Ave. and McDowell	Monday – Friday 8 – 5, including evening and weekend activities.	Sarah Chavez, Sr. Family Support Specialist Golden Gate Community Center, Arizona’s Children Association 602-233-0017 x42
Powerful Families Groups - Financial Literacy, Advocacy and Leadership Development (Spanish & English)	Spanish speaking kinship families who live on the west side of Phoenix.	Golden Gate Community Center – 1625 N. 39^th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85009 602-233-0017 39^th Ave. and McDowell	Beginning January 2007 Call for details	Sarah Chavez, Kinship Family Support Specialist Golden Gate Community Center, Arizona’s Children Association 602-233-0017 x42
Guardianship Clinics for Kinship Families (English)	Kinship families who live on the west side of Phoenix.	Golden Gate Community Center – 1625 N. 39^th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85009 602-233-0017 39^th Ave. and McDowell	3^rd Friday of every month 3:00 – 5:00pm (MUST CALL AHEAD TO REGISTER)	Sarah Chavez, Kinship Family Support Specialist Golden Gate Community Center, Arizona’s Children Association 602-233-0017 x42
Guardianship Clinics for Kinship Families (Spanish)	Kinship families who live on the west side of Phoenix	Golden Gate Community Center – 1625 N. 39^th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85009 602-233-0017 39^th Ave. and McDowell	1^st Friday of every month 1:30 – 3:30 (MUST CALL AHEAD TO REGISTER)	Sarah Chavez, Kinship Family Support Specialist Golden Gate Community Center, Arizona’s Children Association 602-233-0017 x42
Tiempo de Oro Support Groups Education/Presentations Caregiver Forums Home visits Counseling Volunteer Program Community Trainings	Grandparents raising grandchildren Seniors Caregivers Parents English/Spanish	85009, Paradise Valley, Surprise, El Mirage, Mesa	Varies	Rosa Molinar Valle del Sol Tiempo de Oro Coordinator 623-570-5538
Family Connections Project Support Groups Behavior Consultants Counseling Respite Service Coordination	Kinship, adoptive and foster families	2320 N. 20^th Street Phoenix AZ 85006	Office Hours: 8-5 M-F Appointments scheduled with family	Jessica Fisher AASK 602-930-4413 jfisher@aask-az.org
Information & Referral Support Groups Parenting Classes Guardianship Workshops	Any grandparents or relatives raising relatives	Family Resource Center 817 W. Country Club Mesa AZ 85201 480-834-9424	Varies	Oralia Gracia-Alinea Family Resource Center Oralia.gracia-alinea@childcrisis.org 480-834-9424