The recent feature on FOX 10 Phoenix brought well-deserved attention to the Dad Together Program. During the exclusive coverage, viewers were introduced to the program’s mission and the positive impact it has had on many families. Our own Edward Casillas was interviewed during the segment, providing valuable insights into the program and its significance.
Read MoreEven before Kim Foy’s daughter Maggie was diagnosed with Rett syndrome at 4 years old, she reached out for help. This included consulting with friends and family, as well as connecting to physical therapy and occupational therapy twice weekly. “A lot of the professionals were not helpful,” Foy remembers.
Read MoreThese values are fundamental to FIC donor Jackie Redpath. She and her husband Skip have lived in Arizona since 1987, when they left Chicago after a particularly harsh winter. Skip, who was in law enforcement, and Jackie, who has a finance background, both worked for the City of Mesa. They also were able to retire fairly young.
Read MoreKrystal and Armando are hardworking, caring members of the Ash Fork community. They own a business and impress those who meet them with all they do to make Ash Fork a better place. “I want to give back to this community and help it to have a better reputation,” Armando said.
Read MoreDuring her 24-year tenure as an attorney representing parents and children in dependency and related cases, new FIC board member Sabrina Ayers Fisher has noticed a common theme play out again and again. “Families are the essential building blocks of our communities,” she said,
Read MoreWhen Lindsey Shine found The Family Involvement Center, she was 25, pregnant, and the parent of two children in the custody of the Department of Child Safety (DCS), the state’s child welfare system.
Read More“I had no idea where to turn when my child was diagnosed with a learning delay.”-Mary, mom of 12year old. Speak with someone who has been where you are; who has felt hopeless and powerless. We can provide support for any parenting or caregiver situation.
Read MoreOur Parent-led groups offer education and support to help you understand how to ask for the help you need, find your way through the new systems you are involved in, and learn to stand up and advocate for your child’s needs.
Read MoreIn Lucy Ortega’s world, family is central. Like many families from Mexico, her family is close and multiple generations live together in the same home. Growing up, Lucy’s family was the center of her life. They survived many challenges, having been separated and then reunited on the road to becoming U.S. citizens.
Read MoreLillian Armstrong will soon watch Adrian, her oldest grandson, graduate with a degree in graphic landscape engineering from Arizona State University. The occasion is certain to bring her incredible joy. After all, the day will mark a milestone that wasn’t always assured.
Read MoreFor FIC Parent Ally Sleepy Vildosola, being a dad has been central to his life’s journey — as have addiction and abuse. Born to hippy parents, Sleepy’s first few years were fairly normal and happy-go-lucky. He loved riding his Schwinn into the desert to explore. Sleepy’s dad also was what you might call happy-go-lucky.
Read MoreOn May 22, 2017, the day they took her two-week-old son away, Jessica Christiansen was looking forward to leaving the hospital. JJ, born 4-1/2 weeks early and substance exposed, spent the first two weeks of his life in the neonatal unit. Homeless at the time, Jessica was living at the hospital and spent all her time at JJ’s side, sleeping in a chair.
Read MoreSasha wasn’t thinking about her coping skills as a parent that day in QuikTrip. It was January 5, 2015, and Sasha’s daughter, Nevaeh (Heaven spelled backwards) was lying on the floor, screaming for a donut. Nevaeh was born with Oppositional Defiant Disorder, a mood disorder, and ADHD, so this acting out wasn’t anything new.
Read MoreParenting is a transformative experience that brings immense joy and fulfillment, but it's not without its emotional challenges. Sleepless nights, tantrums, school pressures, and the constant worry for our children's well-being can take a toll on our emotional well-being. It's essential to recognize and address these challenges for the sake of both parents and children.
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