Who qualifies for services at the KARE Family Center?

Relatives caring for children, adoptive parents, and the children or youth in these families up to the age of 18. Families planning to take in relatives or planning to adopt may also qualify. "Relatives" include blood relations, neighbors, godparents, family friends-any PERSON family members recognize as family. You do not need legal guardianship or custody to be able to receive help from us.

Cost of service: Services are free of charge, unless indicated.

What identification is needed? Potential users of our mental health, case management, recreation services or any service involving a Court must show a legitimate form of picture ID for each adult and each child in care (passport, drivers' license, military ID, birth certificate, tribal document, baptismal certificate, school records etc.) Copies of your documents will be made and returned to you. Demographic data is taken (by consent) on all service users.

Confidentiality: The KARE Family Center has workers on site who are employed by Arizona's Children Association and Casey Family Programs, Arizona Field Offices. Information is shared among these workers so we can make sure everyone on our staff understands the needs of you and your children when we serve you. HIPAA guidelines require that sharing any information about you or children in your care outside our program requires your explicit written permission. If you receive mental health services, your written consent must be obtained to share information with anyone except your therapist.

How to receive services: Call 520-323-4476, or drop in. Our hours are 8:30 - 5:00 pm, M- F. If you drop in, and we are unable to serve you at that moment, we will help you make an appointment.

Languages spoken: English and Spanish

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE KARE FAMILY CENTER, CALL 520-323-4476