Arizona Youth Partnership

What Arizona Youth Partnership does

Arizona Youth Partnership (AZYP) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1990 and headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, that delivers evidence-based youth and family services across 11 Arizona counties through 18 physical locations. Its service portfolio is organized around five core program areas—Youth Leadership & Life Skills, Substance Use Prevention, Shelter & Direct Support Services, Family & Parenting Support, and Mental Health & Wellness Education—supplemented by five embedded community coalitions (Copper Basin, Copper Corridor, MAPPED, SAPE, YADAH) and specialized initiatives such as LAHMB (maternal SUD), Project VIP (violence prevention), Stronger Families Project, and Solutions of Success (delinquency prevention using the Mind Matters curriculum). All programs are delivered free of charge to participants, primarily through school-based partnerships, community centers, youth shelters, and field-based case management.

AZYP has no proprietary technology platform; service delivery relies on trained human facilitators implementing licensed evidence-based curricula (Love Notes, Mind Matters, Active Parenting, Youth Mental Health First Aid) and on coalition-based community organizing. Its 35-year operating history, Candid Platinum Seal, and 2024 Blue Ribbon Coalition designation (CADCA/ONDCP) provide reputational credentialing that supports grant capture.

Revenue is generated entirely from grants and donations: primary funding sources are federal grants from the Family and Youth Services Bureau (HHS) and HRSA, state grants from the Arizona Governor's Office of Youth, Faith and Family (GOYFF), foundation grants (AZ Blue Foundation, Arizona Complete Health, NUCOR Steel Kingman), and individual/corporate donations qualifying for the Arizona Charitable Tax Credit. Disclosed multi-year grant values include $158,000/year (TISAPP) and $180,000 year-one (WIOA); total annual revenue is not publicly disclosed. The organization reports an 84% program-efficiency ratio (2024–2025) and serves over 10,000 individuals annually, with management led by CEO Gauri Gladish.

Name

Arizona Youth Partnership

Legal name

Arizona Youth Partnership

Website

https://azyp.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Arizona Youth Partnership is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1990 that delivers evidence-based youth prevention, shelter, and family-strengthening programs across 11 Arizona counties through 18 locations, five community coalitions, and government and foundation grant funding.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth and Family Social Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Child and Youth Services (624110), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Mentoring & Positive Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth Justice, At-Risk Youth & Violence Prevention Nonprofits (BPAGADAM), Youth Mental Health, Counseling & Wellbeing (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAK), Youth & Young Adult Workforce Programs (Out-of-School Youth) (EDAAAOAD), Youth-to-Adult Transition & Life Skills (Independent Living, Soft Skills) (EDAAAFAN), Arts, Sports & Recreation-Based Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAJ)

Keywords

• Youth prevention services
• Substance abuse prevention
• Mental health education
• Family support programs
• Community coalitions

Headquarters

HQ city

Marana

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Individual and Corporate Donations: AZYP accepts charitable donations from individuals and corporations, qualifying as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Donations are eligible for Arizona Charitable Tax Credit (QCO code 20953).
2. Government Grants: AZYP receives federal and state government funding including grants from the Family and Youth Services Bureau (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Governor's Office of Youth Faith and Family (GOYFF), and Arizona Blue Foundation. Recent grants include TISAPP ($158,000/year), WIOA ($180,000 year one), and HRSA LAHMB program funding.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Arizona Youth Partnership is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers free, evidence-based youth and family prevention programs across Arizona through schools, community centers, shelters, and field-based staff. Its portfolio spans substance use prevention, youth leadership and life skills, shelter and direct support services for homeless and at-risk youth, family and parenting support, and mental health and wellness education. Programs are funded by federal, state, and foundation grants plus donations, and reach over 10,000 youth and adults annually across 11 counties.

Product overview

Arizona Youth Partnership (AZYP) is a statewide nonprofit organization that operates as a multi-program service provider rather than a technology product company. AZYP offers a comprehensive portfolio of youth and family support programs organized across five core service areas: Youth Leadership & Life Skills, Substance Use Prevention, Shelter & Direct Support Services, Family & Parenting Support, and Mental Health & Wellness Education. The organization delivers these programs through various delivery mechanisms including direct service provision in schools, community coalitions (Copper Basin, Copper Corridor, MAPPED, SAPE, YADAH), evidence-based curricula (Love Notes, Mind Matters), specialized initiatives (LAHMB for maternal SUD, Project VIP for violence prevention, Solutions of Success for delinquency prevention), and community events (Empowering Minds Conference, Hobbies not Habits). The portfolio is unified by AZYP's mission to build brighter futures for youth across Arizona through prevention education, crisis support, and family strengthening.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LAHMB (Linking Actions for Healthy Mothers and Babies): Program to reduce Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome by providing comprehensive support for pregnant mothers experiencing Substance Use Disorder in Gila County
• Project VIP (Violence Is Preventable)
• Solutions of Success

Products and services

• Youth Leadership & Life Skills Evidence-based program focused on developing leadership skills, healthy relationship skills, financial literacy, and positive decision-making for youth across Arizona. Delivered to K-12 and young adult participants through schools and community sites.
• Substance Use Prevention Prevention education programming delivered through schools, community presentations, and events to address substance abuse among youth across Arizona. Includes alcohol, drug, and illicit substance prevention messaging and assemblies.
• Shelter & Direct Support Services Emergency shelter, transitional living, and direct support services for homeless and at-risk youth across Arizona. Includes 51 youth shelters, 19 transitional living programs, and 35 court-related program placements in 2024-2025.
• Family & Parenting Support Classes and resources for parents and caregivers, including Active Parenting Classes, aimed at strengthening family relationships, parenting skills, and communication. Designed for parents and caregivers of youth across Arizona.
• Mental Health & Wellness Education Wellness education programs including Youth Mental Health First Aid training, suicide prevention awareness, and mental health support resources. Targeted at Arizona youth, adults, families, and community responders.
• Love Notes (Risk Avoidance Adaptation) Evidence-Based Program (EBP) using skill-building and knowledge to foster positive relationships in romantic, friendship, familial, educational, and professional contexts for high school students. Includes modules on healthy boundaries, partner selection, sexual risk avoidance, and communication. Delivered on-campus at Arizona high schools.
• Linking Actions for Healthy Mothers & Babies (LAHMB) Program designed to support pregnant mothers experiencing Substance Use Disorder (SUD) in Gila County, Arizona. Integrates healthy pregnancy education, individualized case management, and peer support to reduce Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome. Funded by HRSA.
• Solutions of Success Program Delinquency prevention program for at-risk youth in rural Arizona using the Mind Matters: Overcoming Adversity and Building Resilience curriculum. Equips participants with coping skills, peer pressure management, and behavioral self-management.
• Stronger Families Project (SFP) 8-week project combining skill-building and substance use prevention curricula including the Strengthening Families Program: For Parents and Youth 10-14 and Parent/Youth Rx360. Designed for families and youth to strengthen parenting and reduce substance use risk factors.
• Copper Basin Coalition Community substance abuse coalition serving the Globe/Miami area in Southern Gila County since 2006, focused on preventing youth substance use through education, advocacy, and community events.
• Copper Corridor Substance Abuse Coalition Coalition serving 9 small towns along Hwy 77 and 177 (the Copper Corridor), dedicated to preventing and reducing drug and alcohol misuse through program development, prevention education, and youth activities. Recognized as a 2024 Blue Ribbon Coalition.
• MAPPED (Mohave Area Partnership Promoting Educated Decisions) Local coalition empowering the Mohave area community in healthy decisions regarding substance abuse. Hosts DEA Drug Take Back Days, Red Ribbon Week, Recovery in the Park, and other community events in partnership with Bullhead City Police Department.
• SAPE (Ajo Substance Abuse Prevention and Education Coalition) Coalition funded by Arizona Complete Health, educating and empowering youth and families in Ajo, Arizona, to lead safe, productive, addiction-free lives through community partnerships.
• YADAH (Young Adult Development Association of Havasu) Community coalition founded in 2009 in Lake Havasu City addressing youth substance use, abuse, and misuse. Organizes Walk Away from Drugs and Hobbies not Habits events.
• Project VIP (Violence Is Preventable) Comprehensive prevention and intervention program to combat violence against women in Pinal and Mohave Counties. Includes youth protective factors, community awareness, survivor support, and accountability programming. Funded by Arizona Governor's Office of Youth, Faith and Family.
• Wake Up! Program Youth wellness and awareness program funded by the Governor's Office of Highway Safety (GOHS), focusing on youth safety and wellness education for Arizona youth.
• Empowering Minds Conference Annual suicide awareness and prevention summit hosted by AZYP, bringing together over 200 Arizonans at the University of Arizona Student Union Grand Ballroom for education, training, and community engagement on mental health.
• Active Parenting Classes Educational classes building positive parenting skills for parents and caregivers, part of AZYP's family strengthening initiative serving Arizona families.
• Youth Mental Health First Aid Certification training program for adults and youth to recognize and respond to mental health crises. AZYP has trained hundreds of individuals across Arizona (677 trained in 2024-2025; 786 in 2023-2024).
• AIM 4 Teen Moms Program supporting pregnant and parenting teens with resources and education for young parents in Arizona; 18 pregnant and parenting teens supported in 2022-2023.

Quantifiable outcome

• Distributed 1,483 naloxone kits, reached 1,000+ students through prevention assemblies, trained 677 in Mental Health First Aid, 84% efficiency ratio
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Schools and School DistrictscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAZYP partners with schools across Arizona to deliver evidence-based prevention programs, leadership development, and mental health education directly to students on school campuses.
• Pima County Sheriff's DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner in SAPE coalition working to address youth substance abuse prevention.
• Ajo Unified School DistrictminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner in SAPE coalition working to prevent substance abuse among youth in Ajo.
• Bullhead City Police DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLaw enforcement partner hosting events with MAPPED coalition including Recovery in the Park, Walk Away From Drugs, National Night Out, and Red Ribbon Week.
• The Dibble InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublished case study on AZYP's Solutions of Success Program funded by Arizona Title II Formula Grant from Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. AZYP uses Dibble Institute's Mind Matters curriculum.
• University of ArizonaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost venue for Empowering Minds Conference at UA Student Union Grand Ballroom; university interns serve with AZYP.
• Community Coalitions NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAZYP operates five community coalitions: Copper Basin Coalition, Copper Corridor Substance Abuse Coalition, MAPPED, SAPE, and YADAH, bringing together diverse stakeholders for substance misuse prevention.

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Childhelp: Arizona-headquartered nonprofit addressing child abuse prevention and treatment, with residential and education programs. Comparable to AZYP's shelter and direct support services for at-risk youth, with regional rather than statewide focus.
• Southwest Behavioral & Health Services: Arizona-based nonprofit providing behavioral health, substance use, and youth services. Comparable to AZYP's mental health, substance use prevention, and youth/family programming in the same Arizona market.

Direct peers

• YWCA USA: Federated nonprofit network providing youth and family services, including violence prevention, sexual assault support, and youth leadership. Overlaps with AZYP's Project VIP violence prevention and youth leadership programs.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of America: Nonprofit focused on youth mentoring and positive youth development outcomes through one-to-one and group mentoring. Comparable to AZYP's youth leadership, life skills, and mentoring-style programming.
• National 4-H Council: Youth development nonprofit delivering life skills, leadership, and healthy decision-making programs through local clubs and coalitions. Directly comparable to AZYP's youth leadership/life skills and substance use prevention model.
• Communities In Schools: Nonprofit that places site coordinators inside schools to deliver prevention, mental health, and student support services. Comparable to AZYP's school-based delivery model and student services focus.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: National nonprofit network providing youth development, education, and prevention programming for school-age youth. Highly comparable to AZYP as a community- and school-based youth development organization with coalition-style local affiliates delivering evidence-based programs.
• Youth Villages: Nonprofit providing intensive youth and family services including residential, in-home, and prevention programs. Comparable to AZYP's shelter/transitional living and family support services, particularly at-risk youth case management.

Emerging players

• National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD): Nonprofit focused on substance use prevention, education, and advocacy. Overlaps with AZYP's substance use prevention and community coalition activities, but with a more national advocacy orientation.
• Parents as Teachers: Nonprofit providing evidence-based parent education and family support services from prenatal through kindergarten. Comparable to AZYP's Active Parenting Classes and Starting Out Right Division family support work.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/azyp_1990/?hl=en

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Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries5 records

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