Firm Foundation Youth Homes

What Firm Foundation Youth Homes does

Firm Foundation Youth Homes (FFYH) is an Arizona-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2016 by Peter and Julie Bartolini, headquartered in Scottsdale and operating a single family-centered group home, Gigi's Cottage, for foster girls ages 9-17. Its core service is residential trauma-informed care grounded in two clinical frameworks: Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) and a proprietary Grace-Based Parenting model that emphasizes relational healing, secure attachment, and family-style living. Beyond the residential program, FFYH operates an Alumni Program for young adults who have aged out of foster care, an Outreach Program supporting foster families, group homes, and young mothers, and a Training Program that licenses caregivers, church teams, and camp leaders in TBRI and Grace-Based Parenting principles. Distribution is exclusively within Arizona, with a website, social media channels (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn), email newsletters, community events, and partnerships with Scottsdale Bible Church (under the 'For the Valley' initiative), Impact AZ, Executive Council Charities, Young Life, Royal Family Kids, Phoenix Zoo, Kendra Scott, and California Pizza Kitchen.

FFYH's revenue model is a diversified nonprofit funding stack with no fee-for-service consumer pricing. Primary revenue streams include individual donations (one-time and recurring), institutional grants (e.g., a $10,000 Impact AZ grant in 2025), community fundraising events such as CPK and Kendra Scott give-back nights, and qualifying donations channeled through the Arizona Foster Care Tax Credit, which offers donors a dollar-for-dollar state tax benefit up to $618 individual / $1,234 joint for tax year 2025. The organization holds Qualified Foster Care Organization (QFCO) status with QFCO Code 10054 and EIN 45-4555884, and can receive gifts through the Executive Council Charities fiscal conduit. Operations are led by Executive Director Phoebe Johnson, Program Director and co-founder Julie Bartolini, and co-founder Peter Bartolini, with an active Board of Directors providing governance. As of 2026, FFYH is publicly signaling expansion intent to add additional safe homes and broaden its training and outreach footprint across the Arizona Valley.

Name

Firm Foundation Youth Homes

Legal name

Firm Foundation Youth Homes, Inc.

Website

https://firmfoundationaz.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Firm Foundation Youth Homes is a Scottsdale, Arizona-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating Gigi's Cottage, a family-centered group home for foster girls ages 9-17, alongside alumni, outreach, and TBRI/Grace-Based Parenting training programs serving Arizona's foster care community.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Foster Care and Child Welfare Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Other Residential Care Facilities (623990), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Housing, Foster Care & Wraparound Support (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth Mental Health, Counseling & Wellbeing (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAK), Youth Mentoring & Positive Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAD)

Keywords

• Foster care services
• Group home care
• Trauma-informed care
• Child welfare nonprofit
• Caregiver training

Headquarters

HQ city

Scottsdale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: Individual donations from supporters, including one-time and recurring gifts. Donations qualify for the Arizona Foster Care Tax Credit, allowing dollar-for-dollar state tax benefits.
2. Arizona Foster Care Tax Credit: Donations to FFYH reduce Arizona state tax liability dollar-for-dollar, up to allowed limits ($618 individual, $1,234 joint for 2025).
3. Grants: Funding from organizations like Impact AZ ($10,000 grant) and Executive Council Charities that support youth-focused organizations.
4. Community Events and Partnerships: Revenue generated through restaurant give-back events (e.g., CPK partnership), retail partnerships (Kendra Scott), and community fundraising activities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Firm Foundation Youth Homes is a faith-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that operates family-centered foster care group homes and support programs in Arizona. Its core offering is Gigi's Cottage, a residential group home for girls ages 9-17 that delivers trauma-informed care grounded in Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) and Grace-Based Parenting models, complemented by alumni, outreach, and caregiver training programs.

Product overview

Firm Foundation Youth Homes operates as a Christian nonprofit organization providing family-centered foster care services through four interconnected programs: Gigi's Cottage serves as the core group home for girls ages 9-17; the Alumni Program provides continued support for young adults aging out of foster care; the Outreach Program extends community support to foster families, group homes, and young mothers; and the Training Program equips caregivers and organizations with TBRI and Grace-Based Parenting principles. The organization is grounded in trauma-informed care approaches and faith-based values, serving Arizona's foster care community since 2016.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Gigi's Cottage A family-centered residential group home for girls ages 9-17 in Arizona foster care, providing stable housing, trauma-informed care, personalized rooms, and a relational environment designed to feel like a true family.
• Alumni Program Ongoing post-18 support for young adults who aged out of foster care, including transition planning, life skills coaching (budgeting, groceries, job searches), resource navigation, housing stability support, community care connections, and mentorship.
• Outreach Program Community support services extending beyond the group home, including Parents' Night Out events, meals for group homes, hygiene kits and basic needs, summer camp partnerships, support for foster families, and assistance for young mothers.
• Training Program (FFYH Connected Care) Trauma-informed caregiver training program covering Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) and Grace-Based Parenting principles, delivered to caregivers, church teams, camp leaders, and community partners serving vulnerable youth.

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Scottsdale Bible ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022In 2022, Scottsdale Bible Church partnered with FFYH through its 'For the Valley' initiative, strengthening the ministry and expanding its reach. Together, FFYH and SBC continue working to improve outcomes for foster youth and families across Arizona.
• Executive Council Charities (EC70)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerA 501(c)(3) Arizona nonprofit that supports youth-focused organizations. When donors give to FFYH through EC70, gifts are increased through additional fundraising efforts, multiplying impact while donors still receive Foster Care Tax Credit.
• Kendra ScottminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGive Back event partnership where 20% of purchases during specific events support FFYH children and youth.
• CPK (California Pizza Kitchen)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerMonthly restaurant give-back events at CPK in Scottsdale. Dine-in mentions FFYH or use code BACK20% for takeout with 20% of proceeds donated.
• Royal Family Kids ScottsdaleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFFYH Gigi's Cottage staff volunteer at Royal Family Kids Scottsdale camp, participating in week-long programs serving children through connection and support.
• AZ Hope FutureminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Princess Program during TRAC event, providing teen girls in foster care with pampering, formal dinner, and dance celebration.
• Young LifeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFamily Camp partnership providing camping experiences for children in care, including first-time arrivals with themed welcomes.
• Phoenix ZoominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDay trip excursions for Gigi's Cottage residents providing enrichment and new experiences.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Southwest Human Development: Arizona's largest nonprofit serving children and families with services including foster care, early childhood, and behavioral health; relevant as a broader incumbent in the same child welfare ecosystem.
• Arizona's Children Association: Large Arizona-based nonprofit providing foster care, adoption, behavioral health, and child welfare services — operates as a broader incumbent in the same foster care services market that FFYH serves with a focused niche model.
• UMOM New Day Centers: Arizona nonprofit operating shelter, housing, and youth services for families and young adults experiencing homelessness; overlaps with FFYH's Alumni Program and housing stability services for aged-out foster youth.
• Childhelp: National nonprofit addressing child abuse and neglect through group homes, hotlines, education, and advocacy; comparable as a multi-program organization serving foster and at-risk children with trauma-informed approaches.

Direct peers

• Royal Family Kids: Faith-based nonprofit providing camps, clubs, and mentoring for foster children; overlaps directly with FFYH's trauma-informed, faith-based foster care model and shares partnership touchpoints (FFYH staff volunteer at Royal Family Kids Scottsdale).
• Arizona Baptist Children's Services & Family Ministries: Faith-based organization providing foster care, group homes, and family services in Arizona; directly comparable as a Christian residential and community-based foster care provider serving similar populations.

Regional players

• Hope for New Beginnings: Faith-based foster care and adoption agency operating in select states including Arizona; comparable as a smaller Christian nonprofit providing family-centered foster services.

Others

• Young Life: Faith-based youth organization operating camps and mentoring programs; a strategic partner of FFYH (Family Camp partnership) and comparable as a faith-driven youth services organization.

Emerging players

• National Foster Youth Institute: National organization focused on advocacy and leadership development for current and former foster youth; overlaps with FFYH's Alumni Program in supporting aged-out foster young adults.
• Teen Lifeline: Arizona-based nonprofit providing peer support and crisis intervention for adolescents; partially comparable through its youth mental health and community support focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/firmfoundationaz
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/firm-foundation-youth-homes-inc
• Instagraminstagram.com/firmfoundation_az

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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