Child & Family Resources

What Child & Family Resources does

Child & Family Resources (CFR), founded in 1970 in Tucson, Arizona, is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers prevention and education programs across three divisions: Family & Community Services (Healthy Families, Parents as Teachers, Family Connections & Nurturing Parenting, Arizona Health Start), Early Care & Education (Child Care Resource and Referral, Sandbox AZ, Quality First, Project Best, CACFP), and Prevention Programs for Youth (Mental Health, Youth Leadership, Substance Misuse Prevention including TISAPP, and Healthy Relationships). Services are delivered at no cost to qualifying families through home visitation by nearly 300 staff across 15 Arizona office locations, supplemented by community-based group programming and hybrid virtual/in-person training.

The organization is funded primarily through government contracts with the Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES), Department of Child Safety (DCS), and First Things First, augmented by individual donations, Arizona Charitable Tax Credit contributions (QCO Code 20343), peer-to-peer fundraising, legacy gifts, and proceeds from the Great Things Thrift Store in Tucson. CFR is governed by a board of directors, holds COA accreditation, and carries a Charity Navigator Four-Star Rating and Candid Platinum Transparency 2026 seal. The organization is undergoing a leadership transition after 20 years under Dr. Eric Schindler, retiring prior to summer 2025.

Name

Child & Family Resources

Legal name

Child & Family Resources, Inc.

Website

https://childfamilyresources.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Child & Family Resources is a Tucson-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit delivering free home visitation, early care and education, and youth prevention programs across 15 Arizona locations, serving over 9,000 individuals and 5,600 families annually through government contracts and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Family and Community Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Child and Youth Services (62411), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Family & Parenting Support Services (BPAGAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Family Coaching, Parent-Mediated & Home Visiting EI Services (EDACAFAJ), Home Visiting & Parent Coaching Programs (EDACALAC), Family & Parent Support Services (Parent Coaching, Advocacy) (EDAJALAK)

Keywords

• Home visitation programs
• Early childhood education
• Youth substance prevention
• Childcare provider training
• Family support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Tucson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices15 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Government Grants & Contracts: CFR receives funding through contracts with state agencies including the Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES), Department of Child Safety (DCS), and First Things First for programs such as Healthy Families, Parents as Teachers, and child care resource and referral services.
2. Donations & Charitable Contributions: The organization accepts individual donations, peer-to-peer fundraising contributions, Arizona Charitable Tax Credit donations (QCO Code 20343), and legacy/estate gifts. Donations support free program delivery to families.
3. Great Things Thrift Store: The organization's thrift store at 4140 W Ina Rd in Tucson generates revenue through retail sales of donated quality items; all proceeds support CFR's nonprofit programs for Arizona children, teens, and families.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Child & Family Resources is a community-based nonprofit that delivers free home visitation programs for families (Healthy Families, Parents as Teachers, Family Connections & Nurturing Parenting, Arizona Health Start), early care and education support for childcare providers (CCR&R, Sandbox AZ, CACFP, Project Best, Quality First), and prevention programs for youth covering mental health, leadership, substance misuse prevention (TISAPP), and healthy relationships. Programs are delivered at no cost to qualifying families across 15 Arizona offices, supported by the Great Things Thrift Store social enterprise.

Product overview

Child & Family Resources is a community-based nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of prevention and education programs that support healthy development, strengthen families, and promote opportunities for youth and families across Arizona. The organization operates two main program divisions: Family & Community Services (including Healthy Families, Parents as Teachers, Family Connections & Nurturing Parenting, and Arizona Health Start home visitation programs) and Early Care & Education (including CCR&R, Sandbox AZ, CACFP, Project Best, and Quality First). Additionally, the organization provides Prevention Programs for Youth covering Mental Health, Youth Leadership, Substance Misuse Prevention, and Healthy Relationships, alongside resource programs like Diaper Banks, Car Seat Safety, and Immigration Resources. The organization also operates Great Things Thrift Store as a social enterprise supporting its mission. Services are delivered through 15 office locations across Arizona and include both in-person home visitation and virtual program delivery options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Healthy Families: Home visitation program providing free, in-home support and education on prenatal care, child development, and infant health and safety for families with children up to age 5.
• Parents as Teachers
• TISAPP (Trauma Informed Substance Abuse Prevention Program)
• Great Things Thrift Store

Products and services

• Healthy Families A free home visitation program providing parents and caregivers with early hands-on training, childcare knowledge, and confidence-building support, even before a child is born. The program focuses on prenatal care, child development, infant health and safety, and developmental milestones for up to the first 5 years of a child's life.
• Parents as Teachers An in-home family support and parent education program using the Parents as Teachers curriculum to help parents gain positive parenting techniques and increase children's school readiness and success, designed for parents expecting or parenting children aged birth to 4 years.
• Family Connections & Nurturing Parenting Program A family support program providing interactive, hands-on experiences to help parents and caregivers gain practical knowledge about prenatal care, child development, and infant health and safety through home visitation.
• Arizona Health Start A health-focused program providing guidance and resources to help families access healthcare services and support healthy development for children.
• Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) A program supporting childcare providers with training, professional development, and resources to ensure young children have a strong start in life through quality early care and education.
• Sandbox AZ An early care and education initiative supporting childcare providers and early childhood educators across Arizona with resources and professional development.
• Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) A nutrition program providing nutritious food to early childhood education programs, supporting healthy child nutrition as part of comprehensive early care services.
• Project Best An early care and education program providing training and resources to support quality childcare and child development.
• Quality First A quality improvement program for early childhood education providers, promoting high-quality learning environments and developmentally appropriate practices.
• Mental Health Program Prevention programs for youth providing guidance, tools, and support to build resilience, make healthy choices, and succeed in school and life.
• Youth Leadership Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 9,430 individuals served annually
• +8 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Blue Cross Blue Shield of ArizonacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTISAPP program partner providing support for substance misuse prevention activities, including Rx 360 Substance Misuse and Naloxone trainings for parents and community members.
• CODAC (Comprehensive Drug Correction and Alternatives)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerTISAPP program partner collaborating on opioid and prescription drug misuse prevention initiatives, offering community education and training resources.
• CCHCI (Cochise County Health and Community Integration)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerTISAPP program partner supporting substance misuse prevention and community health integration efforts in Cochise County and surrounding areas.
• Pendergast Family Resource CenterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProgram partner supporting Parents as Teachers program in Maricopa, La Paz, and Mohave counties. Provides community-based support for parent education and family services.
• AZECA (Arizona Early Childhood Alliance)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCFR participates in AZECA (Arizona Early Childhood Alliance), advocating for policies and programs that give every Arizona child the best possible start. AZECA coordinates advocacy efforts across member organizations for state budget wins including $45M DES child care assistance.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights12 records

Direct peers

• Southwest Human Development: Arizona-based nonprofit providing early childhood home visitation, parenting support, child care resource and referral, and professional development for early educators — closely overlapping CFR's core programs in the same geography.
• Arizona's Children Association: Statewide Arizona nonprofit offering foster care, adoption, early childhood home visitation, and family preservation services — directly comparable to CFR in mission, geography, and DCS contract funding.
• Prevent Child Abuse America: National nonprofit operating the Healthy Families America home visitation network and child abuse prevention advocacy — directly comparable to CFR's child abuse prevention mission and home visiting delivery model.
• Child-Parent Centers: Head Start and Early Head Start grantee serving southeastern Arizona with early childhood education and family support programs; competes with CFR for First Things First and DES funding and was recognized by CFR as a Champion for Children in 2025.

Others

• Pima County Health Department: Local government partner and referral source for maternal/child health, home visitation, and early childhood programs in the same Arizona counties where CFR operates — relevant as a contracting and co-service peer rather than a competitor.

Emerging players

• Healthy Families America: National home visitation model and network operated by Prevent Child Abuse America; CFR delivers the Healthy Families program under this evidence-based model, making HFA both a framework partner and structural peer in home visiting.
• Parents as Teachers (National Center): National organization that develops the Parents as Teachers curriculum CFR delivers statewide; a curatorial and quality assurance peer given CFR's affiliate status and shared home visitation outcomes framework.

Regional players

• Valle del Sol: Arizona-based behavioral health and youth services nonprofit providing substance misuse prevention, mental health, and youth leadership programs — directly comparable to CFR's TISAPP and youth prevention offerings.
• Family Resources and Community Connections: Regional family support and resource referral organizations serving Arizona communities with home visiting and family stabilization programs — comparable in service mix and target population to CFR.

Broad incumbents

• Catholic Charities Community Services: Large, multi-state nonprofit social services provider offering family support, refugee/immigration aid, and child welfare programs that overlap with CFR's family and community services portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ChildFamilyResources
• Xx.com/CFRArizona

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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