Aviva Children's Services

What Aviva Children's Services does

Aviva Children's Services is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1978 in Tucson, Arizona, providing behavioral health, emergency resources, and kinship support to children in foster care and their families across Pima, Cochise, Santa Cruz, and Yuma counties. The organization operates from a Tucson headquarters (153 S. Plumer Ave.) and a Sierra Vista branch office, and became a wholly owned subsidiary of Easterseals Blake Foundation in July 2019 while retaining its independent brand. Core service lines include evidence-based behavioral health counseling (individual, group, and family therapy), an emergency resource program distributing clothing, hygiene items, school supplies, and food, kinship and placement support services (including a DCS-contracted KSS program awarded in February 2024), and the CORE (Community, Outreach, Resource, Education) program launched in 2021. Annual event-based programs include the Sew-A-Thon (2,801 bags in 2024), Socks and Undies 500, Back-to-School Drive, Holiday Toy Drive, and Sibling Reunion Picnic. A 24/7 crisis line is also operated.

The organization is funded through a mix of individual and corporate donations, Arizona Qualifying Foster Care Organization (QFCO #10022) tax-credit-eligible contributions (up to $632 single / $1,262 joint for 2026), and government contracts with the Arizona Department of Child Safety. Service delivery is free to beneficiaries. Aviva is CARF-accredited through 2027 and earned a 2024 GuideStar Gold Transparency Seal. Leadership includes CEO Steve Guthrie (appointed July 2021) and a C-suite spanning clinical, medical, financial, IDD services, privacy/compliance, and community programs functions. Headcount is reported at 22 employees.

From a technology and AI standpoint, Aviva does not develop proprietary technology products; its service delivery model is human-driven, volunteer-supported, and reliant on established DCS referral channels. The core competitive position is built on 46+ years of incumbency, regulatory credentials, community partner ecosystem (Aviva Divas, BRAKEmax, TEP, SolNote, Christ Child Society, and others), and parent-company administrative infrastructure from Easterseals Blake Foundation.

Name

Aviva Children's Services

Legal name

Aviva Children's Services

Website

https://avivatucson.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Aviva Children's Services is a Tucson-based nonprofit, founded in 1978 and subsidiary of Easterseals Blake Foundation, providing behavioral health, emergency resources, and kinship support to 3,000+ children in Arizona foster care each year.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Child Welfare Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Child and Youth Services (624110)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Child Welfare, Foster Care & Adoption Services (BPAGAEAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Early Childhood Education & Childcare Nonprofits (BPAGADAA), Family Coaching, Parent-Mediated & Home Visiting EI Services (EDACAFAJ)

Keywords

• Foster care services
• Behavioral health services
• Child welfare programs
• Kinship support services
• Family support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Tucson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual and Corporate Donations: Aviva relies on donations from individuals, businesses, and community organizations to fund programs and services. Donations come in three forms: time (volunteer hours), talent (skills/services), and treasures (financial contributions and in-kind goods).
2. Arizona Foster Care Tax Credit: As a Qualifying Foster Care Organization (QFCO), Aviva allows taxpayers to receive dollar-for-dollar tax credits by donating. 2026 limits: up to $632 for single filers, up to $1,262 for married/joint filers. QFCO Code: 10022.
3. Government Contracts: Aviva operates under contract with the Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS), including a Kinship Support Services (KSS) contract to provide support to kinship families through the foster care and/or adoption process.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Aviva Children's Services is a nonprofit child welfare agency that provides foster care placement, behavioral health services, and kinship support to children and families across Southern Arizona. The organization also runs community programs such as donation drives, seasonal giving events, and fundraisers, and was founded in 1978 with offices in Tucson and Sierra Vista. Its services are funded through Arizona Department of Child Safety contracts, charitable donations, and the Arizona Foster Care Tax Credit program.

Product overview

Aviva Children's Services operates as a social services organization offering a coordinated portfolio of programs and services for children in foster care and their families. The core offerings include Behavioral Health Services (individual, group, and family therapy), Emergency Resources (clothing and essential supplies), Kinship & Placement Support, and the CORE Program (Community, Outreach, Resource, and Education). Supplementary programs include seasonal donation drives (Socks and Undies 500, Back to School Drive, Holiday Toy Drive), the annual Sew-A-Thon producing Bags for Kids, and the Sibling Reunion Picnic event. Crisis support services are available 24/7 through the Crisis Line.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CORE: Community, Outreach, Resource, Education - A program designed to provide support, resources, and education to foster families to help them navigate the foster care system and support children who have experienced trauma.
• Bags for Kids / Sew-A-Thon
• Aviva Divas

Products and services

• Foster Care Services Licensed foster care placement services for children in state custody, including emergency placement, traditional foster care, and kinship (relative) care placements, delivered under contract with the Arizona Department of Child Safety across the Tucson and Sierra Vista service area.
• Behavioral Health Services Behavioral and mental health support services for children and families involved with the foster care system in Southern Arizona, provided as part of the agency's child welfare mission.
• Community Events and Donation Drives Community-facing programs including back-to-school supply drives, holiday programs, and fundraising events that collect in-kind donations and financial contributions to support foster children and families served by the agency.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 3,000 children served annually
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Easterseals Blake FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOn May 24, 2019, Aviva's Board of Directors entered into an agreement to move operations under Easterseals Blake Foundation's auspices, effective July 1, 2019. Aviva maintains its non-profit status as a wholly owned subsidiary. Easterseals Blake Foundation (founded 1950) serves children, adults, and families throughout 10 Arizona counties and is designated as a Behavioral Health Center of Excellence. EBF CEO Ema Kammeyer stated that EBF has the clinical expertise and administrative infrastructure to establish and manage comprehensive behavioral health services.
• SolNoteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAviva partnered with SolNote to bring music workshops to children in foster care, supporting emotional well-being and providing creative outlets.
• Christ Presbyterian ChurchminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHeld early toy drive for Aviva, donating 195 toys and over $2000 to support holiday gift programs for foster children.
• El Tour Bikes for Change ProgramminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDonated 100 bicycles for Aviva's holiday program in December, providing children in foster care with gifts and transportation.
• Chamberlain Group (Tucson Technical Support Center and Distribution Center)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerConducted hygiene drive on behalf of Aviva, collecting 3,389 personal care and clothing items for foster children.
• BRAKEmaxminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity auto repair partner that provided free car repairs for Maria, a kinship foster parent, so she could continue transporting her grandchildren to critical appointments. BRAKEmax founded in 1997, operates 16 retail locations in Tucson area.
• Christ Child SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides layettes for babies (diapers, clothing, blankets, toys) and later expanded to include teen bags with essential items. Partnership grew during COVID-19 pandemic to support families involved with DCS.
• The Waxing Studio and Zade's Tattoo Co.minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnered with tattoo removal specialist Ilka Beng to collect toys for Aviva's annual Holiday Giveaway at store locations in Tucson.
• O'Rielly ChevroletminorGTM or Marketing PartnerParticipated in Fun in the Sun golf event benefiting Easterseals Blake Foundation/Aviva, joining Hole-in-One contest.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Arizona's Children Association: Statewide Arizona nonprofit providing foster care, adoption, kinship support, and behavioral health services for children and families. Closest direct peer given overlapping service lines, contracting with AZ DCS, and statewide foster-care focus.
• Southwest Human Development: Arizona-based nonprofit delivering early childhood development, behavioral health, and foster-care-related family support services across the Phoenix metro. Directly comparable to Aviva's integrated foster-care support model, though operating in a different Arizona region.
• Child Crisis Arizona: Phoenix-area nonprofit providing emergency childcare, foster and adoption services, and family support—overlapping with Aviva's emergency resources and foster family support offerings.
• Florence Crittenton Services of Arizona: Arizona nonprofit serving at-risk girls, young women, and families—including those in foster care—with behavioral health and supportive services. Comparable peer in the AZ child welfare ecosystem with overlapping trauma-informed programming.

Broad incumbents

• Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health: National nonprofit operating one of the largest behavioral health service networks for children and adults in foster care, including in Arizona. Comparable in clinical scale and CARF-style quality frameworks.
• Easterseals (National): National nonprofit network providing disability, behavioral health, and child/family services; Aviva's parent organization (Easterseals Blake Foundation) is part of this network, making it the relevant broader affiliate comparable for parent-level capabilities.

Regional players

• Mercy Care: Arizona-based Medicaid health plan serving AHCCCS members including children in foster care. A contracting counterparty to Aviva rather than a direct competitor, but a relevant ecosystem participant in the AZ foster-care service market.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Tucson: Tucson-based youth development nonprofit serving similar at-risk youth populations in the same geographic market. Comparable as a community-based youth services organization competing for the same donor and volunteer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AvivaTucson
• Facebookfacebook.com/187345195516
• Instagraminstagram.com/avivatucson
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aviva-children's-services

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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