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Welcome to the CARE Coalition!

In 2023, Touchstone Health Services was awarded a $1.5 million five-year grant through the Office of Population Affairs, Department of Health and Human Services. The grant looks to advance equity in adolescent health through the replication of evidence-based programs (EBPs) and services in seventeen zip codes that incorporate the cities of Avondale, Tolleson, Goodyear, Litchfield Park, and parts of Glendale, Buckeye, and Phoenix.  Touchstone will partner with community agencies and organizations to provide a comprehensive approach to addressing youth’s needs within the community. The goal will be to collaboratively work with youth, caregivers, schools, community organizations, foster care systems, youth-serving agencies, after-school care, local city councils, faith-based, and others to provide a comprehensive approach to support youth in building protective factors to mitigate engagement in risk behaviors.

Available Services and Service Areas:

  • Evidence Based Youth Programs
  • Youth Leadership Council
  • Evidence Based Caregiver Programs
  • CARE Coalition
  • Professional Development Training
  • Adolescent Conference
  • Health Fair Vendor

The Community Alliance for Resources and Education (CARE) Coalition unites, informs, and empowers the community to positively impact youth through collaborative planning and action. We aim to create a more resilient community through optimal adolescent health. Watch this short video to learn more about our impact on the local community.

Mission:

The mission of the CARE Coalition is to unite, inform, and empower the community to make a positive impact on youth through collaborative planning and action.

Vision: 

We can create and foster a trauma-informed community, build resiliency, and help create safe and supportive environments for youth.

CARE Programs:

CARE’s Soothing Place:

This CARE Soothing Place is meant to give positive support for you and your child’s mental health. Below are different ways to experience mental freedom through Mindfulness, Coping Skills, and Wellness. The links are divided into categories. Feel free to relax and enjoy your time.

Upcoming Events and Workshops:

Fall 2024 Positive Parenting Workshop

September 26 @ 6:00 pm - October 31 @ 7:30 pm

Active Parenting of Teens Workshop

October 8 @ 5:00 pm - November 12 @ 6:30 pm

Social Media and Youth

November 8 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Youth Mental Health First Aid – December 4

December 6 @ 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Recent CARE Coalition Blog Posts:

Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

September 28th, 2024|0 Comments

Childhood Cancer Awareness Month Greeting readers!  This month is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and as the month ends, we want to share how you can recognize the awareness month [...]

Menstrual Hygiene Day

May 24th, 2024|Comments Off on Menstrual Hygiene Day

Menstrual Hygiene Day Greeting readers!  Menstrual Hygiene Day (MH Day) is on May 28th, and 2024 marks the tenth year of its observation! Initiated by the German non-profit WASH [...]