Welcome to the CARE Coalition!
In 2023, Touchstone Health Services was awarded a five-year grant through the Office of Population Affairs, Department of Health and Human Services. The grant looks to advance 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 the needs of youth 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 providers, local city councils, faith-based organizations, and others to provide a comprehensive approach to support youth in building protective factors that mitigate engagement in risk behaviors.
Our Service Areas:
The CARE Coalition
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:
We have various programs available to youth that include:
We have many programs available to caregivers that include:
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:
Recent CARE Coalition Blog Posts:
How Caregivers Can Boost Income with Flexible Side Gigs and Smart Tips
How Caregivers Can Boost Income with Flexible Side Gigs and Smart Tips Senior caregivers across Arizona often carry the same quiet load: managing appointments, medications, and family needs while financial challenges keep piling [...]
How to Know If Your Anxiety Is Affecting Your Child, and What You Can Do About It
How to Know If Your Anxiety Is Affecting Your Child, and What You Can Do About It Parental anxiety doesn’t stay contained; it radiates into the home’s emotional ecosystem. Many parents, especially those balancing [...]
From Overwhelmed to Empowered: Self-Care Strategies Every Caregiver Needs
From Overwhelmed to Empowered: Self-Care Strategies Every Caregiver Needs Stepping into the role of a caregiver—especially for the first time—can feel like learning to balance on a tightrope. You’re managing someone else’s [...]