2026-02-16T11:27:33-05:00 2025-09-30 208019714 JDS PROFESSIONAL GROUP 10303 E DRY CREEK RD STE 400 ENGLEWOOD CO 80112 990 2024-10-01 860430037 CHRISTIAN FAMILY CARE AGENCY INC CHRI 6022341935 2346 NORTH CENTRAL AVENUE PHOENIX AZ 85004 MARK UPTON PRESIDENT & CEO 6022341935 2026-02-11 true false LORI B BAUER CPA P01260252 3037710123 2026-02-13 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z MARK UPTON 2346 N CENTRAL AVE PHOENIX AZ 85004 11333350 false X CFCARE.ORG X 1982 AZ THE MISSION OF CHRISTIAN FAMILY CARE IS TO STRENGTHEN FAMILIES AND SERVE AT-RISK CHILDREN IN THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST. THE OUTCOME OF OUR WORK RESULTS IN BUILDING FLOURISHING FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES FOCUSING ON THREE PILLARS: PRESERVE, PREPARE, RESTORE. 10 10 161 74 0 5936849 5492393 4302380 4290022 680004 389496 7928 4462 10927161 10176373 0 0 6669420 6992422 0 886606 3755592 3444565 10425012 10436987 502149 -260614 15948663 15224303 4309937 3751278 11638726 11473025 X THE MISSION OF CHRISTIAN FAMILY CARE IS TO STRENGTHEN FAMILIES AND SERVE AT-RISK CHILDREN IN THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST. THE OUTCOME OF OUR WORK RESULTS IN BUILDING FLOURISHING FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES FOCUSING ON THREE PILLARS: PRESERVE, PREPARE, RESTORE. false false 2627906 954477 FOSTER CARE - CHILDREN ARE PLACED IN FOSTER CARE DUE TO ABUSE OR NEGLECT. CURRENTLY, THERE ARE APPROX 7,300 CHILDREN IN OUT-OF-HOME CARE IN ARIZONA. THE PURPOSE OF CHRISTIAN FAMILY CARE'S FOSTER CARE MINISTRY IS TO PROVIDE SAFE, CHRIST-CENTERED HOMES TO AT-RISK CHILDREN AND HELP RESTORE THE CHILDREN'S BIOLOGICAL FAMILIES- BY COLLABORATING WITH THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SAFETY AND CFC'S OTHER PROGRAMS. FOSTER FAMILIES LICENSED THROUGH CHRISTIAN FAMILY CARE HAVE OPENED THEIR HEARTS AND HOMES TO THESE CHILDREN TO HELP THEM HEAL FROM ABUSE OR NEGLECT. THEY'RE ALSO LIVING OUT THEIR FAITH AND ENCOURAGED TO SHARE GOD'S REDEEMING LOVE IN WORD AND DEED WITH THOSE CHILDREN. OUR LICENSED FOSTER FAMILIES HAVE ACCESS TO CHRIST-CENTERED SUPPORT SERVICES THAT HELP EQUIP AND EDUCATE THEM TO CARE FOR CHILDREN WITH UNIQUE NEEDS. CHRISTIAN FAMILY CARE IS THERE TO ENCOURAGE THEM, PRAY WITH THEM, AND RESPOND TO UNEXPECTED CHALLENGES OR EMERGENCIES. BY PROVIDING PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES AT NO COST, WE ARE GIVING EVERY FAMILY AND CHILD THE TOOLS THEY NEED TO SUCCEED. 1733209 201543 ADOPTION/PREGNANCY - FOR NEARLY 43 YEARS, CHRISTIAN FAMILY CARE HAS HELPED GUIDE FAMILIES THROUGH THE CERTIFICATION PROCESS OF ADOPTING A CHILD. AT CHRISTIAN FAMILY CARE, WE BELIEVE ADOPTION IS THE MOST MEANINGFUL GIFT AN ADULT CAN GIVE A TRAUMATIZED OR VULNERABLE CHILD. FROM THE FIRST STEPS IN EXPLORING ADOPTION TO BIG STEPS IN WELCOMING HOME A CHILD; WE ARE THERE EVERY STEP OF THE WAY. EVEN AFTER AN ADOPTION IS FINALIZED, WE OFFER PARENTING COURSES AND EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS TO SUPPORT AND EDUCATE PARENTS ON HOW TO CARE FOR CHILDREN WHO MAY COME WITH A TRAUMATIZED PAST. CHRISTIAN FAMILY CARE IS HERE TO ADVISE, GUIDE, ENCOURAGE, AND PRAY WITH OUR ADOPTIVE FAMILIES. IN ADDITION, CHRISTIAN FAMILY CARE'S PREGNANCY COACHES OFFER SUPPORT THROUGH DECISION-MAKING AND POST-ADOPTION SUPPORT. EXPECTANT FAMILIES WHO CHOOSE TO PLACE THEIR BABY IN AN ADOPTIVE FAMILY CAN REVIEW PROFILES OF OUR HOPEFUL ADOPTIVE FAMILIES ALL CERTIFIED BY THE STATE OF ARIZONA. AT CHRISTIAN FAMILY CARE, WE'VE WITNESSED THE BLESSINGS OF OPEN ADOPTION. THEREFORE, WE WORK WITH FAMILIES WHO ARE WILLING TO BUILD AND MAINTAIN ONGOING CONNECTIONS WITH BIRTH FAMILIES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THEIR CHILD. 1513109 790552 COUNSELING - CHRISTIAN FAMILY CARE, OFFERS A WIDE RANGE OF COUNSELING SERVICES THROUGH OUR MINISTRY, ARIZONA FAMILY COUNSELING. OUR TEAM OF EXPERTS INCLUDES A PSYCHOLOGIST, AND SEVERAL ADULT, CHILD AND FAMILY THERAPISTS. OUR THERAPISTS CAN PROVIDE SERVICES TO ANYONE; HOWEVER,OUR EXPERTISE IS IN HELPING FAMILIES WITH FAMILY AND MARITAL CHALLENGES, ASSESSMENT,BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT,EMOTIONAL HEALING, AND PARENTING STRATEGIES FOR CHILDREN WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED TRAUMA. MANY INDIVIDUALS WE SERVE DEAL WITH SPECIFIC ISSUES OF LOSS, ATTACHMENT TRAUMA, AND ABUSE/NEGLECT. OFTEN INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED THESE ISSUES EXHIBIT DIFFERENCES IN THE BRAIN, WHICH MAY APPEAR AS INAPPROPRIATE COPING BEHAVIORS AND DELAYED EMOTIONAL AND SOCIAL GROWTH. CHRISTIAN FAMILY CARE'S COUNSELING TEAM USES THERAPY TECHNIQUES SPECIALLY CHOSEN TO HELP THESE INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR FAMILIES. 2415249 2343450 STRONG FAMILIES FOR CHILDREN - OFFERS A SECURE AND TEMPORARY HOME TO CHILDREN, MINIMIZING THE RISK FOR ABUSE OR NEGLECT AND GIVING THE PARENTS THE TIME AND TOOLS THEY NEED TO HELP THEIR FAMILIES THRIVE. THE GOAL IS TO PROVIDE A SAFE ALTERNATIVE TO CHILD WELFARE CUSTODY, PREVENT CHILD ABUSE, AND SUPPORT AND STABILIZE PARENTS THAT ARE SOCIALLY ISOLATED WHILE GIVING THEM A CIRCLE OF SUPPORT THAT HAS A LIFELONG IMPACT. . TRAINING - CHRISTIAN FAMILY CARE PROVIDES TRAUMA-INFORMED CLASSES, COUNSELING, AND COACHING NEEDED TO STRENGTHEN AND STABILIZE FOSTER, ADOPTIVE, AND COMMUNITY FAMILIES AT LITTLE TO NO COST. CHRISTIAN FAMILY CARE OFFERS A WIDE RANGE OF COURSES THROUGH OUR FAMILY CARE LEARNING MINISTRY. THESE COURSES AIM TO STRENGTHEN FAMILIES AND EQUIP PARENTS AND GUARDIANS TO INTERACT AUTHENTICALLY AND EFFECTIVELY WITH AT-RISK CHILDREN. . MENTORING - CHRISTIAN FAMILY CARE'S MENTORING PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE YOUTH IN THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM AS WELL AS AT-RISK YOUTH IN THE COMMUNITY WITH A MENTOR WHO WILL HAVE A CONSISTENT PRESENCE IN THEIR LIFE. A MENTOR'S SUPPORT AND DEDICATION TO BUILDING A LASTING RELATIONSHIP IS ENCOURAGING TO A YOUTH OR YOUNG ADULT IN WHATEVER SEASON OF LIFE THEY ARE IN. WE CAREFULLY MATCH OUR MENTORS WITH YOUNG TEEN AND PRE-TEEN FOSTER CHILDREN. MEETINGS ARE ONE-ON-ONE AND FACE-TO-FACE EACH MONTH. WE HOPE THAT A DEEP, LONG-TERM FRIENDSHIP WOULD DEVELOP BETWEEN THESE PAIRS AND THAT EACH YOUTH WOULD BE ENCOURAGED BY THE ADULT'S COMMITMENT TO THE MEETINGS AND THEIR RELATIONSHIP. . FAMILY CARE KIDS - CHRISTIAN FAMILY CARE'S EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CENTER, FAMILY CARE KIDS, PROVIDES EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN FROM SIX WEEKS TO PRE- KINDERGARDEN. THE BIBLE IS THE FOUNDATION FOR OUR SCHOOL AND DRIVES OUR COMPASSIONATE CARE TO ALL PEOPLES IN THE COMMUNITY. OUR STAFF ALL PROFESS A FAITH IN GOD. FAMILY CARE KIDS WELCOMES EVERY CHILD AND FAMILY FROM EVERY BACKGROUND. THE GOAL AT FAMILY CARE KIDS IS TO ENSURE CHILDREN AT OUR SCHOOL SUCCEED, LEARN, AND GROW IN A COMFORTING CHRISTIAN ENVIRONMENT. FAMILY CARE KIDS PROVIDES PARENTS AND KIDS ACCESS TO ALL THE RESOURCES OF CHRISTIAN FAMILY CARE. . FAMILY COACHING - CAREGIVING AND PARENTING ARE TWO OF THE MOST REWARDING AND CHALLENGING EXPERIENCES. WHEN CAREGIVERS OR FAMILIES EXPERIENCE CHALLENGING SITUATIONS, OUR COACHES PROVIDE EXPERT GUIDANCE. OUR EXPERIENCED TEAM DRAWS ON THEIR FOUNDATIONAL UNDERSTANDING OF ATTACHMENT, CHILD DEVELOPMENT, FAMILY SYSTEMS THEORY, BIRTH ORDER THEORY, TRAUMA- INFORMED CARE, BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION, AND FOUNDATIONAL BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES. OUR COACHES HAVE EXPERIENCE APPLYING CLINICAL UNDERSTANDING TO HELP FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN OF ALL AGES AND BACKGROUNDS. THEY HAVE SIGNIFICANT EXPERTISE IN SUPPORTING FAMILIES THAT ARE CURRENTLY IN THE PROCESS OF PROVIDING FOSTER CARE OR PURSUING ADOPTION, WHICH MAKES THEM ESPECIALLY WELL EQUIPPED TO GUIDE CAREGIVERS AND FAMILIES IN ALMOST ANY SITUATION. . YOUNG ADULT SERVICES - YOUNG ADULT SERVICES, AKA, EXTENDED FOSTER CARE (EFC) SERVES YOUNG PEOPLE AGES 17.5 - 21 YEARS OF AGE WHO ARE/WERE IN THE ARIZONA FOSTER CARE SYSTEM. THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUNG PEOPLE WHO WERE/ARE DEPENDENTS ON THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SAFETY (DCS) AT AGE 18 TO VOLUNTARILY AGREE TO CONTINUE RECEIVING FOSTER CARE SERVICES. THE SERVICES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO LIVING ARRANGEMENT SUPPORT, A FINANCIAL STIPEND, EDUCATIONAL AND VOCATIONAL ASSISTANCE. WHILE RECEIVING THE SERVICES, THE YOUNG ADULT IS WORKING ON THEIR GOALS TOWARDS A SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION TO ADULTHOOD. THIS PROGRAM INCLUDES ALL SUPPORTIVE SERVICES AS THEY WORK ALONGSIDE THE YOUNG ADULTS, HELPING THEM AS THEY GAIN COMPETENCIES IN THEIR TRANSITION TO ADULTHOOD. . THRIFT STORE - OFFERS LOW-COST ITEMS TO CLIENTS OF CHRISTIAN FAMILY CARE AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. SHOPPING AT CHRISTIAN FAMILY CARE THRIFT STORE HELPS FURTHER OUR MISSION TO STRENGTHEN FAMILIES AND SERVE AT RISK CHILDREN IN THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST. 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THE TERM "MINIMUM INVESTMENT RETURN" REFERS TO A CALCULATION UNDER SECTION 4942 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, WHICH IS ESSENTIALLY 5% OF THE ASSETS OF THE CHARITABLE TRUST. SCHEDULE D, PAGE 3, PART X MANAGEMENT BELIEVES THAT THE CFC HAS APPROPRIATE SUPPORT FOR ANY TAX POSITIONS TAKEN AFFECTING ITS ANNUAL FILING REQUIREMENTS, AND AS SUCH, DOES NOT HAVE ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT ARE MATERIAL TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. CFC WOULD RECOGNIZE FUTURE ACCRUED INTEREST AND PENALTIES RELATED TO UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS IN INCOME TAX EXPENSE IF SUCH INTEREST AND PENALTIES ARE INCURRED. SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XI, LINE 2D CHANGE IN BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN CHARITABLE TRUST 69,202 X X false false false false false false false false false MARK UPTON PRESIDENT & CEO 232918 6988 2720 242626 TIMOTHY KRUSMARK VP OF FINANCE 127243 4150 18956 150349 FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION THE MISSION OF CHRISTIAN FAMILY CARE IS TO STRENGTHEN FAMILIES AND SERVE AT-RISK CHILDREN IN THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST. THE OUTCOME OF OUR WORK RESULTS IN BUILDING FLOURISHING FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES FOCUSING ON THREE PILLARS: PRESERVE, PREPARE, RESTORE. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A FOSTER CARE - CHILDREN ARE PLACED IN FOSTER CARE DUE TO ABUSE OR NEGLECT. CURRENTLY, THERE ARE APPROX 7,300 CHILDREN IN OUT-OF-HOME CARE IN ARIZONA. THE PURPOSE OF CHRISTIAN FAMILY CARE'S FOSTER CARE MINISTRY IS TO PROVIDE SAFE, CHRIST-CENTERED HOMES TO AT-RISK CHILDREN AND HELP RESTORE THE CHILDREN'S BIOLOGICAL FAMILIES- BY COLLABORATING WITH THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SAFETY AND CFC'S OTHER PROGRAMS. FOSTER FAMILIES LICENSED THROUGH CHRISTIAN FAMILY CARE HAVE OPENED THEIR HEARTS AND HOMES TO THESE CHILDREN TO HELP THEM HEAL FROM ABUSE OR NEGLECT. THEY'RE ALSO LIVING OUT THEIR FAITH AND ENCOURAGED TO SHARE GOD'S REDEEMING LOVE IN WORD AND DEED WITH THOSE CHILDREN. OUR LICENSED FOSTER FAMILIES HAVE ACCESS TO CHRIST-CENTERED SUPPORT SERVICES THAT HELP EQUIP AND EDUCATE THEM TO CARE FOR CHILDREN WITH UNIQUE NEEDS. CHRISTIAN FAMILY CARE IS THERE TO ENCOURAGE THEM, PRAY WITH THEM, AND RESPOND TO UNEXPECTED CHALLENGES OR EMERGENCIES. BY PROVIDING PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES AT NO COST, WE ARE GIVING EVERY FAMILY AND CHILD THE TOOLS THEY NEED TO SUCCEED. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B ADOPTION/PREGNANCY - FOR NEARLY 43 YEARS, CHRISTIAN FAMILY CARE HAS HELPED GUIDE FAMILIES THROUGH THE CERTIFICATION PROCESS OF ADOPTING A CHILD. AT CHRISTIAN FAMILY CARE, WE BELIEVE ADOPTION IS THE MOST MEANINGFUL GIFT AN ADULT CAN GIVE A TRAUMATIZED OR VULNERABLE CHILD. FROM THE FIRST STEPS IN EXPLORING ADOPTION TO BIG STEPS IN WELCOMING HOME A CHILD; WE ARE THERE EVERY STEP OF THE WAY. EVEN AFTER AN ADOPTION IS FINALIZED, WE OFFER PARENTING COURSES AND EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS TO SUPPORT AND EDUCATE PARENTS ON HOW TO CARE FOR CHILDREN WHO MAY COME WITH A TRAUMATIZED PAST. CHRISTIAN FAMILY CARE IS HERE TO ADVISE, GUIDE, ENCOURAGE, AND PRAY WITH OUR ADOPTIVE FAMILIES. IN ADDITION, CHRISTIAN FAMILY CARE'S PREGNANCY COACHES OFFER SUPPORT THROUGH DECISION-MAKING AND POST-ADOPTION SUPPORT. EXPECTANT FAMILIES WHO CHOOSE TO PLACE THEIR BABY IN AN ADOPTIVE FAMILY CAN REVIEW PROFILES OF OUR HOPEFUL ADOPTIVE FAMILIES ALL CERTIFIED BY THE STATE OF ARIZONA. AT CHRISTIAN FAMILY CARE, WE'VE WITNESSED THE BLESSINGS OF OPEN ADOPTION. THEREFORE, WE WORK WITH FAMILIES WHO ARE WILLING TO BUILD AND MAINTAIN ONGOING CONNECTIONS WITH BIRTH FAMILIES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THEIR CHILD. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4C COUNSELING - CHRISTIAN FAMILY CARE, OFFERS A WIDE RANGE OF COUNSELING SERVICES THROUGH OUR MINISTRY, ARIZONA FAMILY COUNSELING. OUR TEAM OF EXPERTS INCLUDES A PSYCHOLOGIST, AND SEVERAL ADULT, CHILD AND FAMILY THERAPISTS. OUR THERAPISTS CAN PROVIDE SERVICES TO ANYONE; HOWEVER,OUR EXPERTISE IS IN HELPING FAMILIES WITH FAMILY AND MARITAL CHALLENGES, ASSESSMENT,BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT,EMOTIONAL HEALING, AND PARENTING STRATEGIES FOR CHILDREN WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED TRAUMA. MANY INDIVIDUALS WE SERVE DEAL WITH SPECIFIC ISSUES OF LOSS, ATTACHMENT TRAUMA, AND ABUSE/NEGLECT. OFTEN INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED THESE ISSUES EXHIBIT DIFFERENCES IN THE BRAIN, WHICH MAY APPEAR AS INAPPROPRIATE COPING BEHAVIORS AND DELAYED EMOTIONAL AND SOCIAL GROWTH. CHRISTIAN FAMILY CARE'S COUNSELING TEAM USES THERAPY TECHNIQUES SPECIALLY CHOSEN TO HELP THESE INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR FAMILIES. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D STRONG FAMILIES FOR CHILDREN - OFFERS A SECURE AND TEMPORARY HOME TO CHILDREN, MINIMIZING THE RISK FOR ABUSE OR NEGLECT AND GIVING THE PARENTS THE TIME AND TOOLS THEY NEED TO HELP THEIR FAMILIES THRIVE. THE GOAL IS TO PROVIDE A SAFE ALTERNATIVE TO CHILD WELFARE CUSTODY, PREVENT CHILD ABUSE, AND SUPPORT AND STABILIZE PARENTS THAT ARE SOCIALLY ISOLATED WHILE GIVING THEM A CIRCLE OF SUPPORT THAT HAS A LIFELONG IMPACT. . TRAINING - CHRISTIAN FAMILY CARE PROVIDES TRAUMA-INFORMED CLASSES, COUNSELING, AND COACHING NEEDED TO STRENGTHEN AND STABILIZE FOSTER, ADOPTIVE, AND COMMUNITY FAMILIES AT LITTLE TO NO COST. CHRISTIAN FAMILY CARE OFFERS A WIDE RANGE OF COURSES THROUGH OUR FAMILY CARE LEARNING MINISTRY. THESE COURSES AIM TO STRENGTHEN FAMILIES AND EQUIP PARENTS AND GUARDIANS TO INTERACT AUTHENTICALLY AND EFFECTIVELY WITH AT-RISK CHILDREN. . MENTORING - CHRISTIAN FAMILY CARE'S MENTORING PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE YOUTH IN THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM AS WELL AS AT-RISK YOUTH IN THE COMMUNITY WITH A MENTOR WHO WILL HAVE A CONSISTENT PRESENCE IN THEIR LIFE. A MENTOR'S SUPPORT AND DEDICATION TO BUILDING A LASTING RELATIONSHIP IS ENCOURAGING TO A YOUTH OR YOUNG ADULT IN WHATEVER SEASON OF LIFE THEY ARE IN. WE CAREFULLY MATCH OUR MENTORS WITH YOUNG TEEN AND PRE-TEEN FOSTER CHILDREN. MEETINGS ARE ONE-ON-ONE AND FACE-TO-FACE EACH MONTH. WE HOPE THAT A DEEP, LONG-TERM FRIENDSHIP WOULD DEVELOP BETWEEN THESE PAIRS AND THAT EACH YOUTH WOULD BE ENCOURAGED BY THE ADULT'S COMMITMENT TO THE MEETINGS AND THEIR RELATIONSHIP. . FAMILY CARE KIDS - CHRISTIAN FAMILY CARE'S EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CENTER, FAMILY CARE KIDS, PROVIDES EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN FROM SIX WEEKS TO PRE- KINDERGARDEN. THE BIBLE IS THE FOUNDATION FOR OUR SCHOOL AND DRIVES OUR COMPASSIONATE CARE TO ALL PEOPLES IN THE COMMUNITY. OUR STAFF ALL PROFESS A FAITH IN GOD. FAMILY CARE KIDS WELCOMES EVERY CHILD AND FAMILY FROM EVERY BACKGROUND. THE GOAL AT FAMILY CARE KIDS IS TO ENSURE CHILDREN AT OUR SCHOOL SUCCEED, LEARN, AND GROW IN A COMFORTING CHRISTIAN ENVIRONMENT. FAMILY CARE KIDS PROVIDES PARENTS AND KIDS ACCESS TO ALL THE RESOURCES OF CHRISTIAN FAMILY CARE. . FAMILY COACHING - CAREGIVING AND PARENTING ARE TWO OF THE MOST REWARDING AND CHALLENGING EXPERIENCES. WHEN CAREGIVERS OR FAMILIES EXPERIENCE CHALLENGING SITUATIONS, OUR COACHES PROVIDE EXPERT GUIDANCE. OUR EXPERIENCED TEAM DRAWS ON THEIR FOUNDATIONAL UNDERSTANDING OF ATTACHMENT, CHILD DEVELOPMENT, FAMILY SYSTEMS THEORY, BIRTH ORDER THEORY, TRAUMA- INFORMED CARE, BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION, AND FOUNDATIONAL BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES. OUR COACHES HAVE EXPERIENCE APPLYING CLINICAL UNDERSTANDING TO HELP FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN OF ALL AGES AND BACKGROUNDS. THEY HAVE SIGNIFICANT EXPERTISE IN SUPPORTING FAMILIES THAT ARE CURRENTLY IN THE PROCESS OF PROVIDING FOSTER CARE OR PURSUING ADOPTION, WHICH MAKES THEM ESPECIALLY WELL EQUIPPED TO GUIDE CAREGIVERS AND FAMILIES IN ALMOST ANY SITUATION. . YOUNG ADULT SERVICES - YOUNG ADULT SERVICES, AKA, EXTENDED FOSTER CARE (EFC) SERVES YOUNG PEOPLE AGES 17.5 - 21 YEARS OF AGE WHO ARE/WERE IN THE ARIZONA FOSTER CARE SYSTEM. THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUNG PEOPLE WHO WERE/ARE DEPENDENTS ON THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SAFETY (DCS) AT AGE 18 TO VOLUNTARILY AGREE TO CONTINUE RECEIVING FOSTER CARE SERVICES. THE SERVICES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO LIVING ARRANGEMENT SUPPORT, A FINANCIAL STIPEND, EDUCATIONAL AND VOCATIONAL ASSISTANCE. WHILE RECEIVING THE SERVICES, THE YOUNG ADULT IS WORKING ON THEIR GOALS TOWARDS A SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION TO ADULTHOOD. THIS PROGRAM INCLUDES ALL SUPPORTIVE SERVICES AS THEY WORK ALONGSIDE THE YOUNG ADULTS, HELPING THEM AS THEY GAIN COMPETENCIES IN THEIR TRANSITION TO ADULTHOOD. . THRIFT STORE - OFFERS LOW-COST ITEMS TO CLIENTS OF CHRISTIAN FAMILY CARE AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. SHOPPING AT CHRISTIAN FAMILY CARE THRIFT STORE HELPS FURTHER OUR MISSION TO STRENGTHEN FAMILIES AND SERVE AT RISK CHILDREN IN THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST. ALL EXCESS UNSOLD MERCHANDISE IS DONATED TO OTHER CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B THE PRESIDENT IS RESPONSIBLE TO REVIEW AND APPROVE FORM 990 AS COMPLETED BY THE INDEPENDENT AUDITOR SELECTED BY THE AUDIT, COMPLIANCE, AND FINANCE COMMITTEE. A COPY OF THE FORM IS TO BE PROVIDED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND AUDIT, COMPLIANCE, AND FINANCE COMMITTEE. AFTER COMPLETION OF THE AUDITOR'S DRAFT FORM 990, CFC'S FINANCE TEAM COMPLETES A THOROUGH REVIEW OF FORM 990 COMPARING IT TO THE ANNUAL CORPORATE AUDIT AND INTERNAL FINANCIAL REPORTS. FOLLOWING THE FINANCE TEAM REVIEW, THE VP OF FINANCE SUBMITS A COPY OF THE FORM 990 TO THE PRESIDENT/CEO AND CHAIRMAN OF THE AUDIT, COMPLIANCE, AND FINANCE COMMITTEE TO REVIEW FOR MATERIAL EDITS AND COMPLIANCE. CHANGES AND CORRECTIONS ARE ADDRESSED AT EACH STEP. FOLLOWING THE ABOVE, THE PRESIDENT SIGNS AND INSTRUCTS THE FORM 990 TO BE FILED WITH THE IRS AND SENT TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND FORMALLY ACCEPTED AT THE NEXT SCHEDULED BOARD MEETING. UPON FILING WITH THE IRS, CFC'S FORM 990 IS AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION AND DISTRIBUTION TO STATE GOVERNING BODIES, FOUNDATIONS, AND OTHER REQUESTING ENTITIES. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, AND KEY EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ANNUALLY ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS EVALUATES THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S PERFORMANCE AND COMPENSATION EACH YEAR. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, POLICIES AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART X LIQUIDITY CHRISTIAN FAMILY CARE AGENCY HAS A TARGETED MINIMUM OPERATING RESERVE EQUAL TO THREE TO SIX MONTHS OF AVERAGE RECURRING OPERATING COSTS. AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2025, CHRISTIAN FAMILY CARE AGENCY HAS APPROXIMATELY 4.5 MILLION OF FINANCIAL ASSETS AVAILABLE TO MEET CASH NEEDS FOR GENERAL EXPENDITURES WITHIN ONE YEAR. FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 CHANGE IN BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN CHARITABLE TRUST 69,202