TNF Talk

Thank you Phoenix Suns Charities!

stephanie — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 21:35:27 +0000

The New Foundation was awarded a grant from Phoenix Suns Charities in support of it’s 30-Day I.S.I. Program. Thank you!

Save the date… 2nd Annual Golf Classic

stephanie — Tue, 25 May 2010 22:09:24 +0000

Mark your calendars for The New Foundation’s 2nd Annual Golf Classic on October 8, 2010. Your support will help ensure that at-risk children and their families’ receive the help they need to build healthy new foundations of well being for life…

When
Friday, October 8, 2010

Where
Whirlwind Golf Club
5692 W. North Loop Rd., Chandler

Why
Because every child deserves the
opportunity to heal and grow

For more information or sponsorship opportunities, please e-mail Stephanie Scott at skegleyscott@thenewfoundation.org or call 480.945.3302, ext. 121. We hope to see you there!

NEW 30-Day Intensive Stabilization Intervention for Adolescents

stephanie — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 17:09:54 +0000

In 30 days, we aim to give youth the skills to stabilize their behavioral concerns by helping them develop and utilize coping skills to maintain positive behaviors and recovery in their mental health struggles.

The New Foundation’s ISI Program offers a unique intervention experience for adolescents who are struggling with mental health and behavioral issues. Applying TNF’s strengths-based guiding principles, we utilize evidence-based treatment modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI)

How will I know if my child is in need of an Intensive Stabilization Intervention?

Every child and situation is different but The New Foundation uses a strengths based model to help create success for any situation. Here are few instances where a stabilization intervention would help:

When stabilization would be helpful

Transition from a hospitalization.
Families in crisis
Self harming behaviors
Suicidal ideations
Teens transitioning from detention.

Service modalities offered:

Psychiatric services
Attendance at Marion Burton School
Group Therapy daily
Individual therapy weekly
Family Therapy weekly
Family Group weekly
Child and Family Team meetings

Once the 30 days are completed, we have different options available for youth and families who wish to continue with the treatment and recovery process.

Our clinical staff consists of licensed and professionally trained counselors, social workers and psychiatrists who specialize in providing treatment for adolescents and families struggling with:

Mood disorders

Bipolar disorders

Anxiety disorders

Depressive disorders

Substance abuse disorders

Behaviors problems

Family dynamics

Questions? Concerns? If you believe your child may benefit from any one of our programs, please contact our Admissions Office at (480) 945-3302, ext. 125.

“Birdies” Mean Bucks for TNF

stephanie — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 17:08:40 +0000

The 2010 Waste Management Phoenix Open is right around the corner and you can help The New Foundation get BONUS bucks from the tournament just by pledging one penny through the Birdies for Charity program.

The Phoenix Open and Thunderbirds Charities are giving The New Foundation the opportunity to generate funds from this fun program. The biggest incentive for The New Foundation to participate was when we reached the a minimum $500 in pledges, which means that now Thunderbirds Charities will match 10% of the total amount of pledges collected at the end of the Open. That is, if we collect $10,000 worth of pledges we will receive an additional $1,000 for The New Foundation, making each of your pledges essentially worth 110% of their value.

You don’t need to be a golfer or even a fan of the game to participate in the Birdies for Charity Program. What is important is that by participating, you’ll be helping The New Foundation continue providing the highest quality, individualized, strength-based treatment to children and families in need of our services.

Please download or complete the pledge form on line at www.birdiesforcharityarizona.com The deadline to receive pledges is February 28, 2010. Thank you!

Arizona Working Poor Tax Credit

stephanie — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 21:52:51 +0000

Support TNF and put money back into your pocket!
The Arizona Working Poor tax credit was created to encourage donations to organizations like The New Foundation, which has been supporting children and families in crisis in Arizona since 1970. By making a donation to The New Foundation, taxpayers may qualify for a dollar-for-dollar tax credit (a reduction to their final tax bill, lowering the amount owed) of up to $200 for individuals or $400 for those married filing jointly. In addition to the state tax credit, donors may also be able to take a deduction for federal tax purposes.
All donations must be postmarked by December 31, 2009, in order to qualify. For more information, consult a tax advisor or the Arizona Department of Revenue. To make your donation today, please click the Donate Now button in the upper right corner of this page or call 480-945-3302 ext. 121. Thank you!

TNF Annual Golf Classic

stephanie — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 22:00:14 +0000

Did you know that while the demand for TNF services is up; community support is at an all time low. Families are feeling the pressure of an uncertain economy and this can often lead to crisis in the home, but YOU can help! Play golf and help children and families in crisis.

Please join us for TNF’s Annual Golf Classic on December 11th for a round of golf on the prestigious greens of the Wigwam’s Gold Course. Your support will help ensure that at-risk children and families receive the services they need to build healthy new foundations for life.

Back by popular demand… Nathan’s Notes!

Nathan — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 21:33:52 +0000

Have you ever had to make cookies or bake a cake? It is a lot of fun; especially, eating the cookie dough. Let’s say one day you are making some chocolate chip cookies and you are mixing your ingredients and you notice that you are out of sugar. What do you do? Well, you can do one of two things:

You can stop and go get some sugar
You can continue to make the cookies without sugar

Yuck… cookies without sugar is pointless, right? Think about it; they would taste horrible! It is important to take the time to get what you need so that your cookies can be great. Isn’t that the same for life? If you don’t stop and get what you need, your life may not turn out as “sweet” as it could.

Tiffany’s Poem

stephanie — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 20:10:40 +0000

“You know those days when you just want to quit and the days when it all goes wrong? Well, there’s a cure for that and it’s called LOVE and you’ll always have it no matter what!”

On TARGET for the new school year.

stephanie — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 21:27:18 +0000

We would like to thank the staff of the Ahwatukee TARGET store for their generous donation of school supplies to TNF students. Specifically, we want to recognize Tammy Carpenter, Human Resource Team Member and Chris Ras, Store Manager, for their efforts in making this donation a reality. As a non-profit organization, we strive to keep expenses low and TARGET has helped us accomplish that this school year. Thank you Ahwatukee TARGET!

Arizona State Budget Crisis

Erika — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 22:15:28 +0000

Dear Friends,

As many of you know, the Arizona state budget still has not passed. The biggest issue holding up the budget from passing is the disagreement between Governor Brewer and the State Legislators on a sales tax increase. The sales tax increase is a proposed one percent for two years; so for every dollar a person spends there will be an extra penny charged. The tax money will be used to fund education and social service programs. Most of the families that we serve rely on funding from government social services, without the sales tax increase much of the funding is at risk of being cut form the budget and many of the children and families that we help will have little access to treatment and services.

Governor Brewer has been a staunch supporter of social services and is insisting on the sales tax increase. I have included three links below, one is the most recent news article describing the current budget situation, another is the link to contact the governor and the last is the link to contact your local legislator. I encourage everyone to participate in this very important issue by contacting Governor Brewer and/or your representative to share your thoughts, feelings and ideas.

http://azgovernor.gov/Contact.asp

http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/news/articles/2009/08/26/20090826sinedie0826.html

http://www.azleg.gov/