Podcasts about child crisis arizona

For nearly 50 years, Child Crisis Arizona has not only been there to support the community’s most vulnerable children experiencing abuse or neglect, but also to help strengthen families, build resiliency and prevent crisis situations. Torrie Taj leads the organization with a passion to break the cycle of child abuse and neglect, both by providing children and youth a safe environment, and creating strong and successful families. Child Crisis Arizona programs are designed to provide a continuum of support. They include: Emergency Children’s Shelters for kids ages 2 through 10. A group home providing wraparound care for teenage boys in the foster care system A refugee resettlement program. Foster care and adoption programs. Early education services Counseling Resource Distribution Center, Diaper Bank, and Kids’ Closets Safe Kids and drowning prevention programs Whispering Hope Ranch for youth, teens and adults with disabilities. Click here to learn more about Child Crisis Arizona: www.childcrisisaz.org Original air date: January 9, 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Torrie Taj, CEO of Child Crisis Arizona, shares how she provides support and leadership to a growing organization working to break the cycle of child abuse and neglect. Learn how Torrie's personal goal to “live abundantly” coincides with her professional goal to create a holistic experience for the families she impacts. “I think the personal abundance mentality can truly affect the children and the families that (we're) serving in (our) work life here at Child Crisis, and with employees, too.” The views expressed by Enterprise.ing® presenters or guests are those of the presenter or guest and not, necessarily, of Enterprise Bank & Trust or its affiliates. All content, related materials and third party website links are for informational purposes only and do not constitute an endorsement by Enterprise Bank & Trust. Enterprise Bank & Trust does not make any warranty, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, and specifically disclaims any legal liability or responsibility for accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any information presented. Enterprise Bank & Trust is not under any obligation to update or correct any materials or content provided in connection with this podcast. All statements and opinions are subject to change without notice. ©2024 Enterprise Bank & Trust. All Rights Reserved.

Valley Metro is a proud partner of the national youth outreach program Safe Place which helps teens in crisis. Listen as Brittany and Madeline learn about the program and its history from Lisa Scarber of Child Crisis Arizona. Then, our hosts sit down with Security Officer Reg Randle to talk about his experience helping teens while on the job.Learn more about Safe Place at: https://www.valleymetro.org/how-to-ride/safety/safe-place

Child abuse is a very serious subject we should all pay attention to. In Arizona, there are 46 child abuse cases per 1,000 residents. It's also important to mention the number of 6 child victims per 1,000 residents. Child abuse comes in many forms, and about 13,000 children in Arizona currently reside in foster care. The reasons why these children are in the foster care system are many. But most are connected to domestic abuse. Child Crisis Arizona provides children and youth with a safe environment free from abuse and neglect. Find out how Child Crisis Arizona protects vulnerable children and offers parenting support services to the wider Arizona area. Want to support Child Crisis Arizona? https://childcrisisaz.org/# Find the episode on Great.com: https://great.com/great-talks-with/child-crisis-arizona/

Our Culture Crush team has gotten into the groove of making great matches. We used to say that the matching was like great wine and cheese, but this time it was more like great soup and a bread bowl (get it?). Katie Wall from CutlureBiz and Louis Basile from Wildflower Bread Company was a great pairing to discuss the importance of growing company culture in a way that is intentional, consistent, and fun. Whether you are bringing a blow horn to a meeting or starting your meeting off with a facilitated game (from CultureBiz), it is important to bring a level of play into the workplace. This episode is great for all audiences to listen to. If you are in leadership trying to improve meetings and overall participation and morale of your team- you should listen in. If you are determining the various ways to improve company culture- then listen in. If you are wondering how easy it is to improve company culture, it's not- so listen in. If you are looking for another resource to help grow the culture of your team- listen in? If you are looking for another great company in Arizona to support or work for-you should listen in. Wildflower is a local Arizona fast casual restaurant chain that believes success comes down to three things — outstanding food, great service, and clean restaurants. It is easy to say, but it takes a strong commitment to executing consistently. Attention to detail, putting the customers' needs first, and a deep desire to be a great company help make the Wildflower a place where customers want to be. Louis J. Basile Jr. is the Founder & President of Wildflower and has worked in the restaurant industry since his childhood growing up in Union, NJ. His father owned a local luncheonette in East Orange, NJ, where he learned the restaurant business. At the beginning of his career, Mr. Basile served as a Construction Project Manager, renovating existing steak houses into Cisco Café Mexican Restaurants for the Chart House/Cork n' Cleaver Corporation. In 1981 Mr. Basile joined a three-store chain called Au Bon Pain (Boston, MA), an upscale quick service restaurant and bakery. Louis was a key Senior Manager who helped Au Bon Pain grow to over 250 Stores during his tenure. Mr. Basile held numerous Senior Management positions, including Vice President of Operations, Construction, Research & Development, and Domestic & International Franchising. Mr. Basile and his family moved to Arizona in 1994. Before following his dream to create his own fast casual restaurant and bakery concept, Mr. Basile held the position of President/COO of the Coffee Plantation (Tempe, AZ). Mr. Basile founded the Wildflower in Scottsdale, AZ, in 1995. The first Wildflower opened in November 1996. Today, he oversees multiple restaurant locations and a growing, fresh dough Central Production Facility as well as a wholesale bread division operating throughout Greater Phoenix and Northern Arizona. Wildflower Bread Company is part of the fastest growing segment in hospitality called Fast Casual. Wildflower prides itself on delivering the most memorable restaurant bakery experience and impacting its local communities through various charitable outreach programs. In recognition of these efforts, Wildflower was awarded the 2018 Restaurant Neighbor Award by the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation. Mr. Basile started and was Chairman of the Fast-Casual Industry Council, an affiliate of the National Restaurant Association. Louis is a National Restaurant Association Board Member. He is a past Chairman of the Arizona Restaurant Association and Arizona Restaurant Association Educational Foundation. Louis serves as a Board Director for Child Crisis Arizona. Mr. Basile served on the Advisory Board for People Report/Black Box Intelligence and PeopleMatter. Louis is a founding member of Changers of Commerce, a movement of leaders who believe there is a better way of practicing Capitalism. Louis is married to Tracy Basile, and they have three children Zachary, Jessie, and Max. Follow Wildflower on Facebook. TheCultureBiz is on a mission to help teams cultivate their unique cultures through play, with pre-packaged crates and interactive workshops that are approachable, affordable, and original. Created in October 2019 by Colorado-based entrepreneurs Katie Wall and Courtney Jacobson, TheCultureBiz inspires connection and culture building at work with play. Cultivating a cohesive, psychologically safe, and productive workplace culture means focusing first and foremost on the specific individuals on your team. Their products and services are perfect for culture building at retreats, team meetings, and conferences. Play is proven to relieve stress, improve brain function, boost creativity, provide energy and bring us closer to others. Make meetings matter with TheCultureBiz. Now…go play! Katie Wall, TheCultureBiz CEO, is a certified and accomplished facilitator with over 14 years of experience creating meaningful engagements for all participants. Her background in experiential learning and expertise in play helps teams connect, ideate, and design more efficiently and effectively, generating participant consensus, leveraging the expertise in the room, and driving toward practical application. Katie has experience working with nonprofit and for-profit teams, with expertise in culture and team development, DE&I, strategic planning, human-centered design, arts integration, trauma informed care, conflict resolution, leadership team development, and innovative design. Katie has a BFA in Theatre Performance from The University of Colorado-Boulder and is certified in facilitation and Design Thinking. She is an advocate for collaboration, inclusivity, and psychological safety in every workshop. Katie lives in Denver, CO, with her husband, her two children, and a very destructive fur baby. Follow TheCultureBiz on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.

This week we spend time with Torrie Taj, CEO of Child Crisis Arizona, which has been helping our community's most vulnerable children, youth and families for nearly five decades. In times of crisis, we are there to help. When no crisis threatens, we are there to strengthen families, build resiliency and prevent crisis situations. Child Crisis Arizona's mission is to provide children and youth in Arizona a safe environment, free from abuse and neglect, by creating strong and successful families. They do this through prevention, intervention and education programs designed to support the thousands of children and families who may be at risk. All of their work centers on their vision of safe kids…strong families. Please enjoy this listen and head to their website to find out about upcoming events and how you can support their mission at https://childcrisisaz.org/ and on Instagram at @childcrisisaz

Torrie Taj, CEO at Child Crisis Arizona, joins us to share insights about how her organization adapted to the virtual environment in the throes of the Covid pandemic. She discusses the importance of having an emergency preparedness plan and how she leveraged adaptive leadership to successfully mitigate challenges in transitioning to the virtual environment.

Wilde Wealth Wednesdays on Valley Business Radio are powered by the team at https://www.wildewealth.com/ (Wilde Wealth Management Group), an award-winning independent financial advisory firm that provides comprehensive retirement, investment, real estate, insurance, legal and tax planning services, all under one roof. On today's show, Trevor Wilde with Wilde Wealth Management Group talks about early retirement packages and what to consider when reviewing your options. https://www.linkedin.com/in/wildewealth/ (Trevor Wilde) is the co-founder and Managing Director of https://www.wildewealth.com/ (Wilde Wealth Management Group). Trevor is an Investment Advisor Representative who holds the Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF®) designation and leads one of the most dynamic and diverse wealth management firms in the nation. He's been on the Barron's list of top 1,200 advisors nationwide for over a decade, and in 2020 he earned the No. 1 overall ranking in Arizona. Trevor was also recognized in 2018 as among the Most Admired Leaders in Arizona by the Phoenix Business Journal, and has been among the Top 15 Advisors out of more than 1,200 Cetera Advisors annually since 2012. He holds both a bachelor degree in business communications and an MBA. Outside of the office, he sits on the board of directors for Junior Achievement of Arizona as well as Child Crisis Arizona. Follow https://www.wildewealth.com/ (Wilde Wealth Management Group) on https://www.linkedin.com/company/wilde-wealth-management-group-inc-/ (LinkedIn), https://www.facebook.com/WildeWealth (Facebook), https://www.instagram.com/wildewealth/ (Instagram), and https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj_kZ0trawrQ6W1JY1TNX3w (YouTube). The Valley Business Radio show, hosted by https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrianmcintyre (Dr. Adrian McIntyre), is recorded and produced in the studio of https://phx.fm/ (PHX.fm), the leading independent B2B online radio station and podcast studio in Phoenix. Securities and advisory services offered through Cetera Advisors LLC, member FINRA/SIPC, a broker/dealer and a Registered Investment Advisor. Cetera is under separate ownership from any other named entity. This broadcast is general in nature and is provided for informational use only and should not be considered as specific investment or tax advice. All information is believed to be from reliable sources; however, we make no representation as to its completeness or accuracy. Keep in mind that investing involves risk, including loss of principal. Investment decision should be based on individual's own goals, time horizon and tolerance for risk. Consult your investment and/or tax professional regarding your unique situation.

The stronger the family unit, the better. How do we keep the family unit together, and keep kids safe? This is a question that has a solution with Child Crisis Arizona. In the episode of the Be Kind Always podcast, I talk with Torrie Taj and how their organization is helping kids stay safe, and how they are keeping families strong. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Allison is a former journalist and currently is the Marketing and Communications Specialist for Child Crisis Arizona, an organization that has been focusing on building safe kids and strong families in the Valley for more than 40 years. At home Allison is a mom to three biological daughters and a foster mom to one 18 year old boy. As a foster parent Allison always hears "Bless you for doing that!" or "I could never do that." or sometimes "I've thought about it for when my kids are older." Allison wants everyone to know that while fostering is a HUGE commitment it doesn't have to be intimidating and there are so many great kids in the system who need a chance to live in a normal home. If you are interested in becoming a foster parent or want to learn more about how you can help a child in need follow the Child Crisis Arizona social media channels on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ChildCrisisAZ/ and on Instagram and Twitter @ChildCrisisAZ Please Like, Subscribe, and Comment below! #ChildCrisisArizona #ChildCrisisAZ #safekids #safefamilies #fosterparents #fosterchildren #fosterhomes #arizona #success #podcast #InspirationwithGrulerNation #inspire #gruler #inspiration #GrulerNation #GrulerNationPodcast #gnp #arizonapodcast #scottsdale #yesphx #phx The Gruler Nation Podcast is a show that focuses on conversations with interesting "Level 10" people passionate about changing the world with their work, relationships and ideas. The show is hosted by Robert Gruler, an attorney and founding partner of the R&R Law Group, a criminal defense law firm based in Scottsdale, Arizona focused on helping good people charged with crimes move forward with their lives. Interested in being on the show or have a guest recommendation? Email Robert directly at robert@rrlawaz.com or visit www.robgruler.com for more information. Support the show (https://www.ericshouse.org/donate/)

A flamboyance is a group of 6 flamingos. And our guest this week, Anna Saunders, loves flamingos, and happens to be a part of a family of 6! Anna and her husband Woody, have been fostering for about 3 years now, and have had the privilege of caring for 11 children in that time! Some things we mentioned in our discussion: Something that Anna learned the hard way, is that sometimes kids will enter foster care if their parents are suddenly incarcerated, or hospitalized, and there is no one else to watch them. These kids will be in care for a mere hours, or days. The case worker doesn't know that for certain, and do they do not communicate this with the foster family. This happened with our 2nd placement, who we had for 36 hours. His mom was in the hospital for a moment. And Anna's first placement was 48 hours, and completely devastating because she thought she was going to adopt them, and she never had a chance to say good bye. The age that you must be to legally become a foster parent is 21 The Saunders are licensed through Child Crisis Arizona, a great organization in the Valley! If you are in the East Valley, and have been looking for a Foster Support Group, you can contact Anna about the one she runs at Sun Valley Community Church. The (Good) Word of the Day Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Galatians 6:9 Taken from a devotional called "Triggers: Exchanging Parents' Angry Reactions for Gentle Biblical Responses" , and this one came from the day on exhaustion. Take care of yourselves mamas (and papas!) And Happy Mother's Day to all you Moms out there! We wanted to give a special shout out to our sweet friends who are celebrating their very first Mother's Days - Briana Lewis, Kathryn Robinson, and Nati Estrada! You women are phenomenal moms and have such beautiful hearts for serving kids in foster care! If you want to connect on Social Media: Jihae Watson on Facebook Chris Watson on Facebook Fostering Voices on Instagram Jihae Watson on Instagram AND we would LOVE it if you would leave us a review on iTunes! This helps others to find our podcast so we can share these voices from the foster care and adoption community with more people!

Episode 25 features an interview with Rilie Norton who is truly one of the sweetest and most gentle humans I have ever met! She is a bio mom to Ivy (9) and McCoy (3) and foster mom to two sweet kiddos (5 and 1). Rilie brings new elements to the podcast as she talks about her experience with ICWA (Indian Child Welfare Act) kids, which is a first for us! Rilie shares that something she wishes she was prepared for was the massive schedule adjustment, especially in the first few weeks. Doctor appointments, case worker visits, and so much more!  Enjoy this episode! In this episode, we mention: -Stewardship  where Rilie's husband works, and where we do all of our mortgage, insurance, and financial stuff. They are a company that truly loves the people that they serve, and are interested in saving You money! -Child Crisis Arizona where Rilie is licensed as a Foster Parent. Click here to find out more! -Ivy's Bookmarks! You can find her Instagram here. Or you can order one or some at ivysdreambookmarks@gmail.com! -Rilie's Photography! It's the best! You can follow her on Instagram here. AND check out her new Showit website here! It's amazing! And she built it in just a few days!!!!!   The (Good) Word of the Day: 3 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, 4 not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others. 5 In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus: 6 Who, being in very nature[a] God,     did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage; 7 rather, he made himself nothing     by taking the very nature[b] of a servant,     being made in human likeness. 8 And being found in appearance as a man,     he humbled himself     by becoming obedient to death—         even death on a cross! 14 Do everything without grumbling or arguing,  -Philippians 2: 3-8, 14 What a great reminder for why we foster, and do what we do! And the attitude with which we should do these things. Thank you for your time Rilie, and for sharing your voice with us! Have a great week everyone! If you would like to connect with me on Social Media, you can find me: Jihae Watson on Facebook Fostering Voices on Instagram Jihae Watson on Instagram and PLEASE leave a review for us on iTunes so we can share these amazing stories with more people!

Radio personality of KTAR Mac and Gaydos Show, Mac Watson, discusses his decision to adopt two children, a decision that transformed his life. “When you think you can't, you can”. That comment by someone at Child Crisis Arizona changed his perception on having a family. After partnering with Child Crisis Arizona in Phoenix, Mac explains how his previous view on having children of his own shifted. According to Mac, he had all the excuses why not to have children, but it was his wife who said, “why not”. He discusses the difficulties he and his wife had with having children. Mac explains how their decision to adopt came from realizing just how much the 18,000 foster children here in Arizona were in need, and for him, it was simply the right thing to do. Mac and his wife were foster parents for a year before they received a call giving them just two hours to be placement for two siblings, a brother and a sister, looking for ‘Forever Parents'. He goes on to explain that this process typically takes years to complete, but in their case it only took three months. Mac remembers saying and thinking, “this is eerie…this is just too odd… From the beginning, it did not happen the way it was supposed to happen, but it was as though some pre-ordained or divined providence was at work that these kids were going to be our kids.” In that three months, Mac and his wife made their decision to adopt. Mac Watson cannot express enough how grateful he is that he was given this opportunity to not only change his children's lives, but also his own. With his wife's help, Mac discovered how much more he could be. He goes on to say, “I am a full person now.” Mac always felt that something was missing in his life, and now that he has a family of his own, he feels whole. He is humbled knowing he can affect ‘sister' and ‘brother's' life in this very same way. Having children has made Mac happy. Before adopting he had the job, had the career, had the station, had a beautiful wife, but now he says, “I have won the lottery.” Mac can now say, “I'm a Dad”. The post How adoption worked for me with Mac Watson KTAR appeared first on Inspired Media 360 TV - Inform | Inspire | Engage.