Cheyenne's Story
"My name is Cheyenne. I'm 16 years old. 

Before I came to Florence Crittenton, I was confused, sad and unable to process my past trauma. I also wasn't able to accept what happened to me or grieve. 

I didn't think I had issues and it was everyone else around me. 

It wasn't until the staff at Florence Crittenton helped me realize the resources available for us. They help not only me but the other girls on campus and show us we can do it ourselves too. 

Now, I am able to make better decisions and respect others. I am learning how to take responsibility of my own actions and actively participate in making myself better. I am also learning how to be more positive toward my peers." 

*Told in her own words. Not the actual photo of client, and the client's name has been changed for confidentiality purposes.
Thank You
Florence Crittenton would like to thank our generous supporters from our Crittenton Society for the month of April: 
  • Amy Flood and Larry West
Crittenton Society is comprised of dedicated members who are committed to furthering the agency's mission and enhancing vital services. Click here to learn more about how you can become a Crittenton Society member today. 

A special thank you to our gracious supporters for the month of April:
  • Arizona Community Foundation - Summer Youth Fund
  • Dillard's
  • Eileen Fischer
  • McCormick Ranch Women's Association
Foster Care Awareness Month
In Arizona, there are more than 17,500 children in foster care*. Arizonans for Children, Inc. (December 2016) reports the following statistics:
  • Arizona leads the nation in the number of children per capita in group or shelter care
  • One child in Arizona is abused every 2 hours with child neglect the most prevalent form of child maltreatment
  • There are nearly 600 children per month removed from their homes and that number is increasing by up to an additional 100 per month
  • There are on average 1,300 children waiting in emergency shelters for a family for more than three weeks
 How You Can Make A Difference:

Mentor - our girls are in need of positive role models in the community to provide them with the support of having someone to talk to and learn from. If interested, email here. 

Volunteer - There are many different ways you can volunteer with our girls and make an impact on their lives. To learn more about our volunteer opportunities, email here. 

Donate - If you can't volunteer or mentor, you can still support our mission of providing girls and young women with safety, hope and opportunity through the Arizona Foster Care Tax Credit.  To make a donation or to learn more, visit www.flocrit.org.

*Statistics from Arizonans for Children, Inc. (2016)
Girls Leadership Academy of Arizona
Class of 2017
"Yesterday is history. Today will be a memory. Tomorrow is a mystery; it's all awaiting
you and me."- Unknown

On Thursday, May 20, 2017, the Girls Leadership Academy of Arizona held its Class of 2017 graduation.

This year, the senior class collectively received $375,832 in scholarships and $1,413,728 in renewable scholarships. Congratulations Class of 2017!

The 3rd Annual Transformation, Love, Connection Dance
On Saturday, May 20th, guests were treated to a "Dancing with the Stars" themed evening with performances by girls residing in the agency's Therapeutic Group Home. Florence Crittenton partnered with EuroRhythm Dance Studios for its 3rd Annual Transformation, Love, Connection (TLC) Dance. Each girl was paired with a professional dance instructor where they spent six weeks together learning different dance styles and creating a choreographed performance.
 
In its third year, the TLC Dance raised more than $27,000 to support Florence Crittenton's core programs, such as its Therapeutic Group Home, Girls Ranch, Permanent Supportive Housing and the Girls Leadership Academy of Arizona. 

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Flo's on 7th is an upscale thrift store that brings you quality merchandise at terrifically low prices. All proceeds support  life-changing programs for girls and young women in our community!

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Our mission is to give every girl whose life we touch safety, hope and opportunity. Our vision is to be the national leader in changing the future for girls.