How Can I Help?

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The needs of children of prisoners and their families are very diverse. Many of the children live in poverty with extended family members. In fact nationally, most children of prisoners are cared for by their 60+ year-old grandmothers. Family caretakers typically receive less than $200 per month to raise a child and many families are caring for several children of an incarcerated parent.

So How Can I Help?
The children of prisoners involved in the AZ STARS project have very similar needs and here are some ways you can help.

  • One way to help is to become a Mentor. Please contact the following organizations for more information:

STARS PIMA
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tucson 520-624-(BIGS)2447
www.tucsonbigs.org
Facebook
Applications (type your zip code into the "Get Started" box):  BIG Application, LITTLE Application,

STARS Maricopa
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona 602-264-(BIGS)2447
www.bbbsaz.org 
Facebook
Applications (type your zip code into the "Get Started" box):  BIG Application, LITTLE Application

STARS Northern Flagstaff
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Flagstaff 928-774-0649
www.bbbsf.com 
Facebook
Applications (type your zip code into the "Get Started box):  BIG Application, LITTLE Application

STARS Northern Yavapai 928-778-5135
www.azbigs.org 
Facebook
Applications (type your zip code into the "Get Started" box):  BIG Application, LITTLE Application

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mohave County 928-453-5800
Applications (type your zip code into the "Get Started" box):  BIG Application, LITTLE Application

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Navajo County 928-453-5800
Applications (type your zip code into the "Get Started" box):  BIG Application, LITTLE Application

K.A.R.E. Family Centers 520-323-4476
Rebecca Fealk RFealk@arizonaschildren.org
Facebook

  • Invite AZ STARS Mentoring to make a presentation to your community organization. Contact: Kathaleen Larsen at hello@starsmp.org.
  • Engage the faith community in mentoring by involving your Pastor, Minister, church, or faith organization. Invite AZ STARS Mentoring to come make a presentation on how to become a mentor to a child. One-on-one and on-site mentoring available. Contact: Kathaleen Larsen at hello@starsmp.org.
  • Become educated about this group of children and what the issues are by being on the AZ STARS mailing list. Contact:  Kathaleen Larsen at hello@starsmp.org.
  • Make a donation to the AZ STARS project to support the coordination of volunteers or the everyday needs of the child (back packs, school supplies, shoes, birthday gifts, and clothing).