Next Steps Center

We want to take a moment to recognize The Hope Institute and the role they’ve played in supporting students and families in CUSD and across Arizona. Their team has supported many students and families over the years, and we’re grateful for the care and consistency they’ve provided to this community. As things move forward, our priority is making sure families continue to have access to support.

Cranes for Change will be launching the Next Steps Center in the same facility that used to house The Hope Institute. A key part of this is providing rapid access assessments for students in urgent need, allowing for timely understanding of concerns and appropriate next steps. Schools will be able to refer students directly for an assessment, and our team will work with families to complete a clinical evaluation and connect them to the most appropriate resources and level of care.

In addition to assessments, the Next Steps Center will offer outpatient therapy services, parent support groups, clinical groups for teachers and staff, and the Cranes Closet, a community-supported, free clothing resource available to all CUSD students and families.

We’re grateful to CUSD for the partnership and for their continued focus on supporting students. We’re also mindful of the responsibility that comes with stepping into this role and are committed to showing up in a way that is steady, responsive, and helpful to families.

We’ll be sharing more information soon!

Gratefully,
Kelsey Phillips
Executive Director | Cranes For Change
(480) 927-3813
www.cranesforchange.org