Your donation is eligible for the AZ Foster Care Tax Credit of up to $526 for individuals or $1,051 for couples filing jointly. Your support gives local young women an opportunity to heal and grow from trauma, such as physical or sexual abuse, chronic neglect, homelessness, poverty, teen pregnancy, drug abuse, or mental instability. When Clara* came to our Girls Ranch in Scottsdale with her son in arms and another child on the way, she was scared and unsure of where her life was going. She had just lost housing and dropped out of high school. Florence Crittenton provides young girls in crisis, like Clara, with a safe refuge where they can stay while they complete high school, gain life and parenting skills, and receive mental health support, among other services. One such program is our Girls Ranch— our group home for young mothers in Scottsdale. Our program provided immediate stability for Clara’s family through safe housing, and our prenatal medical care and parenting classes helped her gain independent living skills, so she was prepared to deliver a healthy baby girl. Today, as a high school graduate and full-time worker, a now adult Clara decided to extend her stay at Girls Ranch to provide further stability for her children as she continues to build the foundation for a healthy family life. *Name has been changed to protect privacy. Give her that second chance. Give now at www.flocrit.org Every girl deserves safety , hope , and opportunity.

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