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La Casa de Paz
Shelter service opened in 1986. The facility is the only domestic violence shelter of its kind in Western
Pinal County. The goals of La Casa de Paz are to provide safety, stabilization, basic needs, guidance and counseling
to families in need. Women are assisted with exploring choices and alternatives to domestic violence. Through
advocacy and case management, staff assist members with locating appropriate providers of legal, medical, vocational, educational
and/or other human services.
Members who are ready to leave the shelter, but are not quite ready to set up independent living may qualify
for the transitional housing programs, Tres Casitas. There are 7 homes of various sizes to meet the needs of our client
members.
- Emergency shelter services for victims of domestic violence, and their dependent children,
- Tres Casitas transitional housing,
- Outpatient counseling, community case management and legal advocacy,
- Animal Safe Home Network.
(520) 836-0858 (24-hour service)
La Casita de Paz
Since 1989 this facility has been licensed by the Department of Economic Security, and has provided safety and
shelter for children from birth to eighteen (18) years of age who are battered, neglected, abused or in crisis. This
home-like environment offers 24-hour care and supervision. Children placed in this facility receive unconditional emotional
support, counseling, case management and individualized educational and recreational programs.
- Shelter care and supervision services for abused, battered, neglected and exploited children,
- Child Abuse Prevention Council (CAP),
- Child Fatality Review Teams (CFRT).
Our facility is in:
Casa Grande (520) 421-0767 (24-hour service)
Animal Safe Home Network (ASHN)
- When there is violence in the home, it's important to have an emergency plan for sheltering yourself, your children and
your pets,
- No one should feel they are unable to leave a violent situation. There is help if the safety of a pet is preventing
you from leaving.
We are in need of volunteers who love animals.
To volunteer as an animal safe home, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator at: (520) 836-0858 or
(520) 836-1239 or email sylviaprocela@against-abuse.org
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Volunteer Program
- Arizona Courtwatch
- Animal Safe Home Network (ASHN)
- Pro Bono Legal Assistance
- Your Personal and Professional Time
Volunteers are always needed . If you are interested in helping through a donation
of time, talent or monetary contribution, please call AAI at: (520) 836-1239 or
you can email the Volunteer Coordinator at: sylviaprocela@against-abuse.org
Money Matters
Children are introduced to the concept of financial responsibility and financial literacy. Stipends are provided
to teach children how to budget, set goals, maintain a check register and save money. All aspects of financial management
are covered in age-appropriate lessons so that children learn the value of money and how to use it wisely.
Desert Schools Federal Credit Union funds this program for children in Pinal County.
Supervised Visitation/Safe Exchange Program
Working through Pinal County Family Court systems when incidences of Domestic Violence are alleged, this visitation center
provides a safe, neutral environment for non-custodial parents to visit their children.
This grant is made possible by funding from the U. S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women, through
the Arizona Governor's Office for Children, Youth and Families, Division for Women.
(520) 421-1503
Thrift Store and Clothing Bank
Through generous donations from people in our community, the Thrift Store offers
quality used clothing and household items at reasonable cost to the public. New store hours for the summer beginning
May 5, 2010 are Monday-Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Winter hours will begin September 1, 2010 - 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
Accepting donations during regular store hours. (For large donations, please
call the Thrift Store Manager at (520) 836-0621 to make arrangements.)
Location: 110 E. 1st Street (Rear), Casa Grande, Arizona 85222
Against Abuse, Inc. complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act to
make reasonable accommodations for any person who wishes to take part in a program, services, or activity. If you believe
that you will not be able to participate in a program or activity because of your disability, please let us know of your needs
in advance, if at all possible.
Contact the Human Resources Director : (520) 836-1239
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