On today's show, we discuss FindHelpPhx.org with Adrienne Decker Delgado. Maricopa County Department of Public Health created FindHelpPhx.org and its Spanish partner site EncuentraAyudaPhx.org to give Maricopa County residents an easy way to find health and social services for themselves. The website is easy to use and available where there is internet access, including smartphones. The approximate 1,400 resources are free and almost free, checked for accuracy, and the information for each service is just what you need: location, a description of the service, cost, and a phone number/website link to make contact.

Guest Speaker Information:

Adrienne Decker Delgado, LCSW  
Email: adriennedeckerdelgado@mail.maricopa.gov
Website: findhelpphx.org

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FindhelpPhx.org

  On today's show, we discuss Holiday Job Searching with Lindsey Kelly. Are you about to start a job search or are you in the midst of looking for a new job? Are you thinking about waiting to start or putting your job search on hold? If so, think again. Contrary to popular opinion, this is a good time of year to find a job. Employers don't stop hiring just because it's the holidays. In addition, the holiday season is a perfect time of year to network your way to a new job. It can be easier to say "I'm not going to bother, it's a bad time of year for job hunting." than it is to move forward with a job search. However, for those who do keep plugging away, the additional opportunities are worth the effort.

Guest Speaker Information:

Lindsey Kelly, District Manager Abacus Staffing
Email: lkelly@abacuscorporation.com

Website:abacusonline.jobs

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Holiday Job Searching

On today's show, we discuss Fathers and Daughters with Jeffrey Shears, PhD. A dad's involvement in his daughter's life is a crucial ingredient in the development of a young woman's self-esteem. Verbal encouragement, being consistently present in her life, being alert and sensitive to her feelings, taking time to listen to her thoughts and taking an active interest in her hobbies. "It's important to actually do these things, which can sometimes be quite challenging,". Direct involvement and encouragement by her father will help diminish a girl's insecurity and increase her confidence in her own abilities.

Guest Speaker Information:

Jeffrey Shears,PhD Director of Dads Know
Email:jeffrey.shears@outlook.com
Website:dadsknow.com

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Fathers and Daughters

On our show today, we discuss Faith – Based and Community Initiatives. The Arizona Council on Faith-Based and Community Initiatives is dedicated to engaging and mobilizing faith communities to improve the quality of life for vulnerable and impoverished people through a statewide network of faith-based, community and governmental organizations.

Chuck Fitzgerald Arizona Council on Faith-Based and Community Initiative
Website:arizonafaithcouncil.org/

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Faith – Based and Community Initiatives

 On today's show, we discuss Working with DCS to Get Your Child Back. A live recording from our Fifth Annual Court & Custody Conference with Janet Bell and Casey Melsek from Department of Child Safety. Sadly, it's not uncommon for children to be removed from their homes. If it happens to you, do you know what to do to protect your rights as a parent, to keep your children safe while they're away from you and how to get them back home? Law enforcement and protective services typically act on reports of abuse or child endangerment. The reports may come from a parent, neighbor, teacher or a complete stranger. If the police respond to the home after being called there, like on a domestic violence incident, they may remove the children if they notice mistreatment or neglect.

Guest Speaker Information:

Janet Bell and Casey Melsek Department of Child Safety
Phone:602.255.2500
Website: dcs.az.gov

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Working with DCS to Get Your Child Back

 On today's show, we discuss The IMPACT of Driving Under the Influence with Christopher Martinez. The crime of Driving Under the Influence (DUI) negatively impacts tens of thousands of people each year. Despite numerous DUI prevention campaigns, every day countless individuals continue to get into their cars and drive intoxicated. Why is it that people from all walks of life fail to appreciate the inherent dangers of impaired driving or the devastation it leaves behind? Impaired driving is a one-hundred percent preventable crime. The intent of this book is to bridge DUI offenders with everyone in hopes of establishing a greater awareness and a dialogue for effective DUI prevention. Let’s turn the existing negative consequences of impaired driving into a positive impact.

Guest Speaker Information:

Christopher Martinez
Email: Christopher Martinez <amendspublishing@gmail.com

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The IMPACT of Driving Under the Influence

 On today's show, we discuss Cigarettes & Bad Decisions with Jack Brickhouse. Every year young adults are thrust into the "Real World," unequipped with the knowledge they need to achieve success. Cigarettes & Bad Decisions was written to assist these individuals in maximizing opportunities by sharing common mistakes that hinder young adults. For the more mature adult, this book will allow you to reflect and reminise on your own personal journey.

Guest Speaker Information:

Jack Brickhouse
Email: panoramiclifestyle@gmail.com
Website:panoramiclifestyle.com

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Cigarettes & Bad Decisions

 On today's show we discuss SNAP with Jessica Beresford of Father Matters. On average, 42.4 million people in 22.7 million households received monthly SNAP benefits through the first eight months of the 2025 fiscal year (October 2024 to May 2025). The program now known as SNAP began in 1964 but took several years to ramp up. It wasn’t until July 1974 that states – which share administrative duties over SNAP with the federal government – were required to extend it to all jurisdictions within their borders.

Guest Speaker Information:
Jessica Beresford with Father Matters
Phone: 602.774.3298
Website:www.fathermatters.org

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Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

   On our show today, we discuss Continuing education for teenage parents with Heidi Christensen . If you are a pregnant or parenting teenager, you are still entitled to the same training and education as other students. While continuing education can be challenging in your situation, it is possible if you know your options and a way forward.

Guest Speaker Information:
Heidi Christensen, Program Director
E-mail: hchristensen@cfraz.org
Website: childfamilyresources.org

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Continuing education for teenage parents

  On today's show we discuss Dad Zone with Jerome Parker. Children from fatherless homes are 32 times more likely to run away, 20 times more likely to have behavioral disorders, 9 times more likely to drop out of high school and 20 times more likely to end up in prison. Dad Zone is committed to enhancing children’s development by creating opportunities via activities and events to help nurture and strengthen interactions with the father and his children. We also encourage grandfathers, brothers and uncles to attend in proxy of dad’s and participate with their family.

Guest Speaker Information:

Jerome Parker, Pastoral Care & Community Outreach Director
Email: jparker@elevateinternational.org
Website: elevateinternational.org

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Dad Zone

  On today's show we discuss Man in the Mirror Part 2 with Michael Grimm and David Delk. We are stewards of a great calling. We focus on the central message of the gospel and do not champion lesser points of theology. We reach men only to the extent that we encourage and equip leaders. Therefore, we must create a high perception of value. We want to make leaders curious about who we are and what we do. -MIM

Guest Speaker Information:

Michael Grimm, Area Director Man in the Mirror and David Delk President of MIM
Email: MichaelGrimm@maninthemirror.org
Website:maninthemirror.org

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Man in the Mirror Part 2

   On today's show we discuss Support Services for Families with Miguel Garcia of Father Matters.

Guest Speaker Information:
Miguel Garcia Male Involvement Coordinator with Father Matters
Phone: 602.774.3298
Website:www.fathermatters.org

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Support Services for Families

 On our show today, we discuss Life After Prison with Frantz Beasley. One of the primary challenges that ex-offenders face once they're released is finding stable employment. In addition to the outside struggles ex-felons face when looking for work, many also wrestle with inner struggles, like drug addiction or mental health issues. But, issues aside, ex-offenders need a job to provide for their basic needs. They also need money to pay court expenses, restitution and other fees.

Guest Speaker Information:
Frantz Beasley with AZ Common Ground
E-mail: azcommonground@live.com

Website: www.azcommonground.org

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Life After Prison

 On our show today, we discuss the state of our finances with Stuart Burns. According to the Census Bureau, 46.2 million people—about 15 percent of the U.S. population—currently live below the poverty line, or the income level needed to make a bare-essentials living in the United States. This figure depends on a number of factors, but is currently calculated to be an annual income of $23,050 for a family of four.

For some great financial tools and resources go to: learn.bankofamerica.com/money-management/ and www.bettermoneyhabits.com

Guest Speaker Information:
Stuart Burns at 602-464-1381

Email me at stuart.j.burns@bankofamerica.com

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The State of our Finances

 On our show today, we discuss Facts about Domestic Violence with Corine Raygoza and Jenna Wilson from New Life Center. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, 95% of assaults on spouses or ex-spouses are committed by men against women. Nearly one-third of the women who seek care from hospital emergency rooms are there for injuries resulting from domestic violence. New Life Center offers shelter, safety and services to families seeking independent, violence-free lives. High-quality programs demonstrate respect for the individual and a serene environment in which families can heal and plan for the future.

Guest Speaker Information:
New Life Center
Phone: 623-932-4404
Website: www.newlifectr.org

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Facts About Domestic Violence

 On today's show, we discussThe St. Mary’s Food Bank Summer Kids Cafe program with Jose Urteaga. St. Mary’s Food Bank is looking for new partners to participate in their summer Kids Cafe program, where they deliver free meals to schools, libraries, community centers, apartment complexes, etc. so they may then distribute those meals to kiddos in their community.

Guest Speaker Information:

Jose Urteaga Community Engagement Manager
Email: jurteaga@firstfoodbank.org
Website: StMarysFoodBank.org

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Summer Kids Cafe program

    Father Matters Director of Operations Jessica Beresford recently joined The Father Matters Show to talk about the upcoming Gathering Place Mini Fest & Night Market. During the conversation, Jessica shared details about this exciting community event, highlighting family-friendly activities, local vendors, entertainment, and opportunities for fathers, families, and community members to connect. Tune in to hear how the Gathering Place Mini Fest & Night Market is bringing people together and strengthening community relationships through fun, fellowship, and engagement.

Guest Speaker Information:
Jessica Beresford with Father Matters
Phone: 602.774.3298
Website:www.fathermatters.org

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The Gathering Place Mini Fest and Night Marker

  On today's show, we discuss Grandparents raising Grandchildren with Victoria Gray. Many grandparents in this care taking role underestimate or are unaware of the added burdens their new role as "parents" will place upon them. Grandparents often assume their role will be to nurture and reward children without having to set limits. When grandparents serve as primary caregivers, however, they must learn to set limits and establish controls as they did with their own children.

Guest Speaker Information:
Victoria Gray Arizona Grandparent Ambassador
Email: vlgray@cox.net
Phone: 602.266.0707

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Grandparents raising Grandchildren

 On today's show, we discuss Command the Courtroom with Wendy Hernandez. Life changes, and sometimes child support orders need to change too. In Arizona, either parent can request a child support modification when there has been a substantial and continuing change in circumstances. This may include a job loss, a significant increase or decrease in income, changes in parenting time, healthcare costs, childcare expenses, or the needs of the child.

If you're unsure whether you qualify for a modification, speaking with a family law attorney or contacting a local legal aid organization can help you understand your options. Taking action early can help ensure your child support order is fair and reflects your current circumstances.

Guest Speaker Information:

Wendy Hernandez , Founding Attorney of Hernandez Family Law
email: wrh@hernandezfirm.com
Website: commandthecourtroom.com

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Child Support Modifications

   On today's show, we discuss Legally Ending Love with Wendy Hernandez. I've been a family law attorney since 1999. In 27 years devoted to family law, I've represented thousands of clients through some of the most difficult moments of their lives. I've seen firsthand what happens when people walk into the divorce process without understanding how it works. They get overwhelmed. They make costly mistakes. They give up ground they didn't have to give up.

Legally Ending Love is my answer to that. It's the book I wish every client had before they called me. It won't replace an attorney when you need one, but it will make sure you know your rights, understand the process, and never feel like the least-informed person in the room. 

Guest Speaker Information:

Wendy Hernandez , Founding Attorney of Hernandez Family Law
email: wrh@hernandezfirm.com
Website: https://legallyendinglove.com/
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Legally Ending Love

 On today's show, we discuss  Supervised visitations with Christina Tarpley. Supervised visitation plays a vital role in protecting children while preserving the parent-child relationship during difficult family transitions. When a court orders supervised visits, the goal is not to punish a parent—it's to create a safe, structured environment where children can maintain meaningful contact with both parents whenever possible.

Supervised visitation provides a neutral setting where trained professionals oversee interactions to ensure the child's physical and emotional well-being. These visits can be especially important in cases involving domestic violence, substance abuse, mental health concerns, or when a parent and child are rebuilding trust after a long separation.

Guest Speaker Information:

Christina Tarpley Owner/Director
email:  family.connection.services@outlook.com
Website: https://www.familyconnectionservicesllc.com/
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Supervised visitations

 On today's show, we discuss RelationTrips with Jeff Siegel. The relationship between a father and his son is one of the most influential bonds in a child's life. A positive, engaged father provides more than financial support—he offers guidance, encouragement, protection, and a living example of integrity, responsibility, and resilience.

Boys who have strong relationships with their fathers are more likely to develop confidence, make healthier choices, perform better in school, and build positive relationships with others. A father's presence helps teach important life skills such as accountability, respect, self-discipline, and perseverance. Through everyday conversations, shared activities, and simply being present, fathers help shape the character and future of their sons.

Guest Speaker Information:

Jeff Siegel 
email: jeff@myrelationtrips.com
Website: https://myrelationtrips.com/
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RelationTrips

 On today's show, we discuss  Prison 2 Praise Ministries with  Frantz Beasley. Prison 2 Praise Ministries serves those incarcerated, justice-impacted individuals, families, children impacted by incarceration, survivors of crime, churches, ministries, and communities through faith, accountability, discipleship, restoration, workforce development, family connection, and practical support.

Guest Speaker Information:

Frantz Beasley Founder & Executive Director
email: frantzbeasley@prison2praise.org
Website: https://prison2praise.org/
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Prison 2 Praise Ministries

 On today's show, we discuss  Caring Together: A Senior & Caregiver Conference with Jessica Beresford.  A free community event created to support adults 50+, caregivers, families, and care professionals with practical resources, education, and connection. Attendees will learn about healthy aging, caregiving support, housing, medical care, legal and financial protection, transportation, nutrition, and local services that help seniors and caregivers thrive.

Guest Speaker Information:

Jessica Beresford,  Director of Operations  
email: jessica@fathermatters.org
Website: www.fathermatters.org
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Caring Together: A Senior & Caregiver Conference

  On today's show, we discuss  Walk Across America with Frantz Beasley. On Friday, January 1, 2027, Prison 2 Praise Ministries will begin RISE: Walk Across America, a national journey from California toward the 9/11 Memorial in New York.

This walk exists to honor survivors of crime, stand with children of incarcerated parents, and bring attention to the ripple effects of harm that reach families, communities, correctional staff, law enforcement, first responders, and people across the country.

RISE: Walk Across America is more than a walk. It is a public act of remembrance, accountability, restoration, and hope.

Along the way, Prison 2 Praise Ministries will connect with prisons, churches, survivor organizations, families, community leaders, correctional partners, law enforcement, first responders, sponsors, and supporters who believe harm must never be minimized and people can still be restored.

Guest Speaker Information:

Frantz Beasley, Founder & Executive Director
email: frantzbeasley@prison2praise.org
Website: prison2praise.org/
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Walk Across America

On today's show, we discuss The Village Effect with Michelle Campuzano. Helping people is important, but lasting change requires more than providing support—it requires empowering people to recognize their strengths, use their voices, and contribute to their communities. When individuals and communities are equipped to identify needs, address gaps, and develop solutions together, we move from creating dependency to building capacity.

Sustainable change happens when we stop asking only, “How can we help?” and begin asking, “How can we create the conditions for everyone to participate, contribute, and thrive?”

Guest Speaker Information:

Michelle Campuzano 
Anod Care Services CEO 
Phone: 602-299-9348 
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The Village Effect

Vance sits down with Cheryl Scheidell to share the story behind his journey as the founder of both Father Matters and Simms Agency. During the interview, Vance discusses how his passion for strengthening families, empowering individuals, and creating meaningful opportunities within communities has shaped his work.

From building Father Matters around the importance of engaged fathers and stronger families to founding Simms Agency, Vance reflects on the experiences, challenges, and sense of purpose that have guided his leadership. The conversation offers a personal look at what it means to turn a vision for community change into organizations designed to make a lasting impact.

Guest Speaker Information:

Vance Simms, Father Matters / Simms Agency
Phone 602.774.3298
https://fathermatters.org/

"Vance Gets Interviewed"

 On today's show, we discuss The Village Effect Part 2 with Michelle Campuzano. Helping people is important, but lasting change requires more than providing support—it requires empowering people to recognize their strengths, use their voices, and contribute to their communities. When individuals and communities are equipped to identify needs, address gaps, and develop solutions together, we move from creating dependency to building capacity.

Sustainable change happens when we stop asking only, “How can we help?” and begin asking, “How can we create the conditions for everyone to participate, contribute, and thrive?”

Guest Speaker Information:

Michelle Campuzano
Anod Care Services CEO
Phone: 602-299-9348 
https://fathermatters.org/

The Village Effect Part 2

 On today's show, we discuss Supporting Our Seniors with Dr. Rene Murphy.  Supporting our seniors means honoring the people who helped build our families and communities. Many older adults face challenges such as loneliness, limited mobility, healthcare needs, and financial hardship. By offering companionship, resources, advocacy, and practical assistance, we help seniors remain connected, respected, and independent. When we care for our seniors, we strengthen our entire community and ensure they know their experience, wisdom, and lives truly matter.

Guest Speaker Information:

Dr. Rene Murphy
Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church Senior Ministry
Phone: 602.258.0831
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Supporting Our Seniors

 On today's show, we discuss Final Expense Protection with Vance Simms. Final Expense Protection provides families with honest, straightforward guidance to help prepare for funeral, burial, medical, and other end-of-life expenses. Vance helps individuals explore affordable coverage options designed to reduce the financial burden on loved ones. No pressure and no confusing jargon—just caring support to help protect your family and provide greater peace of mind.

Guest Speaker Information:

Vance Simms, Agency Owner Simms Agency
Phone: 602.505.1077
Website: simmsagency.com
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Final Expense Protection with Vance Simms

Father Matters is committed to building stronger, healthier communities by supporting, encouraging, and enlightening today’s fathers and families.  The Father Matters show with Vance Simms. 

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