Southwest Family Advocacy Center

03/02/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 8th Annual Superhero 5K this weekend! We had a great time racing (or strolling) around the NASCAR track to some great tunes. We appreciate your support and love seeing all of your costumes!

To Put On The Cape: A Foundation For Hope and the mighty cause players: When challenges rise like towering villains, and the mission feels larger than life, you answer the call without hesitation. You stand beside us, capes flying, hearts blazing, proving that real superpowers are compassion, dedication, and bold action. Your unwavering support of the Center is nothing short of heroic! 💥

Friends of the Southwest Family Advocacy Center, Avondale AZ Police Department, Goodyear Police Department, Buckeye AZ Police Department, Maricopa County Sheriff's Office

02/25/2026

Register today! Our 8th Annual Superhero 5K is THIS Saturday on the NASCAR track. Come run (or walk) with us for a good cause!

7602 Jimmie Johnson Dr, Avondale, AZ 85323, USA

01/20/2026

Join us on Saturday, February 28th, for our 8th Annual Superhero 5K, organized by Put on the Cape! Whether you are a competitive runner or someone who is looking for a fun run or walk, this is your opportunity to complete a 5K on the historic NASCAR track!

Registration and pre-race fun starts at 7:30am, the Avondale Toyota HOT LAP starts at 9:00am, and the Superhero 5K is from 9:20am to 11:30am.

Please bring your own reusable water bottle. All participants will receive an event t-shirt!

Proceeds benefit the Southwest Family Advocacy Center. View details on price, prizes, and how to register using the QR code on the attached flyer or here: https://www.ubme.com/event/f22c9613-1ba8-4a06-8306-61f2635e5c4e

We hope to see you there!

7602 Jimmie Johnson Dr, Avondale, AZ 85323, USA

12/18/2025

Thank you to the caring and dedicated SWFAC staff, our Friends of the Southwest Family Advocacy Center board, our wonderful partner agencies, and the beautiful families we serve for making Winter Wonderland 2025 such a success! Holiday magic was in the air with Santa, presents, games, crafts, and even special reptile guests from Estrella Mountain Community College. We are so grateful to everyone who helped make this a joyful day.

A special thank you to Avondale Toyota and UPS for their generous donations benefiting this important event!

Passion Stables, Avondale AZ Police Department, Buckeye AZ Police Department, Goodyear Police Department, Maricopa County Sheriff's Office

10/31/2025

⭐️ FREE training opportunity for Arizona’s Mandated Reporters!

Many cases of child maltreatment go unreported due to mandated reporters missing early signs of abuse and neglect, and the uncertainty about what to expect when a report is made.

This training is designed to enhance the confidence of mandated reporters by providing them with the tools to responsibly receive a disclosure, understand their legal obligations and protections, and inform them about what to expect when a report is necessary and law enforcement and DCS respond. You will also learn the importance of supporting families to reduce stress and enhance child welfare, and about the trauma-informed coordination of services at the FAC as it relates to investigations of and responding to reports of child maltreatment.

To schedule a training, email [email protected] or [email protected]

04/15/2025

The Put on the Cape Superhero 5K run was a success. Thank you to everyone who came out to support our center, and thank you to Put On The Cape: A Foundation For Hope for your continuous passion, dedication, and unwavering support.

04/02/2025

Join us for our annual 5K Superhero Run. You can run, walk, or come out and support our organization. All proceeds benefit child and adult victims of physical and sexual abuse. Your contributions will provide victims with transportation, emergency hotel stays, therapy, food, toys, and other supportive services to help rebuild their lives and move forward! We would love to see you there.

https://www.ubmeevents.com/event/1891bd46-3230-4f1c-aadb-cfc4dadd5fbc

03/27/2025

Join us for our annual 5K Superhero Run. You can run, walk, or come out and support our organization. All proceeds benefit child and adult victims of physical and sexual abuse. Your contributions will provide victims with transportation, emergency hotel stays, therapy, food, toys, and other supportive services to help rebuild their lives and move forward! We would love to see you there.

Friendship Park, 12325 W McDowell Rd, Avondale, AZ 85323, USA

02/26/2025

Come join our team! We are hiring for a Family Advocacy Center Prevention Coordinator.

The City of Avondale is currently seeking a Family Advocacy Center Prevention Coordinator to join the Police Department. This is a FLSA exempt, full-time position with benefits.  Researches, designs, implements, and measures community awareness and prevention education impact based on the program...

01/21/2025

Please join us for our annual 5K Run on April 12th at Friendship Park. All proceeds will benefit the Southwest Family Advocacy Center. Thank you to Put On The Cape: A Foundation For Hope for organizing the event.

Friendship Park, 12325 W McDowell Rd, Avondale, AZ 85323, USA

03/22/2024

Thank you to Lerner and Rowe for your generous donation and support to our advocacy center. Your generosity enabled us to dedicate a teen area in our playroom with various games, such as an air hockey table, classic arcade games, a seating area, and many other items. Thank you to Jordan and Nick from Lerner and Roe for coming to our center today, capturing these special moments, and getting a tour of our facility. We are always grateful for the support from Put On The Cape: A Foundation For Hope. Sean and his team work tirelessly to support our center and many advocacy centers around the valley. Thank you to the Friends of the Southwest Family Advocacy Center Board, which continues to find new and innovative ways to support our victims every day.

We feel inspired to continue our mission of providing comprehensive and holistic services to our families.

03/21/2024

Please join us for our annual 5K fundraiser sponsored by the Put on the Cape: Foundation for Hope that will take place on Saturday, April 13th at 9 AM at Friendship Park. You can bring your family and run, walk, or just come out to support our center. Proceeds from the event will benefit our crime victims and provide them with essential items such as hygiene, clothing, temporary shelter, transportation, mental health therapy, and much more. This year’s event will take place during the Avondale Kids Fest, so there will be dozens of vendors, businesses, shows, and performances. This year’s featured hero is Spiderman. You and your little ones can dress as your favorite superhero!