Who We Are
Our goal at Hearts & Homes is to provide top-quality services to those individuals and families we support. We are available 24 hours-a-day, 7 days-a-week, committed to meeting the needs of those individuals and families under the care of our agency. We pride ourselves on our devoted, attentive, and enthusiastic employees who firmly believe in our agency and are wholly committed to upholding our mission.
At Hearts & Homes, our core values are rooted in three key principles: Quality Service, Facilitating Personal Growth, and Respect for Others.
Quality Services: We commit ourselves to providing unparalleled services and support to every individual and family in a responsible manner. We are committed to operating ethically, with integrity, and in full compliance with the letter and spirit of all laws and regulations.
Personal Growth: We feel every individual deserves a measure of control and direction over his/her own life, and each has unique needs and wants. We believe personal growth is directly attributable to one’s experiences and opportunities, and our agency is committed to facilitating the personal growth of every individual in their efforts to reach their full potential.
Respect for Others: We believe that every individual is a person of worth and deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. We hold our unwavering professionalism to be of the utmost of importance in working with all those with whom we come in contact.
At Hearts & Homes, our core values are rooted in three key principles: Quality Service, Facilitating Personal Growth, and Respect for Others.
Quality Services: We commit ourselves to providing unparalleled services and support to every individual and family in a responsible manner. We are committed to operating ethically, with integrity, and in full compliance with the letter and spirit of all laws and regulations.
Personal Growth: We feel every individual deserves a measure of control and direction over his/her own life, and each has unique needs and wants. We believe personal growth is directly attributable to one’s experiences and opportunities, and our agency is committed to facilitating the personal growth of every individual in their efforts to reach their full potential.
Respect for Others: We believe that every individual is a person of worth and deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. We hold our unwavering professionalism to be of the utmost of importance in working with all those with whom we come in contact.
Meet Our Staff
Jessica Powers - Executive Director
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(480) 220-6178
Hearts & Homes, LLC was founded in July of 2011 by Jessica Powers. Jessica obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from Arizona State University and was later awarded a Master’s Degree in Marriage, Family and Child Therapy from The University of Phoenix. As an undergraduate student at Arizona State University, Jessica was employed as a Direct Support Staff, working with children and adolescents diagnosed with Autism. Upon the completion of her Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, she accepted a position with a Phoenix-area agency in its Developmental Home Program. After two years in this position, she was promoted to Program Coordinator, managing Developmental Home operations. After attaining her Master’s Degree in Marriage, Family and Child Therapy, Jessica accepted a position with another Phoenix-area agency, expanding her experience managing and supporting licensed developmental homes. She has extensive experience working with children and adults with developmental disabilities having worked in this field for over eighteen years. Jessica is married and has three young children. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, hiking, and reading.
Kristy Funk - Associate Director
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(602) 499-6522
Kristy was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona. She graduated from Alderson Broaddus University in West Virginia with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Family Studies. She returned to Arizona where she began working in the behavioral health field as a High Needs Case Manager and a Transition to Adulthood Specialist. She had also worked as a Licensing Specialist for family foster homes and therapeutic foster homes for two years. Kristy is passionate about helping others and working directly with people. She enjoys working out, sports, traveling, baking, and spending time with family, her husband, and their two dogs, Shiner and Bentley.
Morgan Seleski - Family Support Manager
Territory: Central, East & West
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(602) 686-4911
Morgan graduated from Iowa State University in 2013 with a Bachelor’s degree in Child, Adult and Family Services, and moved from Minnesota to Arizona shortly after graduation. Once in Arizona, Morgan worked in the Mesa school district as a teacher before transitioning to behavioral health, working as a Clinical Care Coordinator at a health care agency with at risk children and their families. She previously worked as a Direct Support Provider for both children and adults with developmental disabilities, and is passionate about working directly with members and their families. Morgan is also a licensed Child Developmental Home provider. She loves to be outdoors, going hiking, traveling, enjoying visitors from Minnesota, and spending time with her dog, Lucy.
Kaley Marino, LAC - Family Support Manager
Territory: West
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(602) 920-0070
Kaley was born and raised in Glendale, AZ. She graduated from St. Norbert College in De Pere, WI with a Bachelor of Art in Psychology while also lettering in Div III Women's Ice Hockey. She then went on to obtain her Master of Science in Professional Counseling at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix. Kaley started off in the behavioral health field as a High Needs Case Manager for children and families with unique needs. She then became a Licensed Associate Counselor and began to work with children and adults in a counseling role. Kaley is passionate about working with people, creating true connections with the people she serves, and learning new realms of the behavioral health world. In her spare time she works as an Associate Coach for the Arizona State University Women's Ice Hockey Div I Club team and enjoys giving back to the game that taught her so much. She is married to her husband, Michael and loves spending time with her family and two huskies, Whiskey and Bourbon.
Tiffany Burns, BSW - Family Support Manager
Territory: East
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(602) 571-0506
Tiffany was born in San Francisco, CA, and moved to Glendale, AZ in 2000, and she currently resides in Phoenix, AZ. Tiffany and her husband became licensed Adult Developmental Home providers in October 2013. As the primary provider, she has provided care to several members in her home and continues to maintain their license. She graduated from Arizona State University in 2019 with a Bachelor of Social Work. During her time at ASU, she interned with The Department of Child Safety. Shortly, after she graduated, she began working as a Department of Child Safety On-Going Specialist. Tiffany is enthusiastic about working with adults and children with developmental disabilities and enjoys working directly with the community. Tiffany practices self-care by cooking, baking, crafting, watching movies, and spending time with her husband and their three dogs, Piper, Scout, and Kimber.
Camille Mikut - Family Support Manager
Territory: West
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(602) 540-3346
Camille graduated from Kent State University in Ohio in 2011 with a bachelor’s degree in Criminal justice and psychology and shortly after decided to move Arizona. A short time after moving Camille went on to get her Master’s Degree in Forensic Psychology. After graduating Camille worked as a high needs case manager and an employment specialist within the behavior health system. Camille is passionate about building and maintaining relationships with those she works with, helping others and being able to work within her community. During her time off Camille enjoys spending time with her husband, kids and dogs. She also enjoys traveling, watching football, reading, hanging out with friends and checking out new restaurants and shops.
