ABOUT US

Supporting families when life gets tricky

Branching Out Family Services offers support every step of the way. A variety of programs and services to assist families in meeting their own goals and connecting them to other families just like theirs. In addition to counseling, coaching, and referrals, we now offer therapeutic recreation programs, self care and DDD services.

ABOUT US

Supporting families when life gets tricky

Branching Out Family Services offers support every step of the way. A variety of programs and services to assist families in meeting their own goals and connecting them to other families just like theirs. In addition to counseling, coaching, and referrals, we now offer therapeutic recreation programs, self care and DDD services.

Adoptive and Foster

Boundaries and attachment are the name of the game when it comes to foster and adoptive families. Our programs can support you, your child and extended family gear up for success.

  • Fostering
  • Domestic Adoption
  • International Adoption
  • Transracial Adoption
  • Step Parent Adoption

Special Needs Families

A wide variety of programs and supports for families facing developmental and learning disabilities.

  • Autism
  • ADHD
  • Sensory Processing
  • Down’s Syndrome
  • Developmental and learning disabilities

Meet the Founder

Cherrie Vierra-Lonkar

Executive Director

Counselor, Cherrie Vierra-Lonkar founded Branching Out. Cherrie’s dream was to create a new approach to supporting families just like hers. In addition to being a developmental health professional, Cherrie is both a special needs and adoptive parents.

Meet the Owner

Hello, I’m Cherrie. Our experienced team is here to support families like yours, and we value our connection to the communities we serve. Feel free to contact us at outreach@branchingoutfamilyservices.com for any inquiries.

Cherrie Vierra-Lonkar

Executive Director

cherrie@branchingoutfamilyservices.com

Good Works Project

gwp@branchingoutaz.com

Programs Director

support@branchingoutaz.com

Family Support Specialist

info@branchingoutaz.com

Family Support Specialist

services@branchingoutaz.com

Family Support Specialist

community@branchingoutaz.com

Family Support Specialist

chandler@branchingoutaz.com