We can’t recommend Family Foundations highly enough. From our very first conversation, Bryn was fantastic with communication and went out of her way to be accommodating to our family’s needs.
Our care provider Stephanie was incredible. She’s open, knowledgeable, and has such a comforting presence that we felt completely at ease leaving our newborn in her care instantly.
A+ experience from start to finish. If you’re looking for care you can trust with your baby, look no further.
— Heath Belser
I found Bryn and the Family Foundations Agency through Carrot. Bryn was exceptionally helpful in navigating the Carrot process as well as providing guidance as to how to best meet the needs of me and my growing family.
We used the Family Foundation Agency for nighttime post-partum doula services for our second child. Bryn put us in touch with Stephanie McElhaney and to say she was invaluable to our family is an understatement. We had Stephanie 5 nights a week for the first 6 weeks of our baby's life. Stephanie took such great care of our daughter and taught us some strategies I hadn't known with my first baby that have continued to help us after Stephanie's contract ended.
Stephanie was exceptionally helpful in addition to being extremely kind and personable. Stephanie brings an element of calm and confidence with her every night that can be felt the moment she walks in. I was impressed by how flexible she is and willing to try different strategies to see what worked best for our daughter and us. She has a wealth of knowledge and will go out of her way to find solutions to best meet the needs of our family. She also takes very detailed notes of each night, which allowed me to feel confident in what was and was not working for our daughter each night so that we could replicate it on nights Stephanie was not here.
Additionally, she helped me to prioritize rest, which I was able to do because I knew our daughter was in the best hands while Stephanie was here. Her kindness and willingness to listen helped me so much in those early postpartum days, especially while navigating the initial jump from 1 to 2 kids.
I feel like I really got to enjoy my new family of four and truly thrive rather than be in complete survival mode like I had with my first born. It was such a privilege to have Stephanie with us and we continue to miss her. I would (and do) recommend her to anyone who is considering a postpartum doula.
— Lily Landolt
We hired Bryn to help with overnights for our son during his newborn weeks this past Spring, and she was an absolute lifesaver for our family. When she started, Dylan was brand new and waking frequently overnight and by the time our contract wrapped up he was sleeping 10-11 hrs overnight.
Beyond the sleep progress, what stood out most was her patience and emotional support. We also have twin toddlers who were adjusting to having a new baby brother in the house, and there were some rocky moments as they got used to sharing attention. She was consistently understanding and completely non-judgmental about the chaos of a newborn plus two toddlers.
She was reliable, gentle with Dylan, and easy to have in our home during an exhausting and vulnerable time. I'd recommend her and her team without hesitation to any family looking for overnight newborn support. Thank you so much for everything!
— Taylor Roudi
Hands down one of the best postpartum agencies out there. The level of care, professionalism, and support they provide, especially overnight, is truly unmatched.
Their team of caregivers is not only experienced and knowledgeable, but also incredibly attentive and calming during what can be such a vulnerable and exhausting time for families. The overnight support they offer makes a noticeable difference in how parents are able to rest, recover, and feel confident in those early weeks.
Do yourself a favor and work with The Family Foundations Agency. Bryn will truly set you up for success!
— Remy Gifford
Highly recommend Bryn and the team at family foundations!! We reached out to her very last minute and she took care of everything for us easily and quickly. We had two amazing newborn care specialists, Kelsey and Beverly, who really made those first weeks with our baby SO much easier. They both taught me so much and went above and beyond for both me and my son
— Michele Markus
My husband and I gifted our son and daughter-in-law overnight newborn care three nights a week for four months after the birth of their son and their move to Scottsdale. It made an incredible difference, and upon receiving the gift, my daughter-in-law said it was the best gift she had ever received.
After researching various options, I learned of The Family Foundation Agency. Bryn, the owner, is extremely professional and instilled a strong sense of confidence in the quality of their services from the very beginning.
Amy, the newborn care specialist, came with a great deal of experience. She is knowledgeable, communicative, and even takes the time to enjoy and interact with their two cats, which is a lovely personal touch. After each overnight shift, she provides detailed written updates, which are helpful and reassuring to the new parents.
Thanks to Amy’s support, my son and daughter-in-law are able to spend some quality time together in the evenings she is with their son and they feel more rested and present with their baby during the day.
We highly recommend Amy and the services that Bryn and The Family Foundation Agency provides.
— N Ferrick
Shaelee, the night nanny that we worked with for a few months, was amazing! She kept detailed notes of how the night went with our baby, and was super responsive over text if we ever needed to adjust days of service due to sickness/extenuating circumstances. Bryn, the owner of the company, was super responsive and helpful when I was first trying to determine if a night nanny was a right fit for us with our newborn. Can not recommend Bryns company and Shaelee in particular enough!
— Ashley F
I’d highly recommend Bryn and her agency for newborn care. We hired her for 6 weeks after our daughter was born and she was a lifesaver. It made a huge difference in our postpartum experience to get real sleep and we knew we could trust our daughter in her experienced hands.
— Lindsey O’Connor
Bryn is absolutely amazing. She deeply cares for each and every single one of her clients and their sweet babes, NB or not. She welcomed my entire family so effortlessly and made us so comfortable. She watched my twin boys overnight and was such a relief for us to get some nights sleep that was much needed. I highly recommend Bryn + could go on and on about her talent and passion for what she does but I’ll let you hire her and see for yourself!
— Hailey B.
Family Foundations AZ offers professional, knowledgeable care, tailoring support to each client's needs. They provide guidance on newborn care, breastfeeding, and emotional well-being, always respecting clients' choices. Their approach is empowering for both mom and dad, ensuring clients feel confident and supported. I highly recommend for anyone seeking postpartum assistance!
— Ashley B.
Chantelle was great – super reliable and was very accommodating to our needs. She gave us a few good tips as well.
We have newborn twins so it was good to know that Bryn placed us with someone we can trust and that her agency thoroughly vets everyone prior to hire.
— Jeff L.
was given the opportunity to try the day services provided by The Family Foundations. We kind of got off to a rough start since Bryn had an emergency last minute and would have had to cancel but was able to find a replacement that came and helped with chores around the house. I have never had a post partum doula before so I didn’t really know what was expected from me or them. I was most interested in the meal prep option since that is one of the things my husband and I hate doing the most. Especially when you add a newborn and lack of sleep on top of regular household duties. Brynn was very apologetic of having to send someone else and offered an extra service to make up for any inconvenience which wasn’t necessary but very much appreciated showing how much she cares about providing extraordinary customer service. It was so nice not having to worry about what to eat for the next few days, having the refrigerator stocked, the dishes washed, and the kitchen and living area cleaned up all while I got to focus on taking care of myself and my newborn. I would definitely recommend The Family Foundations to anyone who is expecting. It is a huge stress relief to have those extra sets of hands there to help you during one of the most difficult stages of life.
— Cassandra K.
My family had such an amazing experience with Family Foundation, Bryn made sure my baby is well taken care of and parents are well rested in the newborn stage.
— Yvette L.
Our first time using a night nanny and it was awesome- would highly recommend! Being able to get sleep because of having someone you trust with your baby is priceless. It allowed me to enjoy her so much more during the daytime and I am so grateful. Alyssa made the nights smooth and helped our baby develop some great sleep patterns. She was wonderful to work with!
— Joy H.
We had a great experience with family foundations. Brynn, the owner is very passionate and knowledgeable about everything newborns/ babies. Our doula Kelsey was wonderful. We are so thankful we had her and she was a huge help in not only getting us more sleep as parents but our 5 month old baby is now sleeping through the night. Would highly recommend this company!!
— Megan R.
We needed help with better sleep for our 2 month old (and us!) and got matched with Amy for overnight care. Before working with her, our son would cry the second we put him down and would only sleep if he was held, he hated sleeping on his back, and he wasn’t sleeping for long periods of time. After implementing all we learned and sticking with it, he no longer cries when we put him to bed and if we put him down awake he will soothe himself and fall asleep on his own. If he wakes up in the middle of the night, he will just lay there and hang out a bit and fall back asleep. He really only screams or cries when he’s hungry or needs to be burped. If we give him the pacifier he doesn’t always cry when it falls out and sometimes he can continue sleeping without it. It has made such a difference in our nights and I’m glad we did it when he was young. Amy was great to work with!
— Erica S.
I am incredibly grateful for the support Bryn and most of all, Amy provided my family during the most special and most challenging weeks of our lives. Amy provided consistent, loving care to my newborn and offered friendship to me. Although Amy was actually a paid “employee” I never felt that she was solely here for the money. It was evident from the moment we met her that she was called to support families during their most sacred, precious, and vulnerable times. I am so glad we found AZ family foundation and Amy. I highly recommend her to anyone in need to newborn care.
— Heather J.
My husband and I needed night time care for our newborn and reach out to AZ Family Foundations. I spoke with Bryn for 30 minutes who outlined the company's policies and processes and she already had a newborn care specialist in mind to pair us with. We met with Amber virtually and appreciated her transparency in sharing her experience and answering our questions.
We moved forward with Amber who was with us for several weeks. She cared for our 2 month old a couple times per week and we always looked forward to those evenings as we were able to rest well knowing that our baby was well cared for.
Bryn checked in during the process to make sure things were going well. We recommend these services and have referred other families as well.
— Britt P.
Bryn helped me the right fit for my overnight nanny needs. She is responsive, will work with your family needs and make sure you are heard. Shaelee was my night nanny and she made the process very easy - she was attentive, caring, responsible and did a wonderful job helping care for my newborn overnight. I searched for a couple of different night Nanny Agencies before deciding on this one and I highly recommend them!
— Lena A.
We had such an amazing experience with the Family Foundations Agency and Amy as our newborn care specialist. We had complete trust in Amy from the beginning, and she delivered! Our 3 month old is sleeping great and my husband and I have so much more confidence with managing her sleep. It gave me the chance to fully recover from my surgeries postpartum and to be present with our daughter during the day. We’re very grateful and highly recommend!
— Elizabeth N.
We had such an amazing experience with Family Foundations! Our doula Lydia was perfectly matched to our needs and she was amazing. She made those first few weeks so much easier on our family. Not only did we receive overnight help with our newborn, but Lydia was a huge support and resource to me as a new mom. We can't thank Lydia and Family Foundations enough!
— Nicole J.
Had a great experience with Bryn! She was extremely flexible and accommodating to my unique situation. Unfortunately, we had to deal with the change in Doula in the middle of our contract, but she made sure there was coverage. Nicole was amazing and Chantelle was great as well! Extremely professional
— Jeshika P.
I would highly recommend The Family Foundations for overnight newborn care. We hired Alyssa as our newborn care specialist for 6 weeks and it was such a helpful service that allowed us to get much needed sleep. Alyssa was a pleasure to work with- she was professional, kind, knowledgeable, and we felt comfortable with our baby in her care.
— Erica P.
Bryn and Alyssa were an absolute God-send. Having them as our overnight doulas was truly a non-negotiable and made my entire postpartum experience more peaceful, supported, and enjoyable. We originally signed up for 6 weeks and ended up resigning for a total of 12 weeks. Their care and expertise was everything we needed and truly helped us have a much better early post Partum experience. Cannot recommend them enough!
— Shae L.
I feel incredibly lucky to have worked with Bryn and the Family Foundations team for the past 3 months with my son. Even though he came a few weeks early, the team jumped into action and was able to get coverage for me before my confinement nanny arrived. We also extended my contract - I really appreciated the flexibility. I had the pleasure of working directly with Bryn, Kelsey, Chantelle, and Amy, all of whom were professional, caring, and of course extremely helpful! Would absolutely book this world-class team again.
— Leslie M.
I hired Kelsey for overnights and Bryn for daytime to help out with my 3-4 month old daughter. I had them both help for about 2-1/2 months until my husband returned home from his job.
Kelsey was amazing and so comforting, as I was sort of hesitant with the overnight help at first. She would send me pictures of my daughter over night and send me text updates that I could see in the middle of the night if I woke up and checked. My daughter loved her for sure and she really helped with getting her comfortable with self soothing!
Bryn is just incredible! My daughter adores her and because she got to spend so much time with her (8-2pm MWF) she got to really love her. Bryn helped with a nap schedule in line, helping her get adjusted to her crib, helped with strengthening tummy time and most importantly, really helped me with feeling supported and helped. With my husband being gone for months at a time due to work, I loved having someone I could count on 100% and someone who would go the extra the mile with staying a little later if I needed or even offering to help run errands with me with her. Bryn became a part of our family very quickly and my daughter loves her for sure.
I really couldn’t recommend the both of them enough!! They are both so sweet and helpful for sure. If you’re looking for any kind of nanny help, definitely try to get on either of their schedules for sure!
— Taylor C.
Cannot recommend highly enough! They are the BEST!
— Rahgan Jensen
When we hired Bryn on as a newborn care specialist, we had interviewed many other potential candidates. Many other candidates seemed more interested in how they thought things should be rather than working with us and incorporating our perspectives or preferences. Bryn was open, helpful and ready to offer advice as well as research things that we had questions on. Her top priority was always our daughter's health and wellbeing. She helped us transition from bassinet to crib perfectly. She was able to get us on a sleep schedule with the baby and adapt when a situation presented itself.
We could say many more wonderful things, but I will end this by saying that she was an amazing help to our family. Our daughter is doing so well, even as we went into the 4 month sleep regression. I have no doubts that it is because of the foundation that was laid down in those first 3 months.
— Corey B.
If you are looking for a caring, nurturing, and education based Overnight Infant Care Specialist, Bryn is your absolute go to! Bryn joined our family when my newborn was 3 days old. I was exhausted- sleep deprived and trying to figure out everything that goes into being a first time mom. Bryn was pivotal in my postpartum recovery - emotionally and physically. No question was too small or big for her and was always willing to go the extra mile to ensure I was taking care of myself and my baby. She was even able to find me a milk donor when I was transitioning her from formula to breast milk and waiting for my own supply to come in. She honors your own perspective and always comes from a place of insight and experience, but never judgment.
Her education based approach was exactly what I needed and helped my baby sleep through the night within two months! No cry out method or harsh techniques- just soothing and tons of love and care. For those considering her overnight service -do it- and opt to extend up front. We initially hired her for 8 weeks, 3 times a week and extended to 12 weeks, 6 nights a week because of the immense progress our daughter was making (she is now up to 9 hrs of consecutive night time sleep) and the alleviation of sleep deprivation. Bryn is your all knowing source and has established a community of other caring people in her circle that she can refer you to- from sleep consultants to Doulas and always ensures you are taken care of.
I am so grateful that Bryn has become part of our family and village that has helped us with our baby.
— Nicolle H.
I would highly recommend Family Foundations for newborn services. Bryn was so flexible and willing to do anything I needed to support me. She stepped in to help without being asked. She has a strong background with lots of experience that made me comfortable enough to trust her with my baby. What a wonderful service she offers!
— Abby D.
My experience with Az Family Foundations was top notch! Bryn is EXTREMELY knowledgeable and also no nonsense which I loved. It was my first time hiring a newborn care specialist. For nighttime care. At first I was nervous and I can say after 12 weeks it was SUCH a HUGE help adjusting to my third baby. She answered all my questions even the ones I “should’ve remembered” as a third time mom, and she did so with such kindness. Every week I looked forward to her coming and caught myself asking “Is it Monday yet??”
We got the baby on a nice schedule and by the time our contract ended baby was sleeping through the night! She makes it so easy to relax and recoup after a long day of caring for the littles. I could really focus on myself and make sure i was taken care of too. I hear her team is equally as wonderful as she is! I will be forever grateful for her and the experience I had. 10/10 would recommend. Whether you choose nighttime or day time care she’s worth it.
— Charis L.
In my opinion, hiring a postpartum doula is absolutely worth the investment, especially when you choose Family Foundations. This was my second pregnancy, and I knew I would need support once baby arrived. After meeting Bryn, I quickly decided to hire her. When I ended up having a C-section, I was especially grateful knowing she would be there to help. Bryn went above and beyond, even accompanying me to my baby’s first doctor’s appointment. She alleviated so much stress by taking care of meals for my husband and toddler, which allowed me to focus on recovery. Bryn is incredibly kind and sweet, and it was truly a joy having her in our home. Even after our contract ended, I reached out to her, and she responded right away. It’s so reassuring to know that you’re not just another client to her—she genuinely cares about the families she works with.
— Katie W.
Bryn provided my family with two weeks of postpartum nutrition meal prep. I had a difficult labor that ended in an unplanned c-section, and I was not able to be up and cooking for my family and nourishing my body in recovery the way that I would have wanted to. Bryn’s services made it possible for me to rest, heal, and bond with my baby without sacrificing proper nutrition for my recovery. Her expertise in what nutrition mom’s need while postpartum is invaluable.
Nothing is better than waking up from a nap with your baby and coming out to a perfectly clean kitchen, and fully stocked fridge! Bryn is incredibly professional to work and communicate with, and she made the whole process so smooth. It is evident that she truly cares about her clients and wants to support them the absolute best she can. I am thankful to have had Bryn’s support in such a crucial time of recovery.
— Kenna T.
We used The Family Foundations Agency for newborn care services, and I can’t say enough good things! The whole process—from first inquiry to matching with our newborn care specialist, Chantelle—was smooth, professional, and stress-free. Chantelle was with us from January to March and made a huge difference in our lives as new parents. She cared for our baby overnight, giving us the gift of sleep, and taught us so much about infant sleep habits along the way. We felt completely supported and confident thanks to her. Highly recommend this agency and Chantelle!
— Megan A.
So glad to have had the extra help ! Bryn made every effort to help me and my family as we navigated postpartum having 3 littles under 4 (one being a newborn) . I have a history of postpartum depression and so far this has been the best postpartum experience I’ve had. Having extra hands, time for a nap and help with meals was a game changer.
— Carolyn Larsen
Working with AZ family foundations was the best decision I made for myself post partum. Bryn was an absolute god send through my PP journey. She took the best care of our daughter, which allowed me to rest, and she provided me with such knowledgeable advice and guidance for our baby’s future. I cannot recommend Bryn, her company and their services enough! 10/10!!
— Courtney begnaud
Chantelle at family foundations saved us! I had a very rough and traumatic delivery and I was not prepared for the recovery on top of caring for a newborn which I quickly realized I knew nothing about. I thought I had PPD but it turns out I just needed a wise woman to support me. She was so knowledgeable about my baby and taught me things I had never been told before and it made a huge difference in my baby’s happiness. Chantelle gave me the space to recover and feel human again. I’m so thankful for her and Family Foundations!
— Leah Goodman
I truly cannot speak highly enough of Chantelle. She was incredibly helpful during the first weeks of our daughter’s life and made the transition from one to two children not only manageable, but enjoyable.
Chantelle has extensive personal and professional experience with newborns. I trusted her judgment not only from her hospital work in Labor and Delivery but as a mother of four. Her competence and professionalism gave us the peace of mind to rest and because of her, I woke up each morning refreshed and excited to care for my baby. I also feel this gave me the bandwidth to be fully engaged and present with my toddler and support her through the transition.
Chantelle was also an invaluable sounding board and support to me personally as I navigated my new role as a mother of two. When I was determining whether to breastfeed or formula feed my daughter, she did not express any opinions or show any judgment on the matter. Instead, she listened, validated my feelings, and offered to help me make whatever choice was best for me and my family.
Based on our experience with her, I highly recommend Chantelle as a newborn care specialist.
— colleen feeney
We hired Bryn as a newborn care specialist to help out with our newborn for overnights. We ended up having her 5 nights a week for 9 weeks.
She was such an enormous help to us as this was our second child and we wanted to start off with a great foundation with good sleep for our baby, and for us. She supported me as I continued to breastfeed our little one during the night and would bring baby to me to nurse, and made sure that baby was attended to in everything that he needed through the night and early mornings.
Her immense knowledge on all things pertaining to babies and their development was so beyond helpful as our second child had completely different hurdles to figure out than our first, and we were constantly picking her brain on all different subjects as our baby grew in those previous early weeks.
She was always punctual, respectful, and caring. We loved working with Bryn and would highly recommend her!
— Tyler Klepfish
I can’t say enough positive things about Bryn and my experience with her as our nanny. Bryn is clearly highly educated in newborns and infants, and it showed through our daughter rapidly gaining skills under her care. Bryn nannied for us for 3.5 months and in that time our daughter learned to roll over, self sooth to sleep, and crawl by 6 months. Bryn is super reliable and was extremely good communicator. She also sent me my daughter’a schedule every day and took photos. 10/10
— Allison Bischoff
We hired Bryn earlier this year to support us with our 3 month old baby a few days a week. It was during the craziest time as we were navigating the sale of our house and coordinating our cross country move simultaneous to everything postpartum. She brought the only stability we had in our lives at the time. Bryn is professionally, knowledgeable, caring, kind, communicative, and detail oriented. She gave us confidence that our baby was safe with her during those days I needed to focus on getting our home and move in order, and my only regret is that we couldn’t pack her up and take her to the East Coast with us! We will forever be grateful for the months that Bryn shared with us, loving on and caring for our precious little one.
— Kathryn Wilton
We utilized Bryn’s overnight services for our daughter, Daphne, from 5 weeks to 18 weeks old. Bryn is a delight to work with and her services have been invaluable. As first time parents, we had so many questions which Bryn was always happy to answer. She advised us on daytime schedules, nighttime routines, transition to the crib, feeding schedules, etc. Bryn played a huge role in improving our daughter’s daytime and nighttime sleep. We could not have gotten through the newborn phase without her! My only regret is not finding Bryn sooner. I think having her from weeks 0-4 would have made the first month of parenting so much more enjoyable and restful.
— Leslie Kinahan
Bryn is one of my most trusted colleagues and shows true professionalism while operating her business. She has a wealth of knowledges due to years of experience in the childcare field as a nanny and postpartum doula/NCS. Whenever I have an overload of clients Bryn is one of the first people I refer out to! Bryn is continuously looking for ways to provide for her clients through elevated trainings, she is one of the few in AZ who have a deep understanding of postpartum nutrition. Anyone who I refer to Bryn is truly in the best hands, and you can’t go wrong with choosing her support!
— Rebekah Carrozzo
