Child and Family Resources
Tucson Location and Programs
2800 E. Broadway Blvd.Tucson, AZ 85716(520) 881-8940(520)325-8780 faxPlease click on program titles for more detailed information:
Childcare Services:
Infant/toddler care givers receive comprehensive training at no cost. Training is based on a nationally recognized curriculum. Participants receive financial incentives for their attendance.
Family child care providers are reimbursed for nutritious meals served to children in their care. Nutrition training is provided annually. Call toll-free at 1-800-941-3088 for more information.
Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) is a FREE statewide program in Arizona that helps families find high quality child care to fit your families unique needs. CCR&R also provides information about community trainings, resources for child care providers and statistical data for the
early childhood community. For more information, or to receive customized referrals to childcare please call toll free 1-800-308-9000 or direct (520) 325-5778 or visit our website at www.azchildcare.org
This program provides training, technical assistance, and professional development for people who want to become certified child care providers in a home setting for the Arizona Department of Economic Security.
Feeding with Love
In conjunction with the Centers for Disease Control, this program helps family child care homes reduce the risk of childhood obesity by setting standards for nutrition and physical activity. Training and coaching are provided to home providers to implement written wellness policies to keep children healthy.
Project BEST
Infant/toddler care givers receive comprehensive training and on-site technical assistance. Training is based on a nationally recognized curriculum. Participants receive financial incentives and college credit (optional) for their attendance and participation.
Project M.O.R.E. is a recruitment and support program for child care providers. Through this program you have access to financial assistance for business start-up costs, professional and educational opportunities, opportunities to collaborate with other child care providers, and marketing assistance for your business. This program also has benefits for existing providers.
Quality First!
This is Arizona’s voluntary quality improvement program for early care and education programs serving children birth through age 5. Child care centers and home providers can apply for the program. If accepted, they will receive financial incentives, professional development, access to child care health consultants, and coaching.
Our School-Age Services offer high quality out-of-school time programs for children aged 5 to 12. Happy Hours is a before-and-after school program offering a variety of creative, recreational and physical activities, as well as enrichment and homework opportunities. Happy Hours Summer Enrichment is an all-inclusive summer program with weekly classes and field trips. All sites care for children with special needs and offer a sliding fee scale, sibling discounts, and accept DES child care subsidies.
Tucson Nursery School (TNS)
Tucson Nursery School (TNS) was founded in 1946 and is a licensed, high quality, non-profit preschool and child care center located in the Pueblo Gardens/Vistas neighborhood. TNS is open Monday-Friday, 6:30am-6:00pm, serving children ages 6 weeks to 10 years. Full and half day programs are available, including flexible schedules ranging from 2-5 days. Nutritious meals and snacks are provided. For more information, call 792-0114.
Family and Youth Programs:
Artisans
This program provides services to children who are enrolled members under the Regional Behavioral Health Authority and their families. Our goal is to provide short term strength-based interventions to support families in the home environment and to promote healthy family functioning, improved communication, and to enhance the emotional, behavioral, and psychological status of the child. In addition, we provide assistance with parenting skills, behavior modification techniques, and a family-centered service plan. Our services are available for children ages birth through 18.
A program for girls aged 12-14 residing in Pima County. Participants learn about themselves and others, and are empowered to be healthy and successful women in today’s society. The program is offered at specific schools and community locations in Pima County.
Mentors for Moms
Tucson Mentors for Moms is partnered with the Teenage Parent Program (TAPP), the alternative high school for teen parents in TUSD. Mentors provide academic tutoring, career planning, job search skills, and resources for post-secondary education.
Early Intervention for Infants & Toddlers (EIIT)
Family Support Specialists visit families with children aged 3 and under who have developmental delays. Eligible children must be referred through the Division of Developmental Disabilities. Family Support Specialists develop relationships with each child and help promote appropriate development. Parents learn the best ways to support their child’s abilities.
Provides knowledge, resources, and a support network to strengthen family relationships. Participation may start during pregnancy, and families must enroll before the child is three months old. Parents learn about healthy child development and age appropriate expectations. Workshops and in-home visits encourage healthy attitudes and positive parenting techniques.
Provides knowledge, resources, and support in the family home to strengthen family relationships and maximize the potential for family reunification and avoid placement disruption for children. Through this program, parents learn about healthy child development, age appropriate expectations, and parenting skills. This program provides support to families in the home environment and tailors the interventions to the specific needs of the family.
Youth Empowered for Success (YES)
This program supports students in five high schools in “creating conditions for success” in their schools. Working in partnership with adults, youth learn strategies and implement projects to create a more caring atmosphere on their campuses and to strengthen school connectedness. These experiences help the students develop leadership qualities. An annual Teen Institute brings the youth from more than 26 high schools across Pima County and Southeastern Arizona together for a six-day, summer training.
This program provides workshops for court referred, juvenile offenders, aged 8 to 14, and their families. It’s designed to help juveniles make better choices, so that they will not return to the criminal justice system in the future. In the workshops, youth and their families explore alternative ways to resolve conflict, manage anger, resist peer pressure, solve problems, communicate more clearly, and manage challenging behaviors. Youth may also complete community service.
Reaching Adolescents Prevention Project (RAPP)
RAPP is a prevention and education program for at-risk minority youth, ages 13 – 21. Using the Say It Straight (SIS) curriculum in conjunction with family support services, RAPP aims to increase protection against substance abuse and HIV transmission. The SIS curriculum focuses on recognizing disempowering behaviors and replacing them with empowering behaviors and communication techniques.
