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Training

Child & Family Resources is pleased to offer trainings to support child care providers, families and youth.

Child Care Providers

Arizona Infant/Toddler Institute - Infant/Toddler caregivers receive free, comprehensive training with on-site technical assistance. Training is based on a nationally recognized curriculum. Participants receive credit hours and financial incentive for their attendance. Available statewide.
1-877-733-1270
Brochure in English | Brochure in Spanish

Child & Adult Care Food Program - Family child care providers are reimbursed for nutritious meals served to children in their care. Nutrition training is provided annually. For information call:
1-800-941-3088.
In Douglas, Nogales, Sierra Vista, Tucson, Yuma.

Child Care Home Recruitment - Family child care providers receive training, technical assistance and professional development. This program recruits and trains people to become certified child care providers in their own homes for the Arizona Department of Economic Security. In Nogales, Safford, Sierra Vista, Tucson, Yuma.
Brochure in English | El folleto en español

Child Care Resource & Referral - Call 520-325-5778 or l-800-308-9000 Training schedules for child care providers are also available at www.azchildcare.org. In Douglas, Nogales, Safford, Sierra Vista, Tucson, Yuma.
Child Care Resource & Referral Form.

Family To Family - A free statewide training program which enhances the skills of family child care providers in the areas of child development, nutrition, and the business of family child care. Training also includes a self-study manual and CPR/First Aid Certification. In Douglas, Nogales, Phoenix, Sierra Vista, Tucson, Yuma.
1-800-790-5913

Provider Education Program - Workshops and on-site technical assistance are available to child care providers to meet the needs and challenges of their jobs. In Douglas, Nogales, Safford, Sierra Vista, Tucson, Yuma.
520-321-3755

Download Provider Education Program brochure
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Training for Youth

Choices for Teen Parents - Provides educational services, parenting and life skills training, case management, health services, job development/ placement, referrals to community services, mentoring and parent support to teen parents. Services are provided in collaboration with Child & Family Resources, Big Brothers and Big Sisters, Parents Anonymous, Yuma County Health Department, Yuma Private Industry Council and Yuma Union High School. In Yuma only.

Girl Talk / Guy Talk Prevention Programs - Middle-school-aged youth learn skills to help them resist sexual activity, drug and alcohol use. They build strong futures in fun, gender-separate, after-school clubs. A summer program is offered at two school sites. In Tucson and Santa Cruz.

Centers for Adolescent Parents - A comprehensive program offering GED prep, parenting life skills education, career development, and free on-site child care. Available to young mothers ages 16-21. In Tucson and Phoenix.
Phoenix Area Teen Parent Resource Manual

Choices for Teen Parents - Provides educational services, parenting and life skills training, case management, health services, job development/ placement, referrals to community services, mentoring and parent support to teen parents. Services are provided in collaboration with Child & Family Resources, Big Brothers and Big Sisters, Parents Anonymous, Yuma County Health Department, Yuma Private Industry Council and Yuma Union High School. In Yuma only.

Independent Living Program - Assists foster children and former foster children ages 13 to 21 in their transition to becoming responsible adults. Case management, life skills group training and other support services are provided. In Yuma only.

Liberty Partnership - Provides services that enhance and strengthen the capacity of individuals, families and organizations on Tucson's south side. 520-573-3320

Pre-Adolescent Diversion Project - Youth (8 to 12) and their families are referred by Juvenile Court to participate in a workshop series. Here they learn new strategies to manage anger, solve problems, and improve family communication. Youth also complete valuable community service by working on age-appropriate projects throughout the community. In Tucson only.

Young Father's Programs - Assist young fathers in accessing community services, preparing for the GED test, establishing paternity, learning parenting and life skills, and building a lifelong commitment to their children. In Phoenix and Tucson. 602-234-3941

Youth Empowered for Success (YES) - Develops youth leadership to prevent teen suicide within selected high schools in Pima County. Teen youth and mentors develop and implement prevention programs within their school settings. 520-573-3320

Family Support

Artisans - Provides in-home assistance through a collaboration of community agencies to families referred by Child Protective Services. Families are offered parenting and life skills education, assistance in accessing community resources, crisis intervention and emotional support. In Phoenix, Tucson.

Child Care Resource & Referral - Parents can call 520-325-5778 or l-800-308-9000 for referrals to child care centers, preschools and homes, including school age programs. Referrals are also available at www.azchildcare.org. CCR&R helps to educate parents in the selection of appropriate child care.

Choices for Families - Offers in-home family support services through a community-based, multi-disciplinary collaboration. The continuum of services promote positive parenting, enhance family functioning and assist families in maintaining self sufficiency. In Douglas, Nogales, Safford, Sierra Vista, Tucson, and Yuma.

Early Intervention for Infants & Toddlers - Provides home-based intervention for infants, toddlers and their families who meet the eligibility criteria set by the Division of Developmental Disabilities. In Tucson only.

Healthy Families - A community-based home visitation program which provides support services beginning at the birth of a child or prenatally. Healthy Families is designed to reduce stress, enhance family functioning, promote child development and positive parent-child interaction, and minimize the incidence of abuse and neglect. In Douglas, Nogales, Phoenix, Safford, Sierra Vista, Tucson.

New! Parenting Education - Court-ordered education classes help parents resolve conflicts in their families and meet the needs of their children. In Phoenix only.

 


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