The saying “It takes a village to raise a child” has never been more relevant. At Child & Family Resources, we strive to be that village. Serving Arizona families, we provide education, prevention, and childcare support, helping parents navigate challenges while empowering children and youth to grow and thrive.
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At Child & Family Resources, we empower children, youth, and families to build bright, thriving futures.
At Child & Family Resources, we work by partnering with families, schools, and communities across Arizona. Through prevention programs, educational resources, and quality childcare, we identify needs, provide support, and empower children, youth, and parents. Our collaborative approach ensures every family has the tools to grow, thrive, and succeed.
Since 1970, Child & Family Resources has been dedicated to supporting Arizona families. Originally founded as The Tucson Association for Child Care, we’ve spent over 55 years addressing unmet needs, bridging gaps in social services, and providing quality childcare, education, and prevention programs to help children and communities thrive.
Child & Family Resources is guided by experienced leaders, often drawn from the communities we serve, who are dedicated to empowering families, strengthening communities, and ensuring every child can thrive.
At Child & Family Resources, our work is guided by our core values – we do it with H.E.A.R.T. With Humility, Empathy, Advocacy, Respect, and Trust, we define who we are and how we serve our communities. These values shape every program we offer, every partnership we build, and every family we support, ensuring that our mission to empower children, youth, and families to build bright, thriving futures is at the heart of everything we do.
At Child & Family Resources, we believe our strength comes from the people we serve and the people who serve alongside us. Today, 54% of our workforce and 51% of our leadership identify as Black, Indigenous, Latinx, Multiracial, or from other historically underrepresented communities, reflecting our commitment to building a team that mirrors the families and communities we support. Our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging is ongoing. We continue to listen, learn, and evolve—because when our people feel seen, valued, and supported, our impact is stronger.
We are intentional about recruiting, developing, and advancing talent from diverse backgrounds. Through ongoing professional development and clearly defined pathways for growth, we work to ensure every team member has the opportunity to thrive.
We also recognize that many LGBTQ+ individuals continue to face discrimination and exclusion in the workplace. At CFR, we are committed to fostering a safe, affirming, and inclusive environment for employees of all sexual orientations and gender identities. This includes ongoing learning, inclusive language practices, and actively challenging assumptions that can create barriers to belonging.
Nationally, women represent approximately 73% of the nonprofit workforce; at Child & Family Resources, 97% of our team identifies as female. We are committed to supporting an inclusive workplace that values people of all gender identities, expressions, and lived experiences.
Advocacy advances our mission by strengthening systems, communities, and opportunities families rely on. We champion policies that help children grow, learn and succeed. By partnering with local leaders, organizations, and statewide alliances, we amplify our impact and build thriving communities supporting children, youth and families.
Whether you are an individual or a Company, there are many ways to support us. Learn more about volunteering, joining our Circle of Giving, sponsoring an event, and more.
Our thrift store, Great Things Thrift Store at 4140 W Ina Rd in Tucson, offers quality items at affordable prices and all proceeds support our nonprofit programs for Arizona children, teens, and families.