Arizona’s Children Association offers a number of programs designed to not just treat existing problems, but to prevent them altogether. Via education, information and support programs, family members learn to feel more confident and competent as a unit. Prevention initiatives throughout the state encourage validation and empowerment of the individual and, as a result, serve to strengthen the family as a whole.

Just a few of the prevention programs offered are:

The Parent Connection in Tucson is one of our oldest prevention programs, offering seminars, parenting classes and workshops that allow families in the community to come together to explore, learn and acquire positive parenting skills. The Parent Connection is a resource center that enriches the lives of children, birth to five, by providing parents with education, information and support.

Child Haven in Prescott provides temporary safe haven for children in times of family crisis.  Child Haven provides free crisis nursery care for young children and their families in Yavapai County.

The KARE Family Center (Kinship and Adoption Resource Education), located in Tucson, provides education and training programs designed to educate relative caregivers and new adoptive parents and provide the family support needed to prevent significant problems from ever occurring.

In Maricopa County, Nuestra Familia combines prevention and intervention programs in a home-based family support and preservation format geared to strengthening the family by creating a safe and nurturing home. This program is unique in that there are no financial or other eligibility requirements beyond the family's need.

Golden Gate Community Center provides a comprehensive array of services for all age groups from preschoolers to seniors.  Education and health programs, organized sports and fitness activities are available at little or no cost.  For more than 70 years the Center has been providing a safe and enjoyable place for children and families to participate in a wide variety of activities

For More Information

To request more information about prevention programs throughout the state, contact the Arizona’s Children Association office nearest you, or click here to complete the More Information Request Form or send an email to inquiries@arizonaschildren.org.