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Kinship Support Services

Support for Grandparents and Relatives Raising Children

You stepped up when a child in your family needed you. That took love and courage. AzCA is here to help you navigate what comes next, from benefits and legal questions to finding a community of people who understand what you are going through.

Is This Program for You?

You stepped up when a child in your family needed you. That took love and courage. AzCA is here to help you navigate what comes next, from benefits and legal questions to finding a community of people who understand what you are going through.
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How We Can Help

  • Help understand your rights and responsibilities as a kinship caregiver
  • Guidance on how to become a legal guardian
  • Help with applying for financial support through TANF, AHCCCS and KidsCare
  • Help enrolling a child in school or accessing medical care
  • Legal resource information
  • Support groups where you can connect with other caregivers in similar situations
  • Advocacy on your behalf with schools, courts, health care providers and DCS

Service availability varies by location. Most services are available in Phoenix and Tucson. Statewide referrals and information are available to everyone in Arizona.

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Reach Out Today

You do not have to figure this out on your own. Our team is ready to help.

Phoenix: 480.748.9269

Tucson 520.318.4882

Email: Kinship@arizonaschildren.org

For statewide services, complete an interest form at arizonaschildren.org/azca-interest-form. Services in Tucson are partially funded through the Older Americans Act Program. Special thanks to the Diaper Bank for their support of this program.