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'LITTLE' KIDS DIRECTORY

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2-1-1 ARIZONA

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MISSION:  Community Information and Referral Services transforms lives by linking individuals and families to vital community services throughout Arizona.

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY (DES)

AGENCY SELF-DESCRIPTION: Child Care Administration; Child Protective Services; Division of Developmental Disabilities.

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES
  • Arizona Smokers' Helpline
  • Children's Information Center
  • Folic Acid ProgramArizona
  • Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Hotline
  • WIC (Women, Infants and Children

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES – Bureau of Women’s and Children’s Health, Office for Children with Special Health Care Needs (OCSHCN)

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES – Bureau of Women’s and Children’s Health, Office for Children with Special Health Care Needs (OCSHCN)

MISSION: To continuously improve comprehensive systems of care that enhances the health, future and quality of life for children and youth, their families and the communities in which they live. To maximize the health of children and youth with special health care needs by building partnerships with families and professionals, both public and private, so that CYSHCN have the opportunity to reach their full potential.

ARIZONA EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM HIGH COUNTRY EARLY INTERVENTION, INC. YAVAPAI COUNTY

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We are dedicated to the belief that all children are capable of incredible growth despite any limitations they may presently be demonstrating. To this end, we strive to work with Yavapai County families with children (birth to 3) to provide the best possible early intervention services available, without regard to degree of delay, income, or race.

ARIZONA HEALTH CARE COST CONTAINMENT SYSTEM (AHCCCS)

AGENCY SELF-DESCRIPTION:

AHCCCS provides several health care insurance plans that provide medical coverage for doctor’s office visits, physical exams, immunizations, prenatal care, hospital care and prescriptions.

ARIZONA POISON & DRUG INFORMATION CENTER

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MISSION: The Arizona Poison & Drug Information Center at the University Health Sciences College of Pharmacy in Tucson provides a 24-hour free telephone service for relevant advice about poison, chemical and medication-related emergencies, referral assistance and complete information on poison and toxins, as well as poison prevention and safe use of medications.

ARIZONA POSTPARTUM WELLNESS COALITION (APWC) QUAD CITIES CHAPTER

AGENCY SELF-DESCRIPTION:

Warmline volunteers provide phone support to new mothers. Calls are returned within three hours between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. in English or Spanish. Mother-to-Mother pregnancy and postpartum adjustment support group began during the summer of 2009.

ARIZONA SELF HELP

ARIZONA SELF HELP

AGENCY SELF-DESCRIPTION:

An internet-based program that estimates a family’s eligibility for various state programs including: Cash and Nutrition Assistance; housing and utility assistance; health insurance from AHCCCS; and child care benefits.

ARIZONA STATE SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF & THE BLIND

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Committed to excellence in education of all children and youth with hearing or vision loss throughout Arizona. Committed to partnerships with families, school districts, communities and others that will enable children and youth with hearing or vision loss to succeed now and in the future.

ASSOCIATION FOR SUPPORTIVE CHILD CARE

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MISSION: To enhance the quality of child care for children in Arizona.

BIRTH TO FIVE HELPLINE at Southwest Human Development

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AGENCY SELF-DESCRIPTION: Birth to Five Helpline is managed and operated by Southwest Human Development, Arizona's largest nonprofit dedicated to early childhood development providing services that help families with young children birth to five years of age.

BLANKETS 4 KIDS, INC.

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Blankets 4 Kids is devoted to providing comfort, warmth, and security to children who are in families that may not be able to provide these essential components themselves. We provide less fortunate children from Ashfork & Williams, AZ to those in the Tri-City area of Prescott with a warm blanket. We service 16 different agencies in the Quad-City area, offering warmth and security to kid's that might not have much. 

BUENA VISTA CHILDREN’S SERVICES

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MISSION: Buena Vista Children’s Services is a community-based nonprofit organization that designs, develops and implements model programs for children. Programs address emerging needs in the areas of child care, child abuse prevention, education, parenting, special needs, resource and referral. Buena Vista Children’s Services fosters innovative programs and leadership to enhance the quality of life for children in Yavapai, Navajo, Coconino, Gila and Apache Counties.

CASA OF YAVAPAI COUNTY

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Our mission is to advocate for the best interest of abused and neglected children who are involved in the Juvenile Court System.  We promote and support community based volunteers, certified by the Supreme Court, who provide quality advocacy to help assure each child a safe, permanent and nurturing home.        

PHONE REFERRALS & 24-HOUR HOTLINES

Emergency Services: 911 Police, Fire and Ambulance


Arizona Poison & Drug Information Center - website
(800) 222-1222
Birth to Five Helpline - website 
(877) 705-KIDS (5437)
Child Care Resource & Referral - website 
(800) 308-9000 

Childhelp National Hotline (based in AZ) - website
800-4-A-CHILD | (800) 422-4453

HAVEN FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER - website
(928) 505-3153

Stepping Stone Agencies - website
Domestic Violence Hotline: (928) 445-HOPE
(4673)

2-1-1 Arizona - website
Dial 2-1-1 to speak to a specialist
Yavapai County Community Health Services - website
Contact local agencies

West Yavapai Guidance Clinic Children and Family Services - website
(928) 445-5211