The first 2,000 days of a child’s life between birth and kindergarten are critical to development and their chances of lifelong health and well-being.
We are Arizona’s largest nonprofit dedicated to early childhood development serving 135,000 children and their families each year.
Our more than 900 caring and highly-qualified staff provide 40 early childhood programs and services to children, families and professionals in Arizona.
Southwest Human Development’s annual Back-to-School Supply Drive gives the community an opportunity to help children in need begin the school year with all of the tools they need for academic success.
The National Retail Federation reports that families with children in elementary through high school planned to spend an average of more than $680 per child in 2017. For families in low-income neighborhoods, the costs are simply not realistic.
You can help by making a financial contribution to provide children in need with the school supplies they need to succeed in the classroom!
Plus, back-to-school school supply drive donations are eligible for up to an $800 Arizona Charitable Tax Credit!
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Our early childhood professionals are available to answer any questions you may have about young children ages 0-5 in the areas of child development, feeding, sleep, behavior and more.
Southwest Human Development offers more than 40 programs that support Arizona children and families with a special focus on ages 0-5.
Supporting children’s early relationships and promoting healthy development.
Helping children enter school ready to learn through high-quality early childhood education programs.
Providing comprehensive support, evaluation and intervention that best fits each child’s unique needs.
Offering families and caregivers support, counseling and resources critical to a child’s well-being.
“I see a difference between them and others not in the program. They’re learning basic skills like being the line leader or the door holder. Other kids don’t know their letters and numbers.”
With your support we can do even more