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.
Receive a dollar-for-dollar Arizona tax credit when you donate to Southwest Human Development! Arizona offers an income tax credit to people who support qualifying charitable organizations.
You can receive up to $400 back on your state taxes as an individual or up to $800 when filing married/joint!
Itemizing your taxes is not necessary, and you can claim this credit in addition to other foster care and public or private school tax credits.
Southwest Human Developments Arizona Charitable Tax Credit QCO Code is 20390. You’ll need this number when filing your state taxes!
For more information about the tax credit and filing instructions, please visit the Arizona Department of Revenue website.
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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