MAKERS Invite
...
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’re Arizona’s largest nonprofit dedicated to early childhood development serving 140,000 children, families and professionals.
Our more than 800 caring and highly-qualified staff provide 40 early childhood programs and services to children, families and professionals in Arizona.
BIRTH TO FIVE HELPLINE™
Call 877-705-KIDS (5437) for Free Child Development Support
The Birth to Five Helpline is a free service open to all Arizona families with young children looking for the latest child development information from experts in the field. Professionals may also take advantage of this service.
Call the Helpline to speak with one of our bilingual (English/Spanish) early childhood specialists, on duty Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. You can also leave a voicemail, complete our online contact form (below), or text the Helpline 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Learn more
News
September Shines a Spotlight on Baby Safety
September is Baby Safety Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of keeping our youngest family members safe and s...
Postpartum Depression in the News
The recent FDA approval of the first pill specifically intended to treat postpartum depression which affects roughly 1 in 7 women who have g...
The Strongest Start for Every Child: Navigating Expectant Parents’ Top Worries
Expectant parents often experience a mix of excitement and anxiety as they prepare for the arrival of their baby. As Arizona’s largest...
Setting the Stage for Success: The Birth to 5 Guide for Getting Ready for School
From the moment your child is born, they embark on an incredible journey of growth and development. These early years lay the foundation for...
Help Children Thrive During the Summer Break
Summer break is a wonderful time for children to relax and have fun, but it’s also crucial to keep their curious minds engaged and sti...
We’re here to help.
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.
Programs for Children & Families
Southwest Human Development offers more than 40 programs that support Arizona children and families with a special focus on ages 0-5.
Child Development and Mental Health
Supporting children’s early relationships and promoting healthy development.
Early Literacy & Head Start
Helping children enter school ready to learn through high-quality early childhood education programs.
Easterseals Disabilities Services
Providing comprehensive support, evaluation and intervention that best fits each child’s unique needs.
Family Support & Child Welfare
Offering families and caregivers support, counseling and resources critical to a child’s well-being.
The Martinez-Aguirre Family
“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.”
Early Childhood Professional Development Opportunities
We offer a variety of nationally-recognized professional development opportunities for people who work with young children including Quality First Coaching and Assessment, Smart Support Mental Health Consultation, Birth to Five Helpline for Professionals, Language and Learning Initiatives, and our Inclusion Program.
Stay in the know
Join our email list and stay up to date on upcoming events, professional development trainings, news and more.
Helping Arizona Children & Families
With your support we can do even more