Events

FREE Family Event ‘Thrive to 5 Playfest’ Set for Sat Mar 23

Southwest Human Development, Arizona’s largest nonprofit organization dedicated to early childhood development,is hosting the third annual Thrive to Five Playfest on Saturday, March 23, 2024, from 9am to 1pm at the Arizona State Fairgrounds in Phoenix.  This free family event features activities tailored for young children from birth to five and...

Grand Opening Celebration of New Head Start Location Tuesday, December 12

Southwest Human Development is celebrating the opening of a new Head Start location on the Larry C. Kennedy campus in the Creighton School District in Phoenix with an open house on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. The event is a first look at the brand-new facility, which...

AZ Students Wrap Up the Annual MAKERS of Change Assistive Technology Challenge

It's almost time! Nine outstanding high school teams will be showcasing their solutions to the 2023 MAKERS of Change Assistive Technology Challenge on Friday, October 20th. More than 71 teams from 18 different Arizona high schools embarked on this year's challenge to develop an engaging device, accessory, or...

Grow A Reader: Because Books Still Matter

In the digital age, children’s books for early readers can seem like an archaic, ineffective tool when compared to tablets with flashy buttons, interactivity and animations to promote literacy. At Southwest Human Development, we know that books are not only a traditional way to get children introduced to reading and...

Arizona families make their voices heard at Strolling Thunder

Annual advocacy day encourages policymakers to Think Babies™ Southwest Human Development joined the Arizona Early Childhood Alliance (AZECA) for the annual Early Childhood Day on Thursday, Feb. 24. The day of advocacy brings together families and early childhood champions to raise awareness of the importance of a child’s earliest years. The event featured Strolling...

Meet Our Thrive to 5 Playfest Ambassadors

At Southwest Human Development, our services improve lives and help families by supporting young children and their caregivers during the first five years of life. These services are supported in part by our upcoming Thrive to 5 Playfest on Saturday, March 12. Here are just a few of the children whose...

5 Spring Break family attractions in Phoenix

Spring Break is a welcome respite for parents and children. The stress and burnout experienced by families during the pandemic have made breaks especially appreciated. Whether you haven't made Spring Break plans or your plans were canceled due to surging COVID-19 cases, there is plenty of fun right here in...

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