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 stimulated.  As Arizona's largest nonprofit dedicated to creating a healthy start for children from birth to five years old, our experts know the importance of providing a...

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...

Valley Parents Advocate for Children’s Initiatives

Strolling Thunder is a baby advocacy campaign that aims to raise awareness and promote policies supporting young children's healthy development. This national campaign is spearheaded by Zero to Three, a nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring that all infants and toddlers have a strong start in life. Strolling Thunder has gained momentum...

Bring the Holidays to a Child in Need

Gingerbread Kids need you! This year, more than 1,000 kids in need have been identified by our program staff for our holiday giving campaign. Many generous corporate and community partners are providing gifts for children and families in need. We’ve been able to line up donors for 800 kids so...

Support inclusion this April with Bashas’

Join Bashas' in celebrating Champions for Inclusion this April! All month long, Bashas' customers can support three local charities making a difference for people with disabilities – Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center, Special Olympics Arizona and Southwest Human Development, the Easterseals affiliate for central and northern Arizona. Southwest Autism Research...

Early childhood training: The Effects of Domestic Violence on Children

In recognition of April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month, the Greater Phoenix Child Abuse Prevention Council and Southwest Human Development present a free training on Thursday, April 14th for early childhood professionals: The Effects of Domestic Violence on Children. Children who witness or are victims of abuse are more likely...

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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