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Why are tax credits so complicated?

Many Arizona taxpayers miss an opportunity to give back to the community because they don’t know about the Arizona tax credits, or are uncertain of the process. We sat down to talk with Southwest Human Development’s Chief Development Officer Jake Adams to learn more about the Arizona Charitable Tax Credit,...
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Social Work Spotlight: Medical Child Abuse

Suzanne M. Schunk, LCSW, ACSW, is the vice president of Family Support Services at Southwest Human Development. In her 40 years’ experience of dedicating her life to helping children and their families – nearly 20 years with medical child abuse cases –  Suzanne has worked with families in which parents...
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6 Valley attractions with educational benefits for young ones

As the summer heat comes to an end, families are left with the perfect opportunity to gather the kids together, recharge and refresh. Many Valley destinations and activities offer unique opportunities to teach young children about the world around them. There are plenty of affordable, local attractions to choose from...
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How to help your baby cope with teething

A baby’s teething process typically begins in between 3 and 12 months of age. While this stage of development can be uncomfortable for babies, parents can take steps to help make the process as smoothly as possible as their baby grows and develops. Know the signs of teething A parent’s...
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Advantages of raising children to be bilingual, multilingual

An increasing number of children raised in Arizona’s melting pot of culture and diversity grow up in dual-language households. In recent years, the Center for Immigration Studies reports that nearly 30 percent of Arizona children and teens speak a language other than English at home. Many children navigate language fluidity...

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