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Youth
- Childcare (Maricopa)
Free or Low Cost Childcare
Family Involvement Center – Respite Services
FIC offers respite services to provide parents or caregivers a break from the strain of parenting a child with complex needs. Respite can be provided for a few hours or for longer, depending on the needs of the family. Respite typically takes place in the family’s home or in another setting in the community. Respite care is an essential part of the overall support that families may need. FIC provides respite services for families of children ages 0 to 17 who are enrolled in behavioral health services.
5333 N. 7th St.
Phoenix, AZ 85014
Kandy Luty – (602) 412-4080 | kandy@familyinvolvementcenter.org
https://www.familyinvolvementcenter.org/
Family Involvement Center – Youth Support Services Day Camps
Currently, our in-office youth programs are offered in Glendale, Prescott Valley, and Flagstaff, Monday through Friday, until 7 p.m. Transportation is provided based on your child’s health plan. The youth program is also available as a home and community program. Youth receive individual mentoring services after school 2-4 times a month (or as needed). Saturday group sessions are also offered. During summer and various school breaks, both programs offer day programs with various schedules. Our Youth Programs are free, however, youth must be enrolled in AHCCCS and participate in behavioral health services. Please contact our Parent Assistance Center to enroll or for more information at 1-877-568-8468.
5333 N. 7th St.
Phoenix, AZ 85014
1-877-568-8468
Kandy Luty – (602) 412-4080 | kandy@familyinvolvementcenter.org
https://www.familyinvolvementcenter.org/
Home Care
Esperance’s Child Care
(602) 358-1406
Habiba Mohamed – Arabic
(602) 632-5738
Petronille Kabanga – French/Swahili/Lingala
(602) 410-5937
Rita Eeso – Arabic
(602) 367-9121
Salama Lupandu – Kinyarwanda/Swahili
(602) 817-8715
Venantie Mukagansa – Kinyarwanda/Swahili
(602) 488-4918
Independent Nannies
Ana Musato – Swahili
(602) 566-0935
Asli Osoble – Somali
(602) 410-5771
Kadijo Ahmed – Somali
(602) 358-1406
Luul Abdille – Somali
(602) 517-8018
Sharif Fatuma – Somai
(602) 367-9121
- Childcare (Pima)
Free or Low Cost Childcare
Childcare Resource & Referral – Finding Childcare Program
2800 E. Broadway Blvd.
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 325-5778
Monday-Friday: 8am-6pm
Saturday: 08am-12pm
Sunday: Closed
https://www.azccrr.com/Tucson Urban League – Project Y.E.S.
3425 E Grant Rd #101,
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 791-9522
https://tucsonurbanleague.org/ - Youth Programs (Maricopa)
Youth Programs
Chicanos Por La Causa – Refugee Youth Mentoring Program
Mentors serve as friends, role models and consistent sources of support by helping their mentee develop and reach their personal, academic and career goals. Most importantly, they build a fun, trusting, one-on-one relationship with their mentee. This is an opportunity to make a positive difference in the life of a young adult. Building a relationship with their mentee can be a slow process and mentors should be open to guidance, support, and creativity as they establish their relationship.
3216 West Van Buren Street
Phoenix, Arizona 85009
(602) 269-2578
chcc@cplc.org
https://www.cplc.org/education/youth.phpHead Start and Early Head Start
A program focusing on school readiness in the areas of language and cognitive development, early reading, science and mathematics, social skills, and physical development. Those who are eligible include children ages 0-5, families who meet federal income guidelines, pregnant women, families receiving SSI & TANF, and children diagnosed with disabilities, foster children and homeless families.
Available in Arabic, English, French, Spanish, and Swahili.
For more information visit: phoenix.gov/humanservices/programs/head-start
Lutheran Social Services
For many refugee students, entering school is an enormous transition that often involves learning a new language, adapting to a new culture, and establishing new routines. They bring with them a wealth of experience, culture, and perspectives that greatly enhance the classrooms that they are entering.
Michelle Buttrum, Education Coordinator: mbuttrum@lss-sw.org | 480-396-3795
https://www.lss-sw.org/center - Youth Programs (Pima)
Youth Programs
Lutheran Social Services – Refugee Youth Mentoring Program
The (RYMP) purpose is to foster a sense of self, establish a deeper connection to the Tucson community, and support youth on their quest to become capable, independent and well-rounded adults. This program matches mentors with refugees 15-24 years old, and together they work towards goals related to vocational advancement, educational success, or community participation. If you are interested in becoming a youth mentor or want to learn more about the RYMP, click here or check out the RYMP website here.
Brooke Balla, Program Development Coordinator & Outreach Specialist: 520-343-4725 | bballa@lss-sw.org
Please email Brooke if you would like to be added to the RYMP Monthly newsletter.
1231 N. Norris Ave.
Tucson, AZ 85719
- Resources for Guardians
Resources for Guardians
Sleep Better Available in Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), Chinese (Cantonese), French, Hindi, Korean, Nepali, Russian, Somali, Spanish, and Vietnamese.
Saint Paul – Ramsey County Public Health and Creative Commons
Child Safety Available in Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), Chinese (Cantonese), French, Hindi, Korean, Nepali, Russian, Somali, Spanish, and Vietnamese.
Health Information Translations
Pneumonia Children Available in Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), Chinese (Cantonese), French, Hindi, Korean, Nepali, Russian, Somali, Spanish, and Vietnamese.
Health Information Translations
Talking to Children about Flu Available in Amharic, Arabic, Burmese, Dzongkha, English, Farsi, Karen, Kirundi, Nepali, Oromo, Somali, and Spanish.
https://www.cdc.gov/flu/resource-center/freeresources/multi-language-factsheets.html
Healthy Teeth, Healthy Kids
Maryland Dental Action Coalition
Poison Safety
Siloam Health and Creative Commons
Limit TV, Computer Use, and Screen Time
Saint Paul – Ramsey County Public Health and Creative Commons
Child Discipline Presentation
- Bullying and Cyber-Bullying Support
Bullying and Cyber-Bullying
Bullying and Cyberbullying Information for Parents
Translations available in Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), Chinese (Cantonese), French, Hindi, Korean, Nepali, Russian, Somali, Spanish, and Vietnamese. Information found on MedlinePlus here
notMYkid
Provides information to help you to identify the signs of bullying, conversation starters, and information about bullying and your legal rights.
notmykid.org/resources/bullying/
Stomp Out Bullying
STOMP Out Bullying™ is the leading national nonprofit dedicated to changing the culture for all students. It works to reduce and prevent bullying, cyberbullying and other digital abuse, educates against homophobia, LGBTQ discrimination, racism and hatred, and deters violence in schools, online and in communities across the country. In this diverse world, STOMP Out Bullying promotes civility, inclusion and equality. It teaches effective solutions on how to respond to all forms of bullying, as well as educating kids and teens in school and online. It provides help for those in need and at risk of suicide, and raises awareness through peer mentoring programs in schools, public service announcements by noted celebrities, and social media campaigns.
Stop Bullying
A federal program to end bullying. Contains information to prevent and respond to bullying and resources to get help now.
Together Against Bullying
Offers tips for parents to intervene and respond to bullying behavior, activities to teach young children about how to deal with conflicts, show kindness and be a good friend.
