Family & Community Resources
If you have concerns about your child's hearing, vision, or overall development, we're here to help.
We can connect you with trusted resources, screening services, and guidance to support your child's unique needs.
Children’s Development Resources
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Children grow and learn at their own pace, but developmental milestones can help you understand what to expect as your child develops.
Explore the resources below to learn about key milestones and discover ways to support your child's growth every step of the way. -
Hearing and vision play a vital role in your child's communication, learning, and overall development.
Explore the resources below to learn about developmental milestones, the importance of routine screenings, and signs that may indicate your child could benefit from further evaluation.
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Speech and language skills are essential for communication, learning, and building relationships.
Explore the resources below to learn about developmental milestones, ways to encourage communication, and signs that may indicate your child could benefit from additional support.
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A child's social-emotional development is the foundation for building healthy relationships, expressing emotions, solving problems, and succeeding in school and life.
Explore the resources below to learn how you can support your child's social-emotional growth through everyday interactions, play, and positive relationships.
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Kindergarten readiness is about more than knowing letters and numbers. It also includes social-emotional skills, communication, independence, and confidence.
Explore the resources below for practical tips and activities to help your child build the skills needed for a successful start to kindergarten.
Early Identification Programs
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Early identification of hearing differences is essential to supporting your baby's speech, language, and overall development.
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Good vision is essential for your child's learning, development, and everyday experiences. Vision screenings can help identify potential concerns early, often before a child shows signs of difficulty.
Click on the link below to learn why children's vision screenings are important, what they assess, and how early detection supports lifelong success.
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The Arizona Early Intervention Program (AzEIP) supports infants and toddlers, from birth to age 3, who have developmental delays or disabilities. Through family-centered services, AzEIP helps children build the skills they need to learn, communicate, and thrive during their earliest years.
Click the link below to learn more about eligibility, available services, or to make a referral for your child.
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Arizona Child Find helps identify children from birth through age 21 who may have developmental delays or disabilities and connects families with evaluation and support services.
If you have concerns about your child's development, learning, communication, hearing, vision, or behavior.
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Looking for a high-quality early learning program for your child?
Head Start and Early Head Start offer education, health, nutrition, and family support services to help children build a strong foundation for lifelong learning.
Click the link below to learn more about eligibility, available programs, and how to find a Head Start program in your community. -
Healthy Families Arizona is a voluntary home visiting program that supports expectant parents and families with young children by providing personalized guidance, parenting education, and connections to community resources.
The program is designed to promote healthy child development, strengthen family relationships, and support children from birth through their early years.
Click the link below to learn more about Healthy Families Arizona and see if your family is eligible for services.
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Strong Families Arizona provides free, voluntary home visiting and family support services to help expectant parents and families with young children build healthy, nurturing relationships.
Families can receive personalized guidance on child development, parenting, health, and community resources.
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We connect families with trusted local healthcare providers for comprehensive hearing and vision evaluations when additional assessment is recommended or concerns have been identified.
Our goal is to help ensure children receive timely follow-up care and access to the services they need to support healthy development.
Learn more about local healthcare programs below:ABC Children's Eye Specialists
Intermountain Care Services
Mountain Park Health Services
Community Support Programs
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Need help finding local resources?
211 Arizona connects individuals and families with free, confidential information about essential community services, including food assistance, housing, healthcare, mental health support, utility assistance, childcare, and more.
Click the link below to explore available resources and find support in your community.
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Have questions about your child's growth, development, or behavior?
The Birth to Five Helpline offers free, confidential support from early childhood specialists who can answer your questions, provide guidance, and connect you with helpful resources.
Click the link below to learn more and speak with a specialist who can support your family's needs.
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Encircle Families partners with families of children with disabilities and special healthcare needs by providing peer support, family leadership opportunities, education, and connections to valuable community resources.
Click the link below to learn more about the programs and services available to help your family feel informed, supported, and connected.
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Family Resource Centers offer free or low-cost programs, parenting support, educational resources, and connections to community services that help children and families thrive.
Click the link below to find a Family Resource Center in your community and discover the support available to you and your family. -
We connect families with trusted local healthcare providers for comprehensive hearing and vision evaluations when additional assessment is recommended or concerns have been identified.
Our goal is to help ensure children receive timely follow-up care and access to the services they need to support healthy development.
Learn more about local healthcare programs below:ABC Children's Eye Specialists
Intermountain Care Services
Mountain Park Health Services
Family Connections
Back to School Checklist
Connection #1:
Set your child up for success by completing a back-to-school checklist that includes scheduling hearing and vision screenings, ensuring vaccinations and required health forms are up to date, gathering school supplies, and establishing consistent bedtime and morning routines before the first day of school.
Reading with Your Child
Connection #2:
Read together for just 15–20 minutes each day. Ask questions about the story, encourage your child to describe pictures, and make reading a fun part of your daily routine to build language and literacy skills.
Managing Transitions
Connection #3:
Children thrive on predictability. Prepare your child for changes by talking about what to expect, using visual schedules or countdowns, and maintaining consistent routines whenever possible.
Kindergarten Readiness
Connection #4:
Kindergarten readiness goes beyond academics. Encourage independence by practicing daily skills such as following simple directions, taking turns, using the restroom independently, managing personal belongings, and expressing feelings in positive ways.
