Family & Children resources near you
Family shelter, childcare, school enrollment help, and services for parents and kids — programs designed for families in crisis.
How to use this directory
Families with children have access to specialized programs that can help with shelter, childcare, school enrollment (McKinney-Vento protections apply), and case management. Most family programs keep parents and children together. If your family has been separated, call 211 for guidance.
Family & Children programs
Save the Family Foundation of Arizona
Provides transitional housing, case management, and supportive services for families with children experiencing homelessness.
- Eligibility
- Families with minor children experiencing homelessness in Maricopa County
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 am–5 pm; shelter 24/7
- Address
- 129 N Stapley Dr, Mesa, AZ 85203
- Phone
- (480) 898-0228
- Cost
- Free
Verified May 2026
Arizona Department of Child Safety — Family Support
Offers family preservation services, kinship support, and referrals to community resources to keep families safely together.
- Eligibility
- Families with children under 18 in Arizona
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 am–5 pm; 24/7 crisis line
- Address
- 3003 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85012
- Phone
- (888) 767-2445
- Cost
- Free
Verified May 2026
Child Crisis Arizona
Emergency shelter and crisis services for children and families in immediate need, including short-term respite care.
- Eligibility
- Families with children in crisis situations
- Hours
- 24/7 for emergencies
- Address
- 1002 N Dobson Rd, Mesa, AZ 85201
- Phone
- (480) 834-9424
- Cost
- Free
Verified May 2026
Head Start / Early Head Start — Maricopa
Free early education and child development services for income-eligible children from birth to age 5, including homeless families.
- Eligibility
- Children 0–5 in income-eligible or homeless families
- Hours
- Mon–Fri during program year; call for enrollment
- Address
- 3800 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85012
- Phone
- (602) 252-3560
- Cost
- Free
Verified May 2026
Find programs near your ZIP code
Enter your ZIP code to see family & children resources serving your area.
Can't find what you need? Call 211 — available 24/7 across Arizona.