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
Researched May 2026 · not yet re-confirmed with the provider — call before you go · Report a problem
Arizona DCS — Child Abuse Hotline (reports only)
What to do: This line takes reports of abuse and neglect. It is not a family-assistance or housing line.
- Who it’s for
- Anyone reporting suspected child abuse or neglect
- Phone
- 1-888-767-2445
TDD: (602) 530-1831
Listed by Child Crisis Arizona · Oct. 26, 2026 · Report a problem
Child Crisis Arizona — Emergency Children's Shelter (ages 2–10)
What to do: Open 24/7. Placement by DCS, Tribal Social Services, or a parent or caregiver in an emergency with no other care option, based on availability. For a family to stay together, call the Family Housing Hub (602-595-8700).
- Who it’s for
- Children ages 2–10. The child stays at the shelter; it is NOT a shelter for a parent and child together.
- Hours
- 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- Phone
- (480) 834-9424
- Website
- childcrisisaz.org
Confirmed on Child Crisis Arizona’s own website · Oct. 26, 2026 · Report a problem
Family Housing Hub — family shelter entry
What to do: Call to be screened. There is always a waiting list for family shelter, ordered by need.
- Who it’s for
- Families with children under 18
- Phone
- (602) 595-8700
TDD (Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m.): (602) 759-1896 - Website
- keystochangeaz.org
Confirmed on Family Housing Hub’s own website · Oct. 26, 2026 · Report a problem
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
Researched May 2026 · not yet re-confirmed with the provider — call before you go · Report a problem
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