Family Resource Center
From early childhood literacy to fun activities and friendship, Family Resource Centers provide a safe, positive environment for children and their parents to learn, grow and develop.
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Giggles, Squiggles and Squirms
Chandler Family Resource Center
This fun, interactive early literacy program prepares children and their families to begin Kindergarten. Children three – five years old learn how to count, recognize letters and sounds, sing, dance and expand their vocabulary while developing social skills, playing and creating memories. Each family is assigned a mentor who works with the parents and children.
Giggles, Squiggles and Squirms is offered August through May. Children and their parents attend class two times every week.
- Monday & Wednesday, 9:30-11:30 am
- Tuesday & Thursday, 9:30-11:30 am
- Monday & Wednesday, 1:00-3:00 pm
- Tuesday & Thursday, 1:00-3:00 pm
Family Support & Assistance Program
Chandler & Gilbert
Provides assistance to families in the community with children 0-5 years old. The program will work with families to develop goals and support families in achieving those goals. Provides emergency diapers for families in need with children ages 0 to 5, with a scheduled appointment, resources and referrals, and family support.
Contact: Esmeralda Sanchez, (480) 428-5446 x203, gilbertfrc@azcend.org
Emergency Diaper Assistance is available. Contact gilbertfrc@azcend.org
Child Watch
Chandler & Gilbert
Child Watch provides a safe environment for children while their parents participate in AZCEND programs. Child Watch is open during most class times and during appointments. Parents must remain on the premises while their child is in the program and sign them in and out.
Benefits Connection
Chandler
Get help navigating through the Department of Economic Security (DES) and complete applications for SNAP, AHCCCS, cash assistance and other benefits. Contact our Benefits Coordinator Rhemy Montalvo, 480-963-1423 x105.
Community Health Program
The Family Resource Centers host health prevention and awareness classes. We offer support including oral health and fluoride treatments, vision and hearing screenings, blood pressure and other health check-ups as well as mobile onsite medical services. See schedule for dates & locations.
We hope to see you soon!
Chandler
Family Resource Center
Location
451 W Frye Rd, Chandler 85225
on the campus of San Marcos Elementary School
Contact
Esmeralda Sanchez, (480) 428-5446, Ext 203, esmeralda@azcend.org
Hours
Monday – Thursday, Select hours
Gilbert
Family Resource Center
Location
132 W Bruce Avenue, Gilbert, AZ 85233
at The Gilbert Heritage Center
Contact
Esmeralda Sanchez, (480) 428-5446, Ext 203, esmeralda@azcend.org
Hours
Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 4 pm
Did you know?
Last year, more than 24,000 hours of early childhood literacy classes were provided preparing little ones to succeed in kindergarten and beyond.