Family Resource Center
From early literacy to fun activities, Family Resource Centers provide a safe, positive environment for children and their parents.
We hope to see you soon!
Chandler
Family Resource Center
Location
345 S California St, Chandler, AZ 85225
at AZCEND
Contact
Esmeralda Sanchez, (480) 428-5446, Ext 203, esmeralda@azcend.org
Hours
Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 4 pm
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
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.
- 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.
Chandler families contact: Jackie Cruz, 480-963-1423 x100, chandlerfrc@azcend.org
Gilbert families contact: Esmeralda Sanchez, (480) 428-5446 x203, gilbertfrc@azcend.org
Emergency Diaper Assistance is available. Contact gilbertfrc@azcend.org
Birthday Cakes
from For Goodness Cakes
A special birthday cake will be baked for children to celebrate their birthdays. Many thanks to For Goodness Cakes, a non-profit organization that has generously partnered with AZCEND to provide the birthday cakes. Requests with allergy restrictions cannot be filled. Please contact us twoweeks before the special day to place your request!
Chandler AZCEND Families– jackiec@azcend.org / 480-963-1423 x 100
Gilbert AZCEND Families– gilbertfrc@azcend.org
Link to request a cake: For Goodness Cakes Request
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, food bank hours, 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 Rhyme 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.
Operation Santa
Each year AZCEND’s Operation Santa program provides holiday assistance to children throughout Chandler and Gilbert.
In 2019, we provided over 600 children with Christmas presents so that families are able to share in the experience of celebrating the holidays. Operation Santa offers many opportunities to get involved including sponsoring children and families in our Adopt-A-Family program, hosting a new toy and clothing drive, volunteering to pack gift bags and many more.
Operation Santa registration information please contact:
Esmeralda Sanchez, gilbertfrc@azcend.org
*Number of gifts provided is determined by donations received and cannot be guaranteed.
Operation Back to School
Operation Back to School provides children with school supplies, including backpacks, shoes, socks, underwear and uniforms. AZCEND reaches out to donors and volunteers to be part of this collaborative initiative and serves as a donation site.
There are many opportunities to be involved, including sponsorship, hosting a drive at work, making a financial contribution, donating supplies or volunteering. Information about how to get involved is available online at www.azcend.org, including a list of supplies needed for various grade levels ranging from preschool to high school.
For more information, contact Esmeralda Sanchez, (480) 428-5446, Ext 203, esmeralda@azcend.org