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Families often can use community support. Here is a list of resources for families that might need a bit of help or information. Note: I have not personally researched any of these resources. Use them at your own risk.
Arizona Fathers' Rights
From the web site: "Helps parents to become proficient enough in Arizona law and divorce, paternity and custody proceedings to ensure your child's well-being and to preserve your constitutional and statutory rights."
Arizona Immunization Program
Here is the information you need regarding vaccines and immunizations for your family.
Casa de los Ninos
Provides family services consisting of five programs that are designed to prevent family break-up and to stabilize families during periods of crisis.
Child Support Enforcement
When a child does not receive financial support from one or both parents, the Division of Child Support Enforcement can help.
Christian Family Care Agency
"Professional counselors have expertise in providing therapy to children dealing with issues such as bonding and attachment, Attention Deficit Disorders (ADD/ADHD), blended families, divorce, adoption, grief counseling, and emotional, physical, or sexual abuse."
Compassionate Friends
The mission of The Compassionate Friends is to assist families toward the positive resolution of grief following the death of a child.
MISS Foundation
"MISS is a nonprofit, volunteer based organization committed to providing emergency support to families in crisis after the death of their baby or young child from any cause."
Phoenix Children's Hospital
Not only do they care for sick kids, but their web site has lots of useful tips and information about how to raise a healthy family.
Point of Refuge
They help establish a Christian transitional living experience for men in recovery from alcohol and drug addiction.
Raising Special Kids
Information, resources and support to families of children with disabilities and special health needs.
Southwest Human Development
"Provides comprehensive services to young children and their families who face challenges related to health, child abuse and neglect, mental health, poverty and disabilities."
Tumbleweed Center for Youth Development
"Tumbleweed serves our homeless, runaway, and at risk youth in Phoenix, Arizona. We provide shelter, counseling, outreach, job development, and more to youth age 9 up to age 22."
Youth Evaluation and Treatment Centers
"Provides a full continuum of services for at risk youth and families. These services include: School based Prevention, Family Stabilization, Specialized Education and Residential Care."

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