Arizona State Resources
The Arizona Department of Economic Security/Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD).
https://www.azdes.gov/ddd/
The mission of DDD is to support the choices of individuals with disabilities
and their families by promoting and providing, within communities, flexible,
quality, consumer-driven services and supports.
The Arizona Department of Economic Security/Arizona Early Intervention Program
https://www.azdes.gov/AzEIP/
The Arizona Early Intervention Program (AzEIP) is the statewide system of services
and supports for families of infants and toddlers, birth to three years of
age, with disabilities or delays. The purpose of early intervention is to help
families help their children develop to their full potential.
The Arizona Department of Education
http://www.ade.state.az.us/
The mission of ADE is to ensure academic excellence for all students.
The Arizona Department of Education Exceptional Student Services
http://www.ade.state.az.us/ess/
Mission: To promote the development and implementation of quality education
for students with disabilities.
The Bureau of Indian Education
http://www.bia.edu/
The BIE has responsibility for 184 elementary and secondary schools and dormitories
as well as 24 colleges, and our Bureau-operated Haskell Indian Nations University
and Southwest Indian Polytechnic Institute. Our post-secondary institutions,
schools and dormitories are located on 63 reservations in 23 states across
the United States serving approximately 60,000 students representing 238 different
tribes.
Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and Blind
http://www.asdb.state.az.us/
We are committed to excellence in education of all children and youth with
hearing or vision loss throughout Arizona. We are committed to partnerships
with families, school districts, communities and others that will enable children
and youth with hearing or vision loss to succeed now and in the future. We
are committed to the respect, support and well-being of each employee.
Arizona Department of Health Service – Office of Children with Special Health Care Needs
http://www.azdhs.gov/phs/ocshcn/index.htm
OCSHCN is the Office for Children with Special Health Care Needs, part of the
Arizona Department of Health Services. OCSHCN is focused on developing a system
for change. Traditionally, services for children and youth who have special
health care needs (C/YSHCN) had focused on their medical needs. Now, as a result
of technological advances C/YSHCN are living longer, healthier lives. Thus,
it becomes necessary to view services in a more holistic manner so that the
C/YSHCN can achieve their full potential as members of the community. OCSHCN
and its partners work to improve in the following areas:
- The way services are delivered
- The way services are funded, and
- The way program and policy decisions are made.
Arizona Department of Health Services – Children’s Rehabilitation Services
http://www.azdhs.gov/phs/ocshcn/crs/crs_az.htm
The mission of Children's Rehabilitative Services (CRS) is to improve the quality
of life for children by providing family-centered medical treatment, rehabilitation,
and related support services to enrolled individuals who have certain medical,
handicapping, or potentially handicapping conditions.
Arizona Community Action Association
http://www.azcaa.org/index.html
Arizona Community Action Association promotes economic self-sufficiency for
low-income people through collaborations which:
- Strengthen, represent and promote Arizona’s Community Action agencies
- Encourage and enhance interagency cooperation
- Represent low-income concerns
- Assure maximum feasible participation of low-income people
- Develop partnerships with the public and private sectors
- Engage in research and education related to developing solutions to poverty
ACAA was incorporated as a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization in 1967 in response to a need for a statewide forum to address issues relating to poverty. Through its membership, of over 275 organizations and individuals, ACAA has brought together public officials, low-income people, private sector representatives, and human service providers to develop strategies which address poverty problems that are statewide and local in nature.
Navajo Head Start and Early Head Start
http://www.nnheadstart.org/
At Head Start we strive to provide beneficial early childhood experiences for
Navajo children to attain a greater degree of social competence. Already, through
collaborative efforts with parents, local communities, and organizations, we
have a head start on fulfilling our Mission.
Early Head Start: http://www.nnheadstart.org/content.asp?CustComKey=36110&CategoryKey=36111&pn=FAQ&DomName=nnheadstart.org
Supplemental Security Income
Most recent information (2007):
http://www.socialsecurity.gov/policy/docs/progdesc/ssi_st_asst/2007/az.html
Locate the nearest Social Security Office:
https://secure.ssa.gov/apps6z/FOLO/fo001.jsp
AHCCCS-The Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System
http://www.azahcccs.gov/
AHCCCS is Arizona’s Medicaid program, designed to deliver quality health care
under cutting-edge concepts of managed care. Over the years, independent evaluations
repeatedly have praised the program’s effectiveness. AHCCCS has received national
acclaim as a model for other Medicaid programs and the approach has been recommended
to other states by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the federal
agency that oversees AHCCCS.
Arizona Kidscare –Health Care for Children
http://www.azkidscare.gov/
KidsCare is healthcare insurance made available by the State of Arizona. KidsCare
offers healthcare at low cost to Arizona children 18 years old or younger.
KidsCare allows children to visit the doctor, get eye exams, visit the dentist,
and receive emergency care if needed.
Native Americans for Community Action (NACA)
http://www.nacainc.org/
The mission of Native Americans for Community Action, Inc. is to provide culturally
appropriate health and human services to urban American Indians and others
in need, emphasizing advocacy, harmony, and respect.
Raising Special Kids - Information for families with children who have disabilities.
http://www.raisingspecialkids.org/
Raising Special Kids is a non-profit organization of families helping families
of children with disabilities and special health needs in Arizona.
All programs and services are provided to families free of charge. At all ages
and stages of a child's development, Raising Special Kids supports parents
through:
- Parent-to-Parent programs match new families with experienced parents through our trained volunteer network
- Special Education information, individual IEP consultation, training, and problem-solving support
- Parent leadership development opportunities. Family Faculty support the training of health professionals; serve on boards, councils, and commissions to represent the family perspective
- Community outreach supports families of diverse language and culture with services in rural areas and for tribal families. Newsletters are distributed to more than 13,000 parents and professionals
- Partnership between parents and professionals including information and training on family-centered care, and other programs that support professionals in health, education and social services.
- ...and much more.
Dine for Our Children -
http://www.doc.navajo.org/ProjectList.htm
The primary goal of the Dine' for our Children (DOC) project is to reduce health
disparities by improving Navajo families of CYSHCN access to integrated services.
The DOC project is different from other efforts to improve Navajo living conditions
because it will be family-centered, and focused on grass roots community involvement
in reaching project goals.
Zero to Three –Information for families about child development
http://zttcfn.convio.net/site/PageServer?pagename=homepage
ZERO TO THREE's mission is to support the healthy development and well-being
of infants, toddlers and their families.
We are a national nonprofit multidisciplinary organization that advances our
mission by informing, educating and supporting adults who influence the lives
of infants and toddlers.
Women, Infants, and Children
http://www.azwic.gov/
Arizona Women, Infants, & Children (WIC) is a federally funded program
providing residents with nutritious foods, nutrition education, and referrals.
WIC serves pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women, and infants and children
under age five who meet WIC eligibility guidelines.
