Here are some helpful resources for our families:
DCS Resources
Mercy Care DCS Comprehensive Health Plan
Mercy Care DCS Comprehensive Health Plan Member Handbook
Behavioral Health:
Mercy Care AZ
Crisis Services
Jacob’s Law
Behavioral Health Services for Children in Foster Care
Sesame Street Foster Child Character Resources
Resources for clothes, Hygiene Items, Beds, etc:
Helen’s Hope Chest
Jose’s Closet
Arizona Helping Hands
Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation
American Red Cross-provides smoke detectors to families. Contact your Family Specialist or the Recruitment Coordinator for more information
Educational Resources
Arizona Center for Disability Law
Providing Special Education Legal Assistance for Arizona Foster Youth with Disabilities
Kinship Resources
Arizona Association for Foster and Adoptive Parents
Car Seat Inspection
National Hishway Traffic Safety Administation
Native American Resources:
Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community
Native Health
Native American Connections
Apply for various Health & Human Service Benefits:
http://www.arizonaselfhelp.org/
All Statewide Programs and Services:
Register To Vote, Register Your Vehicle, and More:
http://servicearizona.com/
Arizona Family Resources
http://www.azfamilyresources.org/
For statistics on children in foster care, click here.
Birth to 5 Helpline:
http://www.swhd.org/programs/health-and-development/birth-to-five-helpline
1-877-705-5437
WIC:
http://azdhs.gov/prevention/azwic/
Birth to 5 checklist for child’s growth:
https://www.azdes.gov/InternetFiles/Pamphlets/pdf/PAK-646.pdf
Training Opportunities:
www.raisingspecialkids.org
Mesa Public Schools- Parent University
Dealing with head lice:
www.headlice.org
http://www.totallicecontrol.com
Arizonans for Children:
http://www.arizonansforchildren.org/
LifeBooks:
http://www.ifapa.org/publications/IFAPA_Lifebook_Pages.asp
Adapted Recreation:
Special Olympics
Miracle League
City of Chandler Therapeutic Recreation
City of Tempe Adapted Recreation
City of Gilbert Adaptive Recreation
City of Mesa Adaptive Leisure
City of Glendale Adaptive Programs
City of Peoria Adaptive Recreation
Discounts:
Arizona Safe Outlet-let them know you are licensed or getting licensed with APTCH.
CDC Kids' Quest
Helping kids understand disabilities and health
A Place To Call Home is a member of the following organizations:
If you suspect abuse, report it now.
Arizona’s Statewide Toll-Free Child Abuse Hotline
1-888-SOS-CHILD
1-888-767-2445
Click Here to learn more.
If you suspect Abuse of an Adult, please report it now:
877-SOS-ADULT
877-761-2385
Click Here for more information.
Resources
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