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Arizona Resources

Family Issues
Arizona Childcare Resource & Referral Association for Supportive Childcare 8201 North 21 Drive Phoenix, AZ 65021 Telephone: 1-480-829-0500 Toll-free: 1-800-308-9000 E-mail: arizonachildcare@arizonachildcare.org http://www.arizonachildcare.org/	The Arizona Childcare Resource and Referral is a community service that matches parents seeking child care with child care resources. CCR&R also provides training and technical assistance to child care providers. In offering these services, CCR&R gathers information about parent demand and existing child care resources. Where there is a disparity between supply and demand, CCR&R seeks to stimulate the development of needed child care resources. Whether you are a parent seeking child care resources, a child care provider seeking help with your work, employer trying to assist parents in your organization, or a community organization involved with children, we look forward to helping you obtain the information you need. Offers links to information on Childcare Referrals, Choosing Childcare, Provider Resources, Arizona Law, Related Links.
Arizona Department of Economic Security Childcare Administration P.O. Box 5123 Phoenix, AZ 85005 Telephone: 1-602-542-4248 http://www.de.state.az.us/links/ chdcare/cca.html	Childcare Administration assists eligible families with childcare costs to enable parents to participate in work-related activities. Features downloadable forms and a county-by-county listing of child care administration offices.
Fatherhood Initiative Ronald Banks Regional Health Administrator Federal Office Building 50 United Nations Plaza San Francisco, CA 94012 Telephone: 415-556-5810 http://www.fatherhood.hhs.gov/fi-regions.htm	The federal HHS department and its regional offices work to coordinate fatherhood activities throughout the states and have sponsored a variety of forums to bring together local public and private organizations and individuals to support fathers' involvement in their families and communities.
Office of Childcare Licensure – A Parent’s Guide to Childcare Arizona Division of Assurance and Licensure Services 1647 E. Morten Ave Phoenix, AZ 85020 Telephone: 602-674-4340 Fax: 602-861-0463 http://www.hs.state.az.us/als/guides/guide.htm	Office of Childcare Licensure develops minimum standards for child care providers, protecting children in child care settings, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, providing technical assistance and training to providers and consumers, taking enforcement actions necessary to ensure compliance with standards as set forth by the state of Arizona. The Office’s “Parent’s Guide to Childcare” includes information on Staff to Child Ratios, Types of Inspections, Viewing Facility Files, Filing a Complaint, Parents’ Rights, Parents Want to Know (FAQ’s) and Parent Resources.
Senior Issues
Arizona Department of Health Services Older Adult Health Section 1740 West Adams Phoenix, AZ 85007 Telephone: 602-542-0343 http://www.hs.state.az.us/phs/ ophp/olderadult/index.htm	The mission of the Older Adult Health Section is to promote health and prevent disease and disability among Arizona's older adults through assessment, assurance (e.g., education, coordination of resources), and policy development. The Arizona Department of Health Services Older Adult Health Section addresses the public health of seniors through two ongoing major initiatives: improving their mental health status; and preventing falls and associated injuries. The OAHS website also includes links to the Arizona Osteoporosis Coalition (http://www.fitbones.org/), the Arizona Office of Prevention and Health Promotion (http://www.hs.state.az.us/phs/ophp/index.htm), which provides information about arthritis, diabetes and other age-onset health problems.
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