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A statewide network of legal aid attorneys, volunteer attorneys, and lay legal advocates who give free civil legal help to victims of domestic violence and their children. Help can include representation for protective orders, help with divorce forms, advice through consultations and clinics, and information about victims' rights. It works through Community Legal Services, DNA-People's Legal Services, Southern Arizona Legal Aid, and 13 domestic violence shelter and service providers.
The Arizona Judicial Branch's online Self-Service Center provides legal information and court forms for people representing themselves. Its family law forms cover divorce, legal separation, parenting plans (legal decision-making and parenting time), child support, and the Summary Consent Decree for couples who already agree, with fee waiver and deferral information and a Spanish-language self-service center.
Where
Arizona
Cost
Cost varies
Who it's for
For people handling their own Arizona court case. Family cases are filed in the superior court of the county where a spouse lives, at least one spouse must have lived in Arizona for 90 days, and children must have lived in Arizona for 6 months before filing about them. See the official site for current rules.
AZCourtHelp.org, created through the Arizona Supreme Court's strategic plan, helps people find court forms, processes, and information about their court, including locations, hours, and payments. It offers live chat with Arizona law librarians, a calendar of Legal Talks and clinics, and links to other legal information sites.
Where
Arizona
Cost
Free
Who it's for
For anyone using Arizona courts, especially self-represented people. It can't give legal advice, replace an attorney, or take sides in a case. See the official site for current rules.
AZLawHelp.org provides legal information and resources for Arizona and a single place to check whether you qualify for free or reduced-fee legal help. You can apply online or by phone, and the online intake routes applicants to Arizona's legal aid programs.
For Arizonans looking for legal information, and for people who may qualify for free or reduced-fee legal help, including a modest-means option. See the official site for current rules.
Community Legal Services is a nonprofit law firm providing free civil legal aid. It helps with domestic violence and family law, housing, public benefits (AHCCCS, Social Security disability, Nutrition and Cash Assistance), consumer, employment, farmworker, tax, and conviction set-aside issues, and runs legal kiosks where people can meet with a lawyer by video.
Where
Maricopa County, Mohave County, La Paz County, Yavapai County and Yuma County, Arizona
CLS provides direct services to people who meet its income limits, with financial and other eligibility screening, first come, first served. Apply by phone, online through AZLawHelp, or at satellite offices. Income limits apply; see the official page. See the official site for current rules.
DNA is a nonprofit law firm providing free civil legal services to people living in poverty on the Navajo, Hopi, and Jicarilla Apache reservations and in parts of northern Arizona, northwest New Mexico, and southern Utah. It gives advice and representation in U.S. and tribal courts, helping families escape abuse, keep public benefits, and protect housing, healthcare, and income.
Where
Apache County, Navajo County and Coconino County, Arizona
DNA generally helps people with low incomes. Because resources are limited, it turns away about one of every two people who seek help. Start with the online pre-application or call central intake. Income limits apply; see the official page. See the official site for current rules.
Maricopa County Superior Court Law Library Resource Center
Superior Court of Arizona in Maricopa County
The Law Library Resource Center gives legal information and resources, but not legal advice, for Maricopa County court users. It offers family court forms for starting, modifying, and enforcing divorce, legal separation, paternity, legal decision-making, parenting time, and child support cases, plus step-by-step guides, workshops, and reference help from staff.
Pima County Superior Court Law Library and Resource Center
Superior Court of Arizona in Pima County
The Pima County Superior Court's Law Library and Resource Center helps people find legal forms, do legal research, represent themselves in court, or find a lawyer. Its family court forms, in English and Spanish, cover divorce, paternity, child support, parenting plans, mediation and conciliation, fee waivers, and changing or enforcing orders.
SALA is a nonprofit public interest law firm, founded in 1951, that provides free civil legal aid to low-income people and families in southern and southeastern Arizona, including 11 of Arizona's Native American communities. It places a high priority on serving victims of crime and runs a Volunteer Lawyers Program.
Where
Serves 9 counties in Arizona
All 9 counties served by Southern Arizona Legal Aid (SALA)
Pima County, Santa Cruz County, Pinal County, Cochise County, Graham County, Greenlee County, Navajo County, Apache County and Gila County
Generally for low-income people with civil legal problems in SALA's service area. If you're not sure you qualify, SALA says to apply and it will check. Apply online through AZLawHelp's intake or by phone. See the official site for current rules.
A statewide network of legal aid attorneys, volunteer attorneys, and lay legal advocates who give free civil legal help to victims of domestic violence and their children. Help can include representation for protective orders, help with divorce forms, advice through consultations and clinics, and information about victims' rights. It works through Community Legal Services, DNA-People's Legal Services, Southern Arizona Legal Aid, and 13 domestic violence shelter and service providers.
The Arizona Judicial Branch's online Self-Service Center provides legal information and court forms for people representing themselves. Its family law forms cover divorce, legal separation, parenting plans (legal decision-making and parenting time), child support, and the Summary Consent Decree for couples who already agree, with fee waiver and deferral information and a Spanish-language self-service center.
Where
Arizona
Cost
Cost varies
Who it's for
For people handling their own Arizona court case. Family cases are filed in the superior court of the county where a spouse lives, at least one spouse must have lived in Arizona for 90 days, and children must have lived in Arizona for 6 months before filing about them. See the official site for current rules.
AZCourtHelp.org, created through the Arizona Supreme Court's strategic plan, helps people find court forms, processes, and information about their court, including locations, hours, and payments. It offers live chat with Arizona law librarians, a calendar of Legal Talks and clinics, and links to other legal information sites.
Where
Arizona
Cost
Free
Who it's for
For anyone using Arizona courts, especially self-represented people. It can't give legal advice, replace an attorney, or take sides in a case. See the official site for current rules.
AZLawHelp.org provides legal information and resources for Arizona and a single place to check whether you qualify for free or reduced-fee legal help. You can apply online or by phone, and the online intake routes applicants to Arizona's legal aid programs.
For Arizonans looking for legal information, and for people who may qualify for free or reduced-fee legal help, including a modest-means option. See the official site for current rules.
The Family Involvement Center's Father Program offers fathers, guardians, and expecting fathers the 13-week evidence-based Nurturing Fathers course plus dad-to-dad peer mentoring on conflict resolution, child behavior, co-parenting, and coping with stress. It also connects fathers to resources, including counseling, for dependency or family court.
For current fathers, guardians, and expecting fathers of any age, background, or history. Groups meet at 5333 N. 7th St., Suite A100, Phoenix, and virtually. See the official site for current rules.
Planning for Parenting Time: Arizona's Guide for Parents Living Apart
Arizona Supreme Court
The Arizona Supreme Court's parenting time guide helps parents design a parenting plan. It gives sample parenting time schedules by child age, from birth through the teen years, and covers holidays and school breaks, long-distance parenting and relocation, and special situations such as high conflict, incarcerated parents, military families, never-married parents, safety, and children with special needs.
Where
Arizona
Cost
Free
Who it's for
For Arizona parents living apart who are making or changing a parenting plan. See the official site for current rules.
Community Legal Services is a nonprofit law firm providing free civil legal aid. It helps with domestic violence and family law, housing, public benefits (AHCCCS, Social Security disability, Nutrition and Cash Assistance), consumer, employment, farmworker, tax, and conviction set-aside issues, and runs legal kiosks where people can meet with a lawyer by video.
Where
Maricopa County, Mohave County, La Paz County, Yavapai County and Yuma County, Arizona
CLS provides direct services to people who meet its income limits, with financial and other eligibility screening, first come, first served. Apply by phone, online through AZLawHelp, or at satellite offices. Income limits apply; see the official page. See the official site for current rules.
DNA is a nonprofit law firm providing free civil legal services to people living in poverty on the Navajo, Hopi, and Jicarilla Apache reservations and in parts of northern Arizona, northwest New Mexico, and southern Utah. It gives advice and representation in U.S. and tribal courts, helping families escape abuse, keep public benefits, and protect housing, healthcare, and income.
Where
Apache County, Navajo County and Coconino County, Arizona
DNA generally helps people with low incomes. Because resources are limited, it turns away about one of every two people who seek help. Start with the online pre-application or call central intake. Income limits apply; see the official page. See the official site for current rules.
A nonprofit serving Phoenix families, founded in 1997, focused on fathers that also serves mothers, caregivers, and whole families. It offers parenting classes such as Men at Work, father-to-father mentoring, co-parenting help, supervised visits, family-court education and family-law legal assistance, job search and reentry mentoring, a food pantry, and community events.
For Phoenix-area fathers, mothers, and caregivers. You don't need to know which program you need; call and staff will help. See the official site for current rules.
Maricopa County Superior Court Law Library Resource Center
Superior Court of Arizona in Maricopa County
The Law Library Resource Center gives legal information and resources, but not legal advice, for Maricopa County court users. It offers family court forms for starting, modifying, and enforcing divorce, legal separation, paternity, legal decision-making, parenting time, and child support cases, plus step-by-step guides, workshops, and reference help from staff.
Pima County Superior Court Law Library and Resource Center
Superior Court of Arizona in Pima County
The Pima County Superior Court's Law Library and Resource Center helps people find legal forms, do legal research, represent themselves in court, or find a lawyer. Its family court forms, in English and Spanish, cover divorce, paternity, child support, parenting plans, mediation and conciliation, fee waivers, and changing or enforcing orders.
SALA is a nonprofit public interest law firm, founded in 1951, that provides free civil legal aid to low-income people and families in southern and southeastern Arizona, including 11 of Arizona's Native American communities. It places a high priority on serving victims of crime and runs a Volunteer Lawyers Program.
Where
Serves 9 counties in Arizona
All 9 counties served by Southern Arizona Legal Aid (SALA)
Pima County, Santa Cruz County, Pinal County, Cochise County, Graham County, Greenlee County, Navajo County, Apache County and Gila County
Generally for low-income people with civil legal problems in SALA's service area. If you're not sure you qualify, SALA says to apply and it will check. Apply online through AZLawHelp's intake or by phone. See the official site for current rules.
DCSS helps parents and caretakers who receive or pay child support. Services include getting a child support order, collecting child, medical, and spousal support from parents with court orders, helping unwed parents establish paternity, locating parents who aren't paying, and payment options.
For Arizona parents and caretakers who need to set up, pay, or collect child support. Families on Cash Assistance must cooperate with DCSS. See the official site for current rules.
The Arizona Judicial Branch's online Self-Service Center provides legal information and court forms for people representing themselves. Its family law forms cover divorce, legal separation, parenting plans (legal decision-making and parenting time), child support, and the Summary Consent Decree for couples who already agree, with fee waiver and deferral information and a Spanish-language self-service center.
Where
Arizona
Cost
Cost varies
Who it's for
For people handling their own Arizona court case. Family cases are filed in the superior court of the county where a spouse lives, at least one spouse must have lived in Arizona for 90 days, and children must have lived in Arizona for 6 months before filing about them. See the official site for current rules.
AZCourtHelp.org, created through the Arizona Supreme Court's strategic plan, helps people find court forms, processes, and information about their court, including locations, hours, and payments. It offers live chat with Arizona law librarians, a calendar of Legal Talks and clinics, and links to other legal information sites.
Where
Arizona
Cost
Free
Who it's for
For anyone using Arizona courts, especially self-represented people. It can't give legal advice, replace an attorney, or take sides in a case. See the official site for current rules.
AZLawHelp.org provides legal information and resources for Arizona and a single place to check whether you qualify for free or reduced-fee legal help. You can apply online or by phone, and the online intake routes applicants to Arizona's legal aid programs.
For Arizonans looking for legal information, and for people who may qualify for free or reduced-fee legal help, including a modest-means option. See the official site for current rules.
Maricopa County Superior Court Law Library Resource Center
Superior Court of Arizona in Maricopa County
The Law Library Resource Center gives legal information and resources, but not legal advice, for Maricopa County court users. It offers family court forms for starting, modifying, and enforcing divorce, legal separation, paternity, legal decision-making, parenting time, and child support cases, plus step-by-step guides, workshops, and reference help from staff.
Pima County Superior Court Law Library and Resource Center
Superior Court of Arizona in Pima County
The Pima County Superior Court's Law Library and Resource Center helps people find legal forms, do legal research, represent themselves in court, or find a lawyer. Its family court forms, in English and Spanish, cover divorce, paternity, child support, parenting plans, mediation and conciliation, fee waivers, and changing or enforcing orders.
Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS)
AHCCCS is Arizona's Medicaid program. It provides health insurance to eligible Arizona residents and helps pay for doctor visits, checkups, shots, prenatal care, hospital stays, and prescriptions. You can apply online through Health-e-Arizona Plus or get help from one of over 150 community assistor organizations.
For Arizona residents who meet income and other requirements. People waiting on an application or not eligible may still get mental health and substance use treatment through the Regional Behavioral Health Authority. See the official site for current rules.
Cash Assistance gives temporary cash benefits and support services to Arizona families with dependent children who need help most, as they work toward self-sufficiency. Adults sign a Personal Responsibility Agreement covering the Jobs Program, cooperation with Child Support Services, children's immunizations, and school attendance.
For needy families with dependent children, based on citizenship or qualified noncitizen status, Arizona residency, resource limits, and monthly income guidelines. Adults can get Cash Assistance for up to 12 months in Arizona (60 months lifetime federally), with possible hardship or time extensions; the limits don't apply to children or to Tribal TANF. See the official site for current rules.
DES Child Care Assistance helps families pay for care for children under 13 so parents and guardians can work, go to school, or take part in other approved activities. Benefits go directly to a DES-contracted provider, which can include centers, homes, and certain relatives, and families pay a co-pay based on size and income. Funding is limited and most new applicants are put on a waiting list.
For Arizona families who meet income limits, with children from birth through age 12 who are working or in another eligible activity, plus teen parents in school, families in homeless or domestic violence shelters, and some grandparents and guardians. Cash Assistance and Jobs Program participants and DCS or tribal child welfare referrals don't have an income test and aren't put on the waiting list. Income limits apply; see the official page. See the official site for current rules.
LIHEAP is a federally funded program that helps low-income Arizona households pay heating and cooling bills and avoid energy crises. Households can get a yearly regular benefit, plus crisis help (benefit amounts are on the official page) if they have used their regular benefit and face a shut-off notice, eviction when utilities are in the rent, or fewer than seven days of fuel.
Households must need help with energy bills, meet citizenship or immigration rules, and be under the income limit. Households on DES Nutrition Assistance or Cash Assistance automatically meet the income test. Help is first-come, first-served, once per 12 months for each benefit type. Apply through the A-to-Z Arizona Portal or on paper. Income limits apply; see the official page. See the official site for current rules.
Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS)
KidsCare is Arizona's Children's Health Insurance Program. It covers children under 19 whose family income is too high for AHCCCS (Medicaid) but under the KidsCare limit. AHCCCS says monthly KidsCare premiums have been stopped until further notice.
Where
Arizona
Cost
Free
Who it's for
For Arizona children under 19 who are U.S. citizens or qualified immigrants, have or apply for a Social Security number, are under the income limit, have no other health insurance, aren't eligible for AHCCCS Medicaid, and don't qualify for state-employee coverage. See the official site for current rules.
Short-Term Crisis Services gives temporary help to low-income families with an emergency they can't cover on their own, such as rent or mortgage payments to prevent homelessness, emergency shelter, utility payments and deposits, rental deposits, and work-related needs. Qualifying crises include leaving home because of domestic violence, loss of income, or an unforeseen event.
Where
Arizona
Cost
Free
Who it's for
For Arizona residents with a child under 18 who is a U.S. citizen or qualified legal resident, with household income under the program's limits (which are higher for households with a senior or a person with a disability). Proof of the emergency is required. Help isn't guaranteed and is limited to once in 12 months. Apply through your local Community Action Agency. Income limits apply; see the official page. See the official site for current rules.
Community Legal Services is a nonprofit law firm providing free civil legal aid. It helps with domestic violence and family law, housing, public benefits (AHCCCS, Social Security disability, Nutrition and Cash Assistance), consumer, employment, farmworker, tax, and conviction set-aside issues, and runs legal kiosks where people can meet with a lawyer by video.
Where
Maricopa County, Mohave County, La Paz County, Yavapai County and Yuma County, Arizona
CLS provides direct services to people who meet its income limits, with financial and other eligibility screening, first come, first served. Apply by phone, online through AZLawHelp, or at satellite offices. Income limits apply; see the official page. See the official site for current rules.
DNA is a nonprofit law firm providing free civil legal services to people living in poverty on the Navajo, Hopi, and Jicarilla Apache reservations and in parts of northern Arizona, northwest New Mexico, and southern Utah. It gives advice and representation in U.S. and tribal courts, helping families escape abuse, keep public benefits, and protect housing, healthcare, and income.
Where
Apache County, Navajo County and Coconino County, Arizona
DNA generally helps people with low incomes. Because resources are limited, it turns away about one of every two people who seek help. Start with the online pre-application or call central intake. Income limits apply; see the official page. See the official site for current rules.
Arizona WIC provides nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and nutritious foods for pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women, infants, and children under five, plus referrals to other community resources such as immunizations. Dads, grandparents, foster parents, and other guardians can apply for their children.
For pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women, infants, and children under five in Arizona who qualify. Find a clinic online or call. See the official site for current rules.
ITCA runs a WIC program that provides healthy foods, meal and snack ideas, and connections to community resources for families who are pregnant, breastfeeding, recently gave birth or had a pregnancy loss, or have a child under five. Parents, grandparents, foster parents, and other caregivers can apply for children in their care.
For people who are pregnant, breastfeeding, gave birth or had a pregnancy loss within six months, and children under five, who meet income rules. People on SNAP or TANF are automatically income-eligible. Contact your local ITCA WIC clinic. See the official site for current rules.
Nutrition Assistance (formerly food stamps) is Arizona's SNAP program. It gives eligible households monthly benefits on an EBT card to buy food. Recipients can also buy groceries online from authorized retailers, get extra fruits and vegetables through Double Up Food Bucks, and, for some households, use the Restaurant Meals Program.
For Arizona households that meet program rules; DES says the best way to find out is to apply. Apply online through Health-e-Arizona Plus, by mail or fax, or at a DES office, then complete an eligibility interview. Older adults 65+ with no earned income may use a simplified process. See the official site for current rules.
A statewide network of legal aid attorneys, volunteer attorneys, and lay legal advocates who give free civil legal help to victims of domestic violence and their children. Help can include representation for protective orders, help with divorce forms, advice through consultations and clinics, and information about victims' rights. It works through Community Legal Services, DNA-People's Legal Services, Southern Arizona Legal Aid, and 13 domestic violence shelter and service providers.
The Arizona Department of Housing lists homeless assistance agencies by county, with addresses, phone numbers, contacts, hours, and whether they take walk-ins, phone, or virtual contacts. Its rental assistance page points renters to county and city rental assistance programs and the DES Short-Term Crisis Services program.
Where
Arizona
Cost
Cost varies
Who it's for
For Arizonans who are homeless or at risk of losing housing. Each listed agency sets its own eligibility. See the official site for current rules.
AZLawHelp.org provides legal information and resources for Arizona and a single place to check whether you qualify for free or reduced-fee legal help. You can apply online or by phone, and the online intake routes applicants to Arizona's legal aid programs.
For Arizonans looking for legal information, and for people who may qualify for free or reduced-fee legal help, including a modest-means option. See the official site for current rules.
Short-Term Crisis Services gives temporary help to low-income families with an emergency they can't cover on their own, such as rent or mortgage payments to prevent homelessness, emergency shelter, utility payments and deposits, rental deposits, and work-related needs. Qualifying crises include leaving home because of domestic violence, loss of income, or an unforeseen event.
Where
Arizona
Cost
Free
Who it's for
For Arizona residents with a child under 18 who is a U.S. citizen or qualified legal resident, with household income under the program's limits (which are higher for households with a senior or a person with a disability). Proof of the emergency is required. Help isn't guaranteed and is limited to once in 12 months. Apply through your local Community Action Agency. Income limits apply; see the official page. See the official site for current rules.
Community Legal Services is a nonprofit law firm providing free civil legal aid. It helps with domestic violence and family law, housing, public benefits (AHCCCS, Social Security disability, Nutrition and Cash Assistance), consumer, employment, farmworker, tax, and conviction set-aside issues, and runs legal kiosks where people can meet with a lawyer by video.
Where
Maricopa County, Mohave County, La Paz County, Yavapai County and Yuma County, Arizona
CLS provides direct services to people who meet its income limits, with financial and other eligibility screening, first come, first served. Apply by phone, online through AZLawHelp, or at satellite offices. Income limits apply; see the official page. See the official site for current rules.
DNA is a nonprofit law firm providing free civil legal services to people living in poverty on the Navajo, Hopi, and Jicarilla Apache reservations and in parts of northern Arizona, northwest New Mexico, and southern Utah. It gives advice and representation in U.S. and tribal courts, helping families escape abuse, keep public benefits, and protect housing, healthcare, and income.
Where
Apache County, Navajo County and Coconino County, Arizona
DNA generally helps people with low incomes. Because resources are limited, it turns away about one of every two people who seek help. Start with the online pre-application or call central intake. Income limits apply; see the official page. See the official site for current rules.
SALA is a nonprofit public interest law firm, founded in 1951, that provides free civil legal aid to low-income people and families in southern and southeastern Arizona, including 11 of Arizona's Native American communities. It places a high priority on serving victims of crime and runs a Volunteer Lawyers Program.
Where
Serves 9 counties in Arizona
All 9 counties served by Southern Arizona Legal Aid (SALA)
Pima County, Santa Cruz County, Pinal County, Cochise County, Graham County, Greenlee County, Navajo County, Apache County and Gila County
Generally for low-income people with civil legal problems in SALA's service area. If you're not sure you qualify, SALA says to apply and it will check. Apply online through AZLawHelp's intake or by phone. See the official site for current rules.
DES Child Care Assistance helps families pay for care for children under 13 so parents and guardians can work, go to school, or take part in other approved activities. Benefits go directly to a DES-contracted provider, which can include centers, homes, and certain relatives, and families pay a co-pay based on size and income. Funding is limited and most new applicants are put on a waiting list.
For Arizona families who meet income limits, with children from birth through age 12 who are working or in another eligible activity, plus teen parents in school, families in homeless or domestic violence shelters, and some grandparents and guardians. Cash Assistance and Jobs Program participants and DCS or tribal child welfare referrals don't have an income test and aren't put on the waiting list. Income limits apply; see the official page. See the official site for current rules.
Arizona Child Care Resource & Referral helps families find child care, with a provider search showing hours, ages served, and quality ratings, plus guides on choosing quality care, costs, financial assistance, and child development. DES contracts with Child & Family Resources, Inc. to run it, with community specialists across the state.
For Arizona families looking for child care, including families approved for DES child care assistance who need a DES provider. CCR&R gives referrals, not recommendations. See the official site for current rules.
The Arizona Head Start Association lists Head Start and Early Head Start programs across Arizona, by grantee and the counties each serves, with phone numbers and websites for enrolling.
Where
Arizona
Cost
Cost varies
Who it's for
For young children and families who qualify for Head Start or Early Head Start; each program sets its own enrollment rules and service area. See the official site for current rules.
Arizona Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence (ACESDV)
ACESDV's helpline connects survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence, and people who know one, with support and local resources by phone, text, chat, and email.
Southwest Human Development, with support from First Things First
A free, bilingual, confidential helpline for Arizona parents, parents-to-be, and caregivers of children from birth to age 5. Early childhood specialists, nurses, mental health counselors, and disabilities specialists answer questions about sleep, feeding, tantrums, potty training, development, health and safety, and child care. It includes a Fussy Baby Program for soothing babies.
The Family Involvement Center's Father Program offers fathers, guardians, and expecting fathers the 13-week evidence-based Nurturing Fathers course plus dad-to-dad peer mentoring on conflict resolution, child behavior, co-parenting, and coping with stress. It also connects fathers to resources, including counseling, for dependency or family court.
For current fathers, guardians, and expecting fathers of any age, background, or history. Groups meet at 5333 N. 7th St., Suite A100, Phoenix, and virtually. See the official site for current rules.
A nonprofit serving Phoenix families, founded in 1997, focused on fathers that also serves mothers, caregivers, and whole families. It offers parenting classes such as Men at Work, father-to-father mentoring, co-parenting help, supervised visits, family-court education and family-law legal assistance, job search and reentry mentoring, a food pantry, and community events.
For Phoenix-area fathers, mothers, and caregivers. You don't need to know which program you need; call and staff will help. See the official site for current rules.
Parent Aid's Love Like a Dad program gives parent education and support to men, dads, and dad figures: Boot Camp for New Dads for expectant fathers, National Fatherhood Initiative 24/7 Dad classes (virtual and in person on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings), drop-in dad groups, and the on-demand Fathering in 15 course.
For dads, expectant fathers, and dad figures. Dad groups need no registration; use the referral form for a Love Like a Dad specialist to contact you. See the official site for current rules.
Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS)
Arizona's statewide behavioral health crisis line is available by phone, text, and chat. Arizona's crisis system, open to any resident regardless of insurance, includes 24/7 crisis phone lines staffed by trained crisis specialists and 24/7 mobile crisis teams. The AHCCCS page also lists crisis lines for each county and for several tribal nations.
For any Arizona resident in a behavioral health crisis, or anyone worried about someone, regardless of health insurance. See the official site for current rules.
Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS)
AHCCCS is Arizona's Medicaid program. It provides health insurance to eligible Arizona residents and helps pay for doctor visits, checkups, shots, prenatal care, hospital stays, and prescriptions. You can apply online through Health-e-Arizona Plus or get help from one of over 150 community assistor organizations.
For Arizona residents who meet income and other requirements. People waiting on an application or not eligible may still get mental health and substance use treatment through the Regional Behavioral Health Authority. See the official site for current rules.
AzEIP is Arizona's statewide early intervention (IDEA Part C) system for infants and toddlers with disabilities or developmental delays. It helps families support their child's learning and growth through everyday activities. Anyone concerned that a child isn't meeting milestones can make a referral.
For Arizona infants and toddlers under age 3 who may not be meeting developmental milestones in play, learning, communication, movement, vision, or hearing. See the official site for current rules.
The Arizona Head Start Association lists Head Start and Early Head Start programs across Arizona, by grantee and the counties each serves, with phone numbers and websites for enrolling.
Where
Arizona
Cost
Cost varies
Who it's for
For young children and families who qualify for Head Start or Early Head Start; each program sets its own enrollment rules and service area. See the official site for current rules.
Arizona WIC provides nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and nutritious foods for pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women, infants, and children under five, plus referrals to other community resources such as immunizations. Dads, grandparents, foster parents, and other guardians can apply for their children.
For pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women, infants, and children under five in Arizona who qualify. Find a clinic online or call. See the official site for current rules.
Southwest Human Development, with support from First Things First
A free, bilingual, confidential helpline for Arizona parents, parents-to-be, and caregivers of children from birth to age 5. Early childhood specialists, nurses, mental health counselors, and disabilities specialists answer questions about sleep, feeding, tantrums, potty training, development, health and safety, and child care. It includes a Fussy Baby Program for soothing babies.
ITCA runs a WIC program that provides healthy foods, meal and snack ideas, and connections to community resources for families who are pregnant, breastfeeding, recently gave birth or had a pregnancy loss, or have a child under five. Parents, grandparents, foster parents, and other caregivers can apply for children in their care.
For people who are pregnant, breastfeeding, gave birth or had a pregnancy loss within six months, and children under five, who meet income rules. People on SNAP or TANF are automatically income-eligible. Contact your local ITCA WIC clinic. See the official site for current rules.
Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS)
KidsCare is Arizona's Children's Health Insurance Program. It covers children under 19 whose family income is too high for AHCCCS (Medicaid) but under the KidsCare limit. AHCCCS says monthly KidsCare premiums have been stopped until further notice.
Where
Arizona
Cost
Free
Who it's for
For Arizona children under 19 who are U.S. citizens or qualified immigrants, have or apply for a Social Security number, are under the income limit, have no other health insurance, aren't eligible for AHCCCS Medicaid, and don't qualify for state-employee coverage. See the official site for current rules.
Parent Aid's Love Like a Dad program gives parent education and support to men, dads, and dad figures: Boot Camp for New Dads for expectant fathers, National Fatherhood Initiative 24/7 Dad classes (virtual and in person on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings), drop-in dad groups, and the on-demand Fathering in 15 course.
For dads, expectant fathers, and dad figures. Dad groups need no registration; use the referral form for a Love Like a Dad specialist to contact you. See the official site for current rules.
AzEIP is Arizona's statewide early intervention (IDEA Part C) system for infants and toddlers with disabilities or developmental delays. It helps families support their child's learning and growth through everyday activities. Anyone concerned that a child isn't meeting milestones can make a referral.
For Arizona infants and toddlers under age 3 who may not be meeting developmental milestones in play, learning, communication, movement, vision, or hearing. See the official site for current rules.
Southwest Human Development, with support from First Things First
A free, bilingual, confidential helpline for Arizona parents, parents-to-be, and caregivers of children from birth to age 5. Early childhood specialists, nurses, mental health counselors, and disabilities specialists answer questions about sleep, feeding, tantrums, potty training, development, health and safety, and child care. It includes a Fussy Baby Program for soothing babies.
Encircle Families helps parents and caregivers of children with disabilities and special health care needs, at no cost to families. It offers one-on-one Parent-to-Parent Support matches with trained Parent Leaders, help navigating special education and IEPs, workshops, NICU parent support, and parent leadership training.
The Arizona Department of Housing lists homeless assistance agencies by county, with addresses, phone numbers, contacts, hours, and whether they take walk-ins, phone, or virtual contacts. Its rental assistance page points renters to county and city rental assistance programs and the DES Short-Term Crisis Services program.
Where
Arizona
Cost
Cost varies
Who it's for
For Arizonans who are homeless or at risk of losing housing. Each listed agency sets its own eligibility. See the official site for current rules.
LIHEAP is a federally funded program that helps low-income Arizona households pay heating and cooling bills and avoid energy crises. Households can get a yearly regular benefit, plus crisis help (benefit amounts are on the official page) if they have used their regular benefit and face a shut-off notice, eviction when utilities are in the rent, or fewer than seven days of fuel.
Households must need help with energy bills, meet citizenship or immigration rules, and be under the income limit. Households on DES Nutrition Assistance or Cash Assistance automatically meet the income test. Help is first-come, first-served, once per 12 months for each benefit type. Apply through the A-to-Z Arizona Portal or on paper. Income limits apply; see the official page. See the official site for current rules.
Arizona Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence (ACESDV)
ACESDV's helpline connects survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence, and people who know one, with support and local resources by phone, text, chat, and email.
Short-Term Crisis Services gives temporary help to low-income families with an emergency they can't cover on their own, such as rent or mortgage payments to prevent homelessness, emergency shelter, utility payments and deposits, rental deposits, and work-related needs. Qualifying crises include leaving home because of domestic violence, loss of income, or an unforeseen event.
Where
Arizona
Cost
Free
Who it's for
For Arizona residents with a child under 18 who is a U.S. citizen or qualified legal resident, with household income under the program's limits (which are higher for households with a senior or a person with a disability). Proof of the emergency is required. Help isn't guaranteed and is limited to once in 12 months. Apply through your local Community Action Agency. Income limits apply; see the official page. See the official site for current rules.
These programs serve families anywhere in the U.S., including Arizona.
211 (United Way 211)
United Way 211
Call 211 for confidential help connecting to local community services, such as housing, homelessness, and utility bill assistance. 211.org can also help you find your local 211.
Free, confidential support 24/7 by call, text, or chat. You don't have to be suicidal to reach out; reasons include relationships, economic worries, substance use, depression, and loneliness. Spanish: press 2 or text AYUDA to 988. Veterans: press 1.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care
Helps parents find safe, quality child care in their community that fits their family's needs. It links to each state's or territory's child care websites, where parents can search for child care and consumer education information.
Where
Nationwide
Cost
Free
Who it's for
Information site open to everyone. The state programs it links to set their own rules. See the official site for current rules.
A safe, nonjudgmental space by call, text, or chat for anyone concerned about or affected by child abuse. It is not a reporting line and is not connected to 911; the site lists each state's child abuse reporting contacts.
Open to anyone. The hotline may have to share information with authorities if a child is being harmed or someone intends to act on suicidal thoughts. In California, child abuse reports go to your county's CPS line. See the official site for current rules.
Free, confidential, 24/7 support by text message. Text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the U.S. to reach a trained volunteer crisis counselor for stress, anxiety, loneliness, substance use, self-harm, or suicidal thoughts.
Where
Nationwide
Cost
Free
Who it's for
Available to anyone in the United States. See the official site for current rules.
A federal tax credit that helps low- to moderate-income workers and families reduce taxes owed and possibly increase their refund. The IRS site has a qualification checker and links to free tax preparation help.
Where
Nationwide
Cost
Free
Who it's for
For workers with low to moderate income; the amount can depend on children or dependents and other factors. The IRS notes refunds for EITC claims are held until mid-February. See the official site for current rules.
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
HUD's tool for finding housing, shelter, health care, and clothing resources by location. It also links to help paying rent, applying for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8), talking to a housing counselor, and reporting housing discrimination.
Where
Nationwide
Cost
Free
Who it's for
Open to anyone searching. Each local program found through the tool has its own eligibility rules. See the official site for current rules.
Find Your Parent Center (Parent Training and Information Centers)
Center for Parent Information and Resources
A finder for the nearly 100 Parent Training and Information Centers (PTIs) and Community Parent Resource Centers (CPRCs) in the US and territories. These centers work with families of infants, toddlers, children, and youth with disabilities, birth to 26, and help parents take part in their children's education and development.
Where
Nationwide
Cost
Cost varies
Who it's for
For families of children and youth with disabilities, birth to 26. Each Parent Center sets its own services. See the official site for current rules.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
A confidential, anonymous search tool for finding mental health and substance use treatment facilities in the United States, with guides on treatment options and paying for treatment.
Where
Nationwide
Cost
Free
Who it's for
Free to search. Each facility sets its own intake rules and costs. See the official site for current rules.
Free, confidential, 24/7 support from advocates by call, chat, or text (START to 88788), including crisis intervention, safety planning, and referrals to local resources. Help is available for anyone affected by relationship abuse.
Open to anyone. The Hotline does not give direct financial help (like cash or hotel vouchers) but can connect you with local resources. If you are in immediate danger, call 911. See the official site for current rules.
Free, confidential support for parents, children, and youth from trained Helpline Specialists by call, text, or live chat, available 24/7. Run by Parents Anonymous, which also offers Parents Anonymous support groups.
National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse (Fatherhood.gov)
U.S. Administration for Children and Families, Office of Family Assistance
A federally funded national resource for fathers. Offers a library of fatherhood resources, activities for dads and kids, topics like co-parenting, blended families, and economic stability, a Program Map to find local fatherhood programs, and a National Call Center for dads.
Support for fathers dealing with depression or anxiety during pregnancy or after a baby arrives. Includes a call/text HelpLine, free peer support such as support groups (including a group for dads) and a peer mentor program, a weekly Chat with an Expert call, and a directory of perinatal mental health providers.
Not for emergencies. The PSI HelpLine is not a crisis hotline and does not handle emergencies. In a crisis, call 988 or your local emergency number, or call or text the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline at 833-852-6262 (24/7).
For dads facing perinatal mental health challenges. The PSI HelpLine is not a crisis hotline and does not handle emergencies. You leave a confidential message any time and a trained volunteer returns your call or text; messages are returned every day, within 8am-11pm EST. In a crisis, call 988 or your local emergency number, or call or text the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline at 833-852-6262 (24/7).
A national campaign with evidence-based guidance to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and other sleep-related infant deaths, plus tummy time tips and free printable materials for parents and grandparents.
Where
Nationwide
Cost
Free
Who it's for
Free information for anyone caring for a baby. Talk with your child's doctor about your baby's specific needs. See the official site for current rules.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Free, confidential, 24/7 treatment referral and information service in English and Spanish for people and families facing mental health or substance use disorders. Connects callers with local treatment, support groups, and community organizations. It does not provide counseling.
Open to anyone. No insurance needed; people without insurance may be referred to state-funded or sliding-fee programs. TTY: 1-800-487-4889. See the official site for current rules.
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Administration
The federal SNAP program provides food benefits to low-income families to help with their grocery budget. In California, SNAP is called CalFresh and you apply through the state.
Where
Nationwide
Cost
Free
Who it's for
For low-income households. In California, apply for CalFresh; the county decides eligibility. See the official site for current rules.
WIC: Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Administration
The federal WIC program provides healthy foods, personalized nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals from pregnancy until a child turns 5. Includes an eligibility checker and a tool to find WIC near you.
Where
Nationwide
Cost
Free
Who it's for
WIC serves women who are pregnant, recently pregnant, or breastfeeding, and babies and kids under 5. USDA says moms, dads, foster parents, and anyone raising kids under 5 can apply for the children in their care. See the official site for current rules.
