Southwest Family Center

Family Resource Centers

Alma Iñiquez, Director | 1100 S. Fresno St. Tucson, AZ 85745 (Menlo Family Resource Center) | (520) 225-2100 | Email Us

Resource Center Locations: Catalina | Palo Verde | Southwest | Menlo

What we offer...

Southwest Family Resource Center, 6855 S Mark

About Us
Phone: (520) 908-3980

Hours of Operation:
Mon. Wed. & Fri. 8:00-4:30 p.m.
Tue. & Thur. 9:30-6:00 p.m.

Southwest Family Center Staff

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(Left to right)
Hermelinda Montoya, School Community Liaison;
Lacey Grijalva, Program Coordinator;
Lydia Chavez, Custodian/Monitor

Classes at Family Resource Centers

Juega y Aprende (Spanish): Presentado por Arizona’s Children Association

Por favor, acompanenos en estas actividades interactivas entre padre e hijos y ayude a su hijo(a) a desarrollar habilidades importantes a traves del juego! Estas clases de juego son flexibles y los participantes pueden asistir a todas las clases o acudir según lo permita su horario. Regístrese a través del enlace proporcionado.

miércoles |10:45 a.m.-11:30 a.m.| Comienza: 4/21/21|Termina: 5/26/21|

https://arizonaschildren.zoom.us/j/91711851513
Play and Learn (English): Presented by Arizona’s Children Association

Join us for weekly interactive parent-child activities to help your child learn important skills through play! Zoom workshops include: Songs & Stories, Parent- Child activities, and Parenting Support & Education. These play classes are flexible, and participants can attend all classes, or drop-in as their schedule allows. Please register through the link provided.

Wednesdays|10:00 a.m.-10:45 a.m.| Start: 4/21/21|End: 5/26/21|

https://arizonaschildren.zoom.us/j/91711851513
History of the United States of America Constitution: Presented by Por Un AZ Unido

Por Un AZ Unido will share information on the United States constitution and information regarding immigration laws.

Fridays|10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.| Start: 4/23/21|End: 4/30/21 |http://bit.ly/396qw52
History of the United Sates Constitution: Presented by Por Un AZ Unido

Por Un AZ Unido will share information on the United States constitution and information regarding immigration laws.

Fridays|10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.| Start: 5/7/21|End: 5/14/21 |http://bit.ly/396qw52
Reading Seed Families: Presented by Literacy Connects

A FREE five-week online workshop series designed for parents and caregivers of children in grades K-5.

Explore reading and writing strategies that can be used to create a fun and joyful literacy experience at home with kids. Learn with other parents, caregivers, and Literacy Connects staff in a supportive and collaborative space. Participants will receive free age-appropriate books and writing resources. Sessions meet once a week for 90 minutes via Zoom.

Please visit http://www.literacyconnects.org/reading-seed-families to learn more and sign-up.
First Five Years: Presented by Arizona’s Children Association

This 4-session series will help nurture your child with a "just right combination" of freedom and positive discipline. Learn about your child's development and growing brain, preventing tantrums and other problems, and using mindfulness to keep calm. You will also learn 6 ways to prepare your child for school success. Participants will receive class materials and gifts for attending!

Thursdays|9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.| Start: 4/1/21|End: 4/22/21 | http://bit.ly/3sCcMGx

This class is full. To be placed on a waiting list, please click on the registration link for the class. Thank you.
Cooking Healthy: Presented by The Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona

Parent volunteers will demonstrate how to cook nutritious meals using ingredients from the Family Resource Center’s food pantry. Participants will also learn how to make easy low-cost meals. Please click on the link to register.

Thursdays| 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.| Start: 2/4/21 & 2/18/21| https://bit.ly/3gGAHji

Thursdays| 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.| Start: 3/4/21 & 3/18/21| https://bit.ly/3gGAHji

Thursdays| 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.| Start: 4/1/21, 4/15/21, & 4/29/21| https://bit.ly/3gGAHji

Thursdays| 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.| Start: 5/13/21| https://bit.ly/3gGAHji
Cooking Healthy: Presented by The Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona

Parent volunteers will demonstrate how to cook nutritious meals using ingredients from the Family Resource Center’s food pantry. Participants will also learn how to make easy low-cost meals. Please click on the link to register.

Thursdays| 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.| Start: 2/4/21 & 2/18/21| https://bit.ly/3gGAHji

Thursdays| 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.| Start: 3/4/21 & 3/18/21| https://bit.ly/3gGAHji

Thursdays| 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.| Start: 4/1/21, 4/15/21, & 4/29/21| https://bit.ly/3gGAHji

Thursdays| 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.| Start: 5/13/21| https://bit.ly/3gGAHji
Active Parenting: Presented by Child & Family Resources
This free six-week program will focus on giving parents/guardians the tools they need to better communicate with their children. We will dive into brain development and how it affects children’s behavior. You will also learn how to talk to your children about making good decisions. Fridays| 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.| Start: 1/15/21| End: 2/19/21| https://bit.ly/34dckET
English Language Acquisition for Adults (ELAA): Presented by Literacy Connects

This class is offered to any adult with a desire to learn and improve their English. Students may choose from beginning, high beginning, intermediate, and advanced classes. Sign up by January 11.

|Start: 1/20/21|End: 5/14/21| Days and times vary depending on the level of class being offered. Please click on the registration link provided for more information https://bit.ly/3a3UYhu

GED Preparation Class: Presented by Literacy Connects

Prepare for your GED by improving your reading, writing, math, and thinking skills. These classes will be taught in English. Ages 21 and over.

Start: 1/19/21|End: 5/14/21

Mon. & Wed. (Math) |5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m.|

Tue. & Thu. (Language Arts) |9:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m.|

Tue. & Thu. (Science) | 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.|

Please click on the link for more information https://bit.ly/3gEc3jn

Look What Happens at Southwest and Wakefield Centers!

What happens on Wednesdays at the Wakefield and Southwest Family Resource Centers? Everything! English and parenting classes, free childcare, Zuma classes, distributing food boxes and more! Meet our families. Take a look.

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Talk It Out

*TUSD students, parents, guardians, and immediate family members, Talk It Out is currently booked through December 2020. When you submit a request, you will be placed on a waitlist for counseling services. Talk It Out staff will contact you when they begin scheduling appointments for January 2021.