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211arizona.org

Arizona Early Intervention Program AzEIP

(Birth to 3 years of age)

des.az.gov/azeip

(602) 532-9960

Children birth through 3 years of age who meet one of the following criteria, may be considered eligible for early intervention services in Arizona:

*Developmental delay of 50% or greater in one or more areas of development.

*A diagnosed condition with a high probability of resulting in a 50% or greater developmental delay.

*Under special circumstances, children may also be determined eligible based on additional information indicating that there is a potential delay in areas that are difficult to assess with standard measures.

Referrals: (888) 592-0140 or online at azeip.azdes.gov/AzEIP/AzeipRef/Forms/Categories.aspx

 

AZ-Tech AZ Dept of Education

(Assistive Technology)

www.azed.gov/specialeducation/at/

To assist public education agencies (PEA), parents, and other government entities in building their capacity to consider and implement assistive technology for students with disabilities in order to improve access to the general education curriculum.

 

AZTAP Arizona Technolgy Access Program

(Assistive Technology)

aztap.org

(602) 728-9534

Our mission is to connect people with disabilities with the assistive technology they need to participate as fully as possible in activities that matter to them.

 

Easter Seals Blake Foundation

easterseals.com/blakefoundation/

(928) 428-5990 

527 Main Street Safford AZ 85546  

See the multiple programs offered by Easter Seals Blake Foundation below:

 

Blake Behavioral Health
(Counseling, psychiatric services, therapeutic groups, parent education)
Cochise, Graham, Greenlee, La Paz, Pima, Pinal, Santa Cruz & Yuma counties 
(844) 546-3068
 

Blake Early Head Start

Graham & Greenlee Counties (928) 348-8828

Home visitation program for low-income pregnant women, and parents of newborn to age three. Includes family support, parenting skills, community referrals and child development.

Blake Newborn Intensive Care

Graham & Greenlee Counties (928) 348-8828

Community nursing services are provided to facilitate the transition of the child and family from the Newborn Intensive Care Unit to their home and community. Periodic monitoring of the child's medical and developmental needs identifies infants who would benefit from referral to other early intervention programs. Through these home visits, the family receives support and education as well as referral to appropriate community resources.

 

Blake Palomita Children's Center

Inclusive Early Childcare Centers
(928) 348-8828
250 W. 15th Street, Safford, AZ 85546

Full-day, full-year care for children ages one to five. This center is nationally-accredited through NAEYC.

Blake Parent Aide 

Graham & Greenlee Counties (928) 348-8828

Family-centered services to train and assist the parent/caregiver to eliminate safety threats and/or enhance parental capacities to protect children from harm and danger, and to help children remain in or return to the care of the parent/caregiver. Services include parenting and life skills training, support, referral and parenting groups and supervised visitation of families with children who are in out-of-home placement.

 

DES Developmental Disabilities

Department of Economic Security 

des.az.gov/services/disabilities/developmental-disabilities

DDD provides supports and services to individuals diagnosed with one of the following developmental disabilities:

  • Autism;
  • Cerebral palsy;
  • Epilepsy;
  • Cognitive / Intellectual Disability; or
  • Are under the age of six and at risk of having a Developmental Disabilities
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Language Line

(Interpreting Services)

languageline.com

 

SEACUS 

(Senior Citizen Resource)

seacus.org

(928) 428-3229

1124 W. Thatcher Blvd. Ste. 202  Safford AZ 85546

To improve the quality of life for mature adults in the Gila Valley through education & activity, family caregiver support and quality compassionate care.