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Family Resource Centers

GESD Family Resource Centers: Strengthening families with children, ages birth to five years, through prevention, intervention and education.

Everyday life is a learning experience for children. The Glendale Elementary School District Family Resource Centers explore ways to turn everyday moments into fun learning opportunities.  Children are eager to connect with the adults in their lives.  Through these relationships, children gain the confidence and security they need to learn. 

Through the GESD Family Resource Centers, parents can participate in:

  • Parent/Child literacy classes
  • Parent Workshops
  • Structured Play
  • Health and Nutrition Programs
  • Child Development Programs

Resource and Referral Information:

  • Healthcare
  • Oral Health
  • Mental Health
  • AHCCCS/SNAP application assistance 
  • Emergency food, housing, utility assistance

Classes

JANUARY SCHEDULEFriday, January 17th:  Caps, Hats, Socks and Mittens

Tuesday, January 21st:  Make Way for Books (multiple classes)

Tuesday, January 21st:  Raising a Reader (0-2 year olds)

Wednesday, January 22nd:  Ice Fishing

Wednesday, January 22nd:  Triple P, Workshop #1

Thursday, January 23rd:  Science on Wheels

Friday, January 24th:  Polar Bear, Polar Bear

Saturday, January 25th:  PJ's & Pancakes!

Monday, January 27th:  Musical Story Time

Wednesday, January 29th:  Open Play/Birthday Celebrations

Wednesday, January 29th:  Dad's Connect

Thursday, January 30th:  Safe Sleep
(please call 623-237-7364 to register)

Friday, January 31st:  Zumbini