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Classes and Events at the Center for Child & Family Wellness

The Center for Child & Family Wellness partners with community organizations to offer essential wraparound services that address the community's growing needs. These include dance and music classes, family education programs, mentorship opportunities, and support for medical, health, and wellness needs.

Although classes are hosted at Child Crisis Arizona’s Center for Child & Family Wellness, registration scheduling and payments are handled by each community partner.

Child Crisis Arizona Family Education Classes
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Free, in-person, virtual, and on-demand classes focused on teaching positive parenting skills to strengthen families.

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Ballet Arizona Dance Classes
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Children’s Division

Primary A | Ages 4-5 | Tuesdays 3:45-4:30PM

Primary B | Ages 5-6 | Tuesdays 4:30-5:30PM

Children’s Division introduces ballet through creative movement and expression, building foundational technique and basic ballet knowledge.

Dance for Parkinson's Disease

All Ages | Tuesdays 11:30AM-12:45PM

Individuals with Parkinson’s disease and their caregivers can find renewed strength, confidence, and hope in a community that supports individuality and promotes resilience.

Adult Open Classes

Ages 14+ | Wednesdays 9:00-10:30AM

Three levels of ballet classes are offered: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced.

Creative Aging Through Dance

Seniors | Wednesdays 10:30-11:30AM | Free

Designed for seniors to help build strength, flexibility, and resilience through movement and choreography.

Native American Hoop Dancing

Beginner | Ages 6-8 | Wednesdays 5:30-6:15 PM | Free

Intermediate | Ages 9-12 | Wednesdays 6:15-7:00 PM | Free

Native American Hoop Dance classes offer Native American youth the chance to learn this traditional dance form.

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Community Connections
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‍Ages 0-5 and their Caregiver | FREE

Enjoy themed activities each month for parents/guardians and their 0-5 year olds. Activities range from crafts, community healthcare, movies, cooking, and other family friendly activities.

Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix | October 13 | 10:00-11:00 AM

Healthy Bites for Growing Minds | October 20 | 10:30-11:30 AM

Healthy Fall Snack | October 20 | 10:30-11:30 AM

Simple Moments of Connection | October 28 | 10:30-11:30 AM

Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix | November 10 | 10:00-11:00 AM

Baby Yoga | November 24 | 10:30-11:30 AM

Dance & Movement | December 10 | 10:30-11:30 AM

Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix | December 10 | 10:00-11:00 AM‍

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Art Odyssey Arizona
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Ages 5-10 and their caregiver | Free

In partnership with the Phoenix Art Museum, this program brings hands-on visual arts education to elementary students, inspiring creativity while helping children explore art, culture and self-expression.

September 22 | 4:00-4:45 PM

October 13 | 4:00-4:45 PM

November 17 | 4:00-4:45 PM

December 15 | 4:00-4:45 PM

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Helping Families in need
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Drop-ins or Appointments | Fridays 9:00AM-1:00PM | Free

This team provides one-on-one support to help families access vital resources and navigate the application process for programs such as AHCCCS, SNAP, and KIDSCARE assistance.

Schedule an appointment by calling 1-800-298-4346

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Friendly House
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Drop-ins or appointments | See Calendar | Free

Meet with Friendly House staff for immigration consultation. Schedule an appointment by calling 602-416-7200.

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NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
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Drop-ins | 1St Mondays 6-7:30pm | Free

NAMI Family Support Group is a support group for family members, significant others and friends of people with mental health conditions. Gain insight from the challenges and successes of others facing similar experiences.

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Hope Women’s Center
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Drop-ins | Fridays 9am-12pm | Free

Hope on the Road offers free services including their ĒMA Program- advocacy, case management, and support for moms in crisis, life skills classes, mentoring, job coaching, Telehealth counseling, and resource referrals. Participants also earn points for essentials like food, toiletries, gift cards, and utility assistance.

For more information email hotr@hopewomenscenter.org or call/text 480-331-4251.

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Food Pantry in partnership with United Food Bank
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4th Fridays 7:30-9am | Free

Providing food boxes filled with fresh fruits, vegetables, and bakery items for Child Crisis Arizona families and the Mesa community. Boxes are available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. Participants must sign in to confirm they meet the program's income guidelines.

Epiphany WIC Program
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Drop-ins or Appointments | Fridays 8:30am-12:30pm | Free to families that qualify

You can schedule a meeting to talk with a WIC counselor about nutrition education, breastfeeding and infant feeding support, and how to receive a free package of healthy foods to use at grocery stores. You’ll also get referrals to other helpful programs and services that meet your family’s needs.

Walk-ins welcome. To make an appointment, please call or email: 480-626-6510; wic@ewicaz.com.

Zumbini®
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Ages 0-5 and their caregiver | Thursdays  9:00-9:45am | Free

Zumbini® uses dance & educational tools for unstoppable fun. Learn how to combine early childhood development and Zumba®. This class is intended for children ages 0-5 and their parent/guardian.

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Ballet Folklorico
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Ages 7 and up | Mondays 6-9pm, Tuesdays 6-9pm  | Registration Required

This class introduces students to traditional regional dances and music. Whether you're new to dance or looking to strengthen your skills, you'll learn choreography, rhythm, and expression in a supportive and energetic environment.

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Southwest Institute of healing arts
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Ages 18+ (16+ accompanied by an adult) | 2nd Wednesdays  | Drop-in Friendly | Free

Discover simple, holistic practices that support your mind, body, and spirit. These wellness classes offer tools and techniques to improve everyday living, support well-being at work, and encourage a greater sense of balance and connection. Visit our Center calendar above for upcoming classes.

Beyond Babbling
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Sign Language & More

Ages 0-5 and their caregiver | Mondays  9:30-10:15am | Free

Drop-ins, registration preferred | Free
Get a head start on your baby's language development! This class will teach basic signs you and your baby can use to communicate. We will also talk about how to read infant cues and simple ways you can encourage speech and language development in your everyday routine!

*No class 10/12, 12/21, 12/28

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Additional partners offering classes and workshops for closed groups

Contact us

If you are interested in partnering to offer classes, community services or utilize the center for an event, please contact Marybell.Ramirez@childcrisisaz.org.

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