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Thank you to everyone who donated school supplies! We took the 125 backpacks and supplies that Up The Hill magazine bought and donated them - along with the generous donations from Estrella Residents and folks at The Sears Group - to Child Crisis Arizona. Together we donated over $5000 worth of supplies! Thank you to everyone who helped!

Child Crisis Arizona operates the only licensed Emergency Children’s Shelter facility for children ages 2 through 10 in Maricopa County. The shelter is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, year-round. Children are placed in the shelter through referrals from the Arizona Department of Child Safety and Tribal Social Services, and by community members who for whatever reason may not be able to provide care for their child and need a safe place temporarily.

More than just a place to sleep, Child Crisis

Arizona’s home-like shelter meets all of a child’s needs. Specially trained staff and volunteers provide help, comfort, care, and support. Children in the shelter receive nurturing care

24 hours a day, 7 days a week; balanced meals and healthy snacks; clothing and personal care items; medical screenings and attention to health issues, including vaccinations and visits to the doctor and dentists as needed; plus educational support and counseling.

While kids are at the shelter, they participate in activities like art, music, dancing and swimming lessons, as well as visits from therapy dogs. Through the generosity of our donors and community partners, children at the shelter and in our foster and adoption programs may also attend field trips to museums, cultural events, attractions and family-friendly activities.

If you are in need of help, please contact

(480) 834-9424