More and more, women are raising children on their own. Without the benefit of another adult to help with the everyday struggles of just being a parent, the financial and emotional burdens can, at times, be overwhelming.
Here are a few resources that moms can turn to for much needed support and relief. Some of these providers offer several services, allowing for one stop shopping.
Childcare:
Child and Family Resources
Provides lists of DES childcare providers by zip code
2800 E Broadway Blvd.
325-5778
Open Monday – Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Department of Economic Security
Assists families with child care expenses
2760 S 4th Ave.
620-6616
Open Monday - Friday 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.
195 W Irvington Rd
741-9751
Open Monday – Friday 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.
*Check with your employer to see if your benefits may include discounts or provisions for childcare expenses. Most colleges and universities have grants earmarked to help with daycare for student-parents.
Counseling and/or Shelter from Domestic Violence:
*Always call 911 if you or your children are in immediate danger.
Emerge
This charity gives shelter, food, clothing, and necessities to abused women and their children.
The West House: 622- 6347 (24 hours, TTY/TDD)
Toll Free: 1-877-472-1717
Casa Amparo: 746-1501 (Se habla Español 24 hours, TTY/TDD)
Diapers:
Pima County Health Department
www.pimahealth.org/
175 W. Irvington
889-9543 (Ask for the service nurse)
Hours: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Diaper Bank of Southern Arizona
This agency collects diapers and then distributes them. It has a list of distribution sites on its website. They ask recipients to contact the Health Department first.
3820 E Bellevue St.
325-1400
Food Assistance:
Community Food Bank
Provides families with free food and sells groceries at a discount. Food stamps, WIC, and Food Plus vouchers can be redeemed here.
3003 S Country Club Rd # 221
884-9405
Open Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Farmers Market
Cash, vouchers, and food stamps are accepted
(located at the Community Food Bank)
3003 S Country Club Rd # 221
Open Tuesday and Saturday 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Casa Maria
This Catholic organization provides lunch and family food bags daily to those in need.
401 E. 26th St.
624-0132
Open Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
WIC Program (Women, Infants, and Children)
This is a state-run, federally funded program that provides pregnant women and mothers of children ages birth to five years with nutritious foods.
Centro Del Sur
1631 S. 10 th Ave.
624-5181
Department of Economic Security
Provides low income families with food stamps or AFDC (cash assistance)
2760 S 4th Ave
620-6616
Open Monday - Friday 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.
195 W Irvington Rd
741-9751?
Open Monday - Friday 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Healthcare:
Department of Economic Security
State-provided medical insurance (AHCCCS and Kidscare)
2760 S 4th Ave
620-6616
Open Monday - Friday 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.
195 W Irvington Rd
741-9751
Open Monday - Friday 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.
St. Elizabeth of Hungary
Clients receive dental services not covered by AHCCCS at a discounted rate. Other medical services are also provided on a sliding scale fee basis.
140 W Speedway Blvd # 100
628-7871
Pregnancy, guidance, assistance and family planning:
Pima County Health Department
Holds immunization clinics
175 W. Irvington
889-9543
Tuesday 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
4th Tuesday each month, 1p.m. - 6 p.m.
The Crisis Pregnancy Centers of Tucson
Provides a variety of services including counseling, pregnancy tests, ultrasound services, medical and legal services
6066 S. Nogales Hwy.
806-0266
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Tuesday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Life Resource Center
Offers a variety of classes and counseling, including post abortion counseling, parenting classes, and finance classes.
2504 N. Alvernon Way
325-6041
Monday - Thursday 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. (closed 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.)
Planned Parenthood
Provides education, birth control, pregnancy testing and counseling, along with an array of other services
Archer Health Center
1665 S. La Cholla Blvd.
884-5562
Open Monday – Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Utility and Rental Assistance:
Tucson Urban League
2305 S. Park Ave.
623-4388 Ext 223
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Tucson Electric Power Company
Lifeline Discount Rate Programs offer low income customers a reduction in their monthly electric bill.
623-7711
*For more services, contact Information and Referral at 325-2111 Monday – Friday 8a.m. - 5 p.m.
