Lutheran Social Services Family Resource Centers is a program of Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest in collaboration with faith and community-based organizations to serve the needs of all families.
Lutheran Social Services Family Resource Centers are open Monday - Saturday
Locations:
Sunnyslope
Trinity Lutheran Church
9424 N. 7th Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85021
602-501-8652
North Phoenix
Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church
1500 W. Maryland
Phoenix, AZ 85015
602-501-8840
West Mesa
First Evangelical Lutheran Church
142 N. Date St.
Mesa, AZ 85201
480-489-5772
East Mesa
Our Savior's Lutheran Church
612 S. Ellsworth
Mesa, AZ 85208
(480)-489-5773
Who We Are
Family SPOT Resource Centers are funded through grants from First Things First. We support families to help make sure ALL children in the community are healthy and ready to learn. We believe parents are their child's first and most important teachers.
What We Do
Resource and Referral
We provide families access to information and links to the resources they need to be confident and capable in their ability to support their child’s safety, health and overall well-being. Family assessment appointments are held with Family SPOT Program Coordinators and families who are in need of community resources such as:
*Finding a healthcare provider
*Completing a SNAP or ACCCHS application
*Finding child care
*Securing food, clothing and shelter
*Other resources specific to the needs of the family
Play SPOTs
Play SPOTs are offered at each center and in community locations each week to help increase parents understanding of their child’s development. Families with children birth - 5 years old who attend Play SPOTs engage in hands-on kindergarten readiness activities. Each family receives at least one book, the month’s daily at home activities and other great resources.
Parent Education
We provide parent education opportunities each with a goal to increase parent’s competence and confidence in parenting.
Why Focus On Early Childhood?
90% of a child's brain develops during the first 5 years of life.
Every dollar invested in early childhood yields a $16 dollar return.
Studies show that children exposed to high quality early childhood education:
*Have better language, math and social skills
*Have better cognitive and sensory skills and experience less anxiety
*Are less likely to need special education or be held back a grade.