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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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Dance with Me

Ages 18 months-2 years | Tuesdays 9-9:45am | $15 per class

Join The School of Ballet Arizona for a fun toddler dance class!

Creative Movement

Ages 3-4 | Tuesdays 10-10:45am | $15 per class

Through props, songs, and games, children build strength, flexibility, creativity, and community while preparing for potential placement in the Primary A Level class at age 4.

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.

Creative Aging Through Dance

Seniors | Wednesdays 2-3PM | 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.

Stories & Songs Musical Classes
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Story Time & Songs: A Free Musical Story Time Class

Toddler/Pre-k | Mondays 10:00-10:25am | FREE

This interactive story time features songs, instruments, and creative storytelling to support early language development, play, and more!

Music Explorers: A Class for Mini Music-Makers & Growing Minds

Toddler-Pre K | Mondays & Wednesdays 10:30-11:25am | $10 for one child or two for $15

Children can explore the joy of music through songs, instruments and playful activities.

Tiny Tunes: A Music Class for Babies & Their Caregivers

0-18 months & their caregivers | Wednesdays 9:30-10:25am | $10 for one child or two for $15

A specialized music class designed for babies 0-18 months and their caregivers to bond through songs, rhythm, & sensory play.

Zen It Out
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Let’s Get Moving Family Class

Age Range 6 and under | Mondays 12:00-12:45 am | Price

This fun and engaging class is designed for children ages 6 and under to move, stretch, and play alongside their caregivers. Through playful movement, music, and mindfulness, you’ll build coordination, connection, and confidence.

Technology Support & Classes through IDIA
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All Ages | Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays 12:00-6:00pm, Tuesdays and Fridays 10am-4pm | Free

The Institute for Digital Inclusion Acceleration offers free tech support, access to high-speed internet, VR, 3D printers, podcasting equipment, robotics, and workshops for all ages and skill levels.

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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 | 3rd Thursdays 3-5pm | 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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Thursdays 9am-12pm (March-May) | Free

Offering a one-on-one parenting program that provides support through questions, resource referrals, and mentoring. The program also includes class time covering topics such as understanding trauma, setting boundaries, grief and loss, self-care, wellness, coping skills, and building resilience.

Advance registration required.

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CPR & First Aid Classes in partnership with Phoenix Children’s Hospital
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Registration Required | Wednesday, March 26 9:00am-12:00pm | Free

Learn lifesaving skills and techniques provided by experienced, licensed professionals.

*This CPR certification does not meet the requirements for Foster Care and Adoption.

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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.

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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