• GESD FAMILY RESOURCE CENTERS:  STRENGTHENING FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN AGES BIRTH TO FIVE YEARS THROUGH PREVENTION, INTERVENTION AND EDUCATION

    Everyday life is a learning experience for children. The Glendale Elementary School District Family Resource Centers explore ways to turn everyday moments into fun learning opportunities.  Children are eager to connect with the adults in their lives.  Through these relationships, children gain the confidence and security they need to learn. 

    Through the GESD Family Resource Centers, parents can participate in:

    • Parent/Child literacy classes
    • Parent Workshops
    • Structured Play
    • Health and Nutrition Programs
    • Child Development Programs

    Resource and Referral Information:

    • Healthcare
    • Oral Health
    • Mental Health
    • AHCCCS/SNAP application assistance (coming soon)
    • Emergency food, housing, utility assistance

     SEPTEMBER CLASSES

        

    Zumbini Classes (6 weeks):  Tuesday, August 31st

    Have fun dancing with your child during this 6 week class! 8/31, 9/7, 9/14, 9/21, 9/28, 10/5

    CLASS IS FULL

     

    Creative Crafts:  Thursday, September 2nd

    Create a picture frame with your child!

    https://forms.gle/xHwN1sWtwGPTUWf5A

     

    Storytime with Sign Language:  Tuesday, September 7th

    https://forms.gle/kePQN71AWfB3NGQR7

     

    AZ Science Center, Bubble-ology:  Wednesday, September 8th (at Bici South FRC)

    CLASS IS FULL

     

    MIM, Mini Music Makers:  Friday, September 10th (VIRTUAL)

    Sing and play with your child!

    https://forms.gle/tDYTuqu4DntHdeKi7

     

    Musical Storytime w/Mr. Paul:  Monday, September 13th

    https://forms.gle/KyfzQ4Aoh1SqUU94A

     

    Musicology:  Thursday, September 16th, 23rd & 30th (3 weeks)

    Fun with music and dancing with your child!

    CLASS IS FULL

     

    Fly Guy:  Saturday, September 18th (@ Velma Teague Library)

    Help your child make a kite or a helicopter!

    https://forms.gle/tMayUPodsZ2PoCGV7

     

    Zoo to You, Desert Discovery:  Monday, September 20th (at Landmark FRC)

    https://forms.gle/tjRrP3N3Nh6xhZWc6

     

    Mad Science, BUGS:  Wednesday, September 22nd

    https://forms.gle/nbkeWgcNxQmv8Hec6

     

    Playdough Fun!:  Wednesday, September 22nd (at Family Hub)

    CLASS IS FULL

     

    Fall Crafts:  Friday, September 24th

    CLASS IS FULL

     

    In Motion, Family Yoga:  Monday, September 27th

    https://forms.gle/Dnr5wqopx5yhQxEQ6

     

    Storytime:  Thursday, September 30th(in person) or Friday October 1st(VIRTUAL)

     https://forms.gle/ByvNtkN7GtCAUqzC6

     

    COVID--19 INFORMATION

     GESD Family Hub is offering In-Person classes for our families.  We will continue to offer some virtual activities too.  Through September, masks will be REQUIRED for in person events/classes.  Please see the registration forms.

    For more information:

    • Call 623-237-7364
    • Fill out an Online Referral Request Form
    • Email familyhub@gesd40.org

     

     

     
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