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Thrive to Five provides classes and experiences for you to interact with your child. Through modeling and encouragement, we come alongside you to identify you and your child’s unique strengths, needs, and provide information on child health and development. YOU are your child’s FIRST and BEST teacher. |
The Thrive to Five Family Resource Center is part of the Tempe Elementary School District and provides family support services and community referrals to parents and/or caregivers of children ages birth to five years old. We offer free educational programs including early literacy, nutrition, child development, art and literacy, STEAM, and kindergarten readiness classes to promote the understanding of early childhood development. Thrive to Five offers a two-generational approach giving families and caregivers the knowledge, skills, and resources to help children prepare for success in school.
In our Thrive to Five Family Resource Center, families can:
- Participate in fun and educational parenting activities. Our classes consist of adult/child interactive classes, parent-only workshops, community support groups, and events. Free childcare is offered to all parent-only workshops until capacity has been reached. We can offer bus fare to those that may need it to attend Thrive to Five program.
- Check out great resources from our lending libraries. Borrow up to 5 children's books every two weeks. "Check out" and return 10 books to receive a free book to build your own library at home. Parents are also able to "check out" parenting books that interest or support your family's needs.
- Use a computer with internet. Find local resources, complete job applications, update resumes, and more.
- Meet other parents in the community. Our Family Resource Center is a great place for both children and parents to make new friends.
- Get connected to classes and resources. Speak with a Thrive to Five staff member to discuss the needs of you and your family to help your child prepare for success in school. Network with families and community partners through community outreach and the local elementary schools. Provide resources to local services that enhance families capacity to support the healthy cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development and overall wellbeing of children birth to age five and their family members.
The Thrive to Five Family Resource Center is supported by a grant from First Things First, which collaborates with families and communities to give all Arizona children from birth to age five the opportunity to arrive at kindergarten healthy and ready to succeed. Learn more by visiting FirstThingsFirst.org
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