What is the Arizona Institute for Early Childhood Development?
The Arizona Institute for Early Childhood Development, operated by Southwest Human Development, Arizona’s largest provider of services for young children and families, provides specialized programs and services for families, focusing on the early development of children from newborn to five years old. The Institute, recognized for its unparalleled expertise in the early childhood development field, is dedicated to expanding research-based early childhood development programs that positively impact thousands of high-risk children. The Institute focuses on three core areas and consists of three Centers of Excellence in early literacy, infant mental health and Arizona’s first statewide Birth to Five Helpline.
