making education & childcare accessible
solutions for children, youth, and adults
AFFORDABLE CHILDCARE & EDUCATION
AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
ADULT EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
Countless families and individuals across the Valley face immense obstacles in education, from early childhood education to college. These challenges often follow these individuals throughout their life, impacting their participation in college, their career choices, and more. We believe in helping those seeking to further their education, no matter their age or current level of attainment.
%
of Arizona children never go to preschool
%
of Arizonans do not graduate high school
%
of Arizonans do not have a college degree
affordable childcare & education
Serving children 6 weeks to 5 years of age, our affordable childcare programs focus on each child’s unique characteristics, developmental needs, and interests to support their growth and development during the most important years in a child’s development.
Phoenix Day Janis Merrill Childcare and Education Center
A New Leaf’s Phoenix Day Janis Merrill Childcare and Education Center has offered quality early education to families from across the Valley for more than 100 years, providing a solid educational foundation for children ages 0-5 from a diversity of households.
Strong Foundations Childcare and Education Center
The mission of Strong Foundations Childcare and Education Center is to prepare children for future academic and life-long success by providing high quality early education in an emotionally supportive environment designed to build resiliency.
after school programs
Many children across the Valley experience behavioral challenges that disrupt their lives at home, in school, and in the community. Through multiple after-school programs, A New Leaf offers children and youth a chance to learn healthy behaviors and catch up in school.
La Mesita Youth Services
A New Leaf’s La Mesita Youth Services Program provides children with the support they need to succeed academically and personally. This program is designed to give parents staying in the La Mesita apartments access to affordable childcare.
adult educational opportunities
A New Leaf believes that education is the key out of homelessness and poverty. Through a variety of programs, we help adults achieve their educational goals, providing them with the professional and technical skills they need to move up in the workplace.
Assets to Opportunity
The Assets to Opportunity (ATO) program offers 8:1 matched savings for education, 3:1 matched savings for small business, and financial literacy workshops.
Workforce Services
A New Leaf’s Workforce Services program helps all job seekers find meaningful employment or develop a plan toward greater stability.
Self-service hours are open to the general public every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM.
families forever changed
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