Creating opportunities for Arizona families to prosper

A collaboration of agencies assisting families in need

The mission of the Maricopa Family Support Alliance is to coordinate and grow a network of family support agencies and organizations dedicated to increasing the opportunities for families to be successful. Learn more

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A GROWING NUMBER OF FAMILIES IN NEED

Recent data regarding child and family well being in Maricopa County indicates their needs are not being met, despite the many organizations attempting to protect, educate and help those families flourish. MFSA is determined to prove that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.

46^th

Child Well-Being

Arizona ranks near the bottom for Overall Child Well-Being according to the KIDS COUNT Data Book.

4,000+

Safety

The Arizona Department of Child Safety reports over 4,000 calls to the Hotline in September, 2017.

16,000

Foster Care

While the number of children in foster care has been dropping, as of August, 2017, there were still approximately 16,000 Arizona children in foster care.

26^%

Poverty

It was estimated 26% of young children, age 0-5, live in poverty in Maricopa County.

37^%

Housing

In Maricopa County, it is estimated 37% of housing units have housing costs that exceed 30% of householder income.

35^%

Early Childhood Education

In Arizona, and in Maricopa County, it is estimated only 35% of 3- and 4- year olds attend preschool, compared to 48% nationally.

75^%

High School Graduation Rates

Public high school seniors in Arizona had a graduation rate of 75% in 2012-2013, compared to 81% nationally.

4.5^%

Unemployment Rate

Arizona’s unemployment rate was 4.5% in October, 2017.

51^%

Teen Pregnancy Rates

The teen pregnancy rate in Arizona dropped by 51% between 2005 and 2015.

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