Scottsdale Family Resource Center
The Scottsdale Family Resource Center provides a variety of services free of charge to support families, parents, caregivers, expectant parents and their young children ages birth through age five (not yet in kindergarten).
Located in South Scottsdale at the Paiute Neighborhood Center, the Family Resource Center offers guidance and support for families with young children by providing access to resources, referrals to support services, and educational programs to ensure healthy growth and development for Scottsdale’s youngest learners and their families as they grow and thrive together.
Please see our SFRC Guest Guidelines (PDF) for those who will be visiting the Scottsdale Family Resource Center in person.
Contact Information
Scottsdale Family Resource Center
Paiute Neighborhood Center
6535 E. Osborn Rd.
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
P: 480-312-0038
Hours
Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Maria Messenger
Family Resource Center Coordinator
P: 480-312-7562
mmessenger@ScottsdaleAZ.gov
First Things First
Scottsdale Family Resource Center services are provided by First Things First which partners with families and communities to give all Arizona Children the opportunity to arrive at kindergarten healthy
and ready to succeed. Learn more at FirstThingsFirst.org. 
Request for Assistance
The Scottsdale Family Resource Center staff is available to help you find the resources and support you need.
Programs & Events
Family Play Time
- DESCRIPTION:
- This is a FREE weekly program for parents and caregivers that provides an opportunity to explore and play with your child (ages infant – Pre-K) in a safe, indoor, open play area. We provide developmentally appropriate furniture, materials, and hands-on activities. Families can drop in anytime during the program hours(pre-registration not required).
- DATE:
- Thursdays & Fridays
- TIME:
- 10-11:30 a.m.
- LOCATION:
- Scottsdale Family Resource Center
Parent Workshops
Ready for School
- DESCRIPTION:
- Parents and caregivers of 3–5 year-olds (not yet in Kindergarten) learn activities they can do at home to help their child develop foundational skills for future success in school. Each participant will receive three children's books, crayon pack, scissors, and a writing journal. Also included is a Family Guide that provides information and activities in all the key areas that helps support learning and development. Call 480-312-0038 to register and receive your Ready For School Tote Bag!
Raising Emotionally Intelligent Children- presented by Child Crisis AZ
- DESCRIPTION:
- Social emotional development in children is crucial to a child’s ability to survive and thrive. Together, we explore the foundation of emotional health and literacy as well as strategies to support social and emotional development from early childhood through teen years. Please call 480-312-0038 to register.
- DATE:
- Feb. 23, 2022
- TIME:
- 10 a.m. - noon
- LOCATION:
- Scottsdale Family Resource Center
Positive Discipline and Guidance- presented by Child Crisis AZ
- DESCRIPTION:
- Positive discipline techniques promote behavior control, self-esteem, and self-worth. Learn how to pro-actively encourage the behavior you want to see with these positive parenting strategies. Please call 480-312-0038 to register.
- DATE:
- April 20, 2022
- TIME:
- 10 a.m. - noon
- LOCATION:
- Scottsdale Family Resource Center
Kindergarten Readiness- presented by Child Crisis AZ
- DESCRIPTION:
- This workshop focuses on how to help children make the transition from preschool into kindergarten. Each participant will receive three children's books, crayon pack, scissors, and a writing journal. Also included is a Family Guide that provides information and activities in all the key areas that helps support learning and development. Please call 480-312-0038 to register.
- DATE:
- May 24, 2022
- TIME:
- 10 a.m. - noon
- LOCATION:
- Scottsdale Family Resource Center
Emergency Diaper Assistance
Emergency assistance to Scottsdale families that need diapers, wipes, formula, and baby food is available while supplies last to qualified families. Contact the Scottsdale Family Resource Center at 480-312-0038 or ScottsdaleFamilyResourceCenter@ScottsdaleAZ.gov.
Car Seats
The Scottsdale Family Resource Center offers car seat inspections by appointment. A certified technician will inspect your car seat and show you how to install it. A limited number of car seats are available free of charge for Scottsdale residents that meet income guidelines. Call 480-312-0038 to make an appointment.
Parent Advisory Committee
The Scottsdale Family Resource Center Parent Advisory Committee is made up of parents and caregivers of the SFRC community to provide support to the Scottsdale Family Resource Center in its mission of supporting families to build a strong and vibrant parent and caregiver community. The Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) meets monthly and provides input to the Scottsdale Family Resource Center on designing programs and services that meet the needs of families in Scottsdale.
Online Resources
Scottsdale Libraries
Digital Books
Educational Videos
Virtual Tours
Parenting Resources
Social and Emotional Development
Language and Literacy
Cognitive Development
Physical and Motor Development
Donations
Donations of NEW baby items for Scottsdale families may be made by contacting the Scottsdale Family Resource Center at 480-312-0038 or ScottsdaleFamilyResourceCenter@ScottsdaleAZ.gov. Needed items include:
- new unopened diapers and wipes
- new unopened containers of formula and baby food
- new car seats
Monetary donations can be made to Partners for Paiute, a non-profit organization that funds programs and agencies at the Paiute Neighborhood Center. For more information, please visit the Partners for Paiute web site: www.partnersforpaiute.org