Southwest Human Development
www.swhd.org
Recognizing the critical importance of the first few years of life, Southwest Human Development (SWHD) focuses on very young children ages birth to five and their families. The agency currently operates more than 40 public and private programs and projects in five primary categories: child health and welfare, early literacy, services for children with disabilities, Head Start, and training for early childhood professionals. This year, SWHD served 135,000 children and their families. It is one of the largest non-profit agencies in Arizona and the state’s largest community-based organization of its kind. The mission of Southwest Human Development is to create a positive future for young children. The agency’s overall goal is to help children establish a healthy foundation by preventing problems before they arise, or when they already exist, intervening as early and effectively as possible.
Southwest Human Development staff are well-trained and known for their high level of expertise. The agency is recognized for its innovative and flexible responses to changing community needs. At SWHD, we are committed to providing comprehensive, integrated services – to the concept of “One Child, One Family, One Team.” We seek out collaborations with a wide range of community partners.
