The Governor's Office for Children, Youth and Families creates a brighter future for Arizona by providing resources, promoting citizen engagement and leading innovative projects to strengthen and empower families and communities.

Governor’s Office for Children, Youth and Families
Executive Director, Irene Jacobs
Deputy Director, David Barnhouse
Full Mailing Address:
1700 W. Washington Street, Suite 101
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Telephone (602) 542-4043
Fax (602) 542-3520

With record home foreclosures, restrictions in the credit market and increasing gasoline and food costs, all Arizonans are impacted by the economy right now.  The link to the right “Feeling the Economic Crunch?” connects you to a number of useful tips and resources to help you weather through the current tough economic times.

To see more latest news, please visit the home page for each division.
	Arizona’s Results for Children and Youth 2008 Update
	Developed by the Governor’s Children’s Cabinet, Arizona’s Results for Children and Youth was first published  in 2007  and identifies  key indicators of child well-being specific to Arizona in the areas of Health, Education and Safety & Security. By taking into account the many characteristics that make Arizona unique, this report gives us a clearer picture of where we have been, where we are now and where we ought to be.  Therefore, it is key that we continue to measure and update our progress.  Below, please find a link to Arizona’s Results for Children and Youth 2008.
	A Decade of Data: The Compensation and Credentials of Arizona's Early Care and Education Workforce
	This report includes information collected from more than 2,200 licensed early childhood education employers and provides information on wages, employee benefits, length of employment, and education levels. This year’s report also provides a trend analysis of key indicators over the past decade.
	Governor Napolitano Proclaims September 2008 Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month
	Meth Task Force Released their 2008 Progress Report
	This report  provides an update on the progress that has been made toward their 10 priority recommendations.
	State employees support Pack to School for the sixth year
	School supply drive to help students statewide
	ASAP Annual Report 2008 released
	Report highlights progress and outcomes