Arizona Governor's Office Awards $100,000 for Child Abuse Prevention Across the State

Queen Creek, AZ — The Arizona Governor's Office of Youth, Faith and Family awarded $100,000 to four organizations dedicated to preventing child abuse and neglect statewide, the office announced on July 6. The funding, distributed through the Arizona Child Abuse Prevention and Advocacy License Plate Grant Program, supports trauma-informed community services, early intervention, and programs that reduce home stressors for families.

The four recipients are Arizona Youth Partnership, Chicanos Por La Causa, Peer Solutions, and Southwest Human Development. The grants will expand prevention efforts that connect residents with local resources, strengthen parenting and caregiver education, and provide youth mentoring opportunities, according to the governor's office. The program is funded by sales of a specialty Child Abuse Prevention license plate that Arizona drivers can order through the state Motor Vehicle Division.

"> My administration remains committed to delivering community-based solutions tailored to the unique needs of all Arizonans," Governor Katie Hobbs said. Governor's Office of Youth, Faith and Family director Tonya Hamilton said the investment supports organizations on the frontlines delivering resources that Arizona families need to thrive.

Queen Creek, a Maricopa County town of about 75,000 residents roughly 40 miles southeast of downtown Phoenix, is one of the fastest-growing communities in the Phoenix metropolitan area.

The grants reinforce a statewide network of care that the governor's office said addresses challenges early and helps prevent crises before they escalate. The funding cycle covers fiscal year 2027, and the office said Arizonans can support future grant rounds by purchasing the specialty plate, which directs proceeds to the prevention program.