Parent Partners Plus

Event this weekend!

FREE GROCERIES AND KID'S COOKING CLASS! Learn how to make no-bake Blueberry Banana Energy Bites and take home groceries! Join us for Read It and Eat on Tuesday, June 9 at NHW Community Health Center, Tuesday, June 16 at NATIVE HEALTH Mesa, or Thursday, June 18, at NATIVE HEALTH Central, all at 10 am.

Each family that attends takes home a FREE produce and grocery bag. There will also be a story time and craft. RSVP required.

For more info, or to register, visit: nativehealthphoenix.org/event/read-it-and-eat-06-2026/

Thank you to Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust for funding this program.

Not all of us have glowing childhood memories of city pools (hello… mystery Band-Aid floating by 😅), but they’ve come a long way—and they’re worth another look this summer!

City pools are affordable, family-friendly, and staffed with trained lifeguards focused on safety. Many have upgraded facilities, splash areas, and shaded spots to help everyone stay cool and comfortable. Plus, they’re a great way for kids (and their grown-ups) to stay active and connect with others in the community.

Skip the screen time, beat the Arizona heat, and give your local pool another chance—you might be pleasantly surprised! 💦🌞

You can find locations and operating hours on the city websites. Here are a few to get you started.

Surprise: https://surpriseaz.gov/1472/Oasis-Swim-Center
Phoenix: https://www.phoenix.gov/administration/departments/parks/activities-facilities/pools.html
Gilbert: https://www.gilbertaz.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/aquatics
Mesa: https://www.mesaaz.gov/Activities-Culture/Parks-Recreation-and-Community-Facilities/Pools-and-Aquatics

A huge thank you to Native Health Phoenix for hosting our home visitor appreciation event and resource fair this morning. We had a great time networking and learning about all of the fantastic programs serving our community. To all of our home visitors, we appreciate all you do for families with young children. We celebrate you!

A shout out to First Things First, Molina Healthcare and Strong Families AZ for providing some great swag items for our home visitors.