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Help paying for child care and preschool, care for older adults, and support for people with disabilities. Your state runs help paying for child care and services for older adults and people with disabilities. Head Start is free preschool for young children in families with low income.Help in Arizona and from the federal government.

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Tell us more about what you need. We answer first, then show the programs that fit, then ask a few questions to narrow it down.

Programs in Arizona

Arizona programs for this kind of help. Each agency decides who qualifies.

  • Arizona Department of Economic Security

    Child Care Assistance Program

    Child care assistance helps eligible families pay for care while they work, study, or take part in approved activities.

    Ways to apply:OnlinePaperIn person

  • Arizona Department of Economic Security

    Aging and Adult Services

    Aging and Adult Services connects older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers to support and resources.

    Ways to apply:PhoneIn person

  • Arizona Department of Economic Security

    Vocational Rehabilitation

    Vocational Rehabilitation helps people with disabilities prepare for, find, and keep work.

    Ways to apply:PhonePaperIn person

  • Arizona Department of Economic Security

    Developmental Disabilities Services

    DDD coordinates supports and services for eligible people with developmental disabilities.

    Ways to apply:OnlinePhonePaperIn person

Checked on October 8, 2026

Federal programs

These work the same in every state. Each agency decides who qualifies.

  • U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

    Head Start and Early Head Start

    Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.

    Find a program near you with the Head Start locator and contact it to apply.

Checked on October 9, 2026

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