Chandler CARE Center

09/03/2026

We are grateful for our partnership with United Food Bank, which provided us with nearly 41,000 pounds of food to distribute to our community in FY26 (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026). 🥰

As we gear up for the holiday season, we want to thank United Food Bank for their partnership which helps keep Chandler and Chandler Unified School District families fed year-round. 👏👏👏

If you'd like to help us with supporting Chandler families this holiday season, please visit us online for details on items we are collecting: https://www.cusd80.com/parents-students/chandler-care-center/care-center-services/holiday-assistance

09/03/2026

Chandler friends, a reminder that the CARE Center will be closed on Monday, September 7th so our staff and volunteers may observe Labor Day.

See you on September 8th, when holiday registration kicks off for Chandler and Chandler Unified School District families!

08/28/2026

Even more programs happening at our Family Resource Center! Please call Ms. Mayra at 480-812-7907 to register.

🦖 Dino Party!
Join friends for a fun dinosaur-inspired craft and story! This class is for children 3-5. Please select ONE class time.

Tuesday 9/22 at 11 am
Friday 9/25 at 11 am
Wednesday 9/30 at 9:30 OR 11 am

📚🎨 Story & Craft
Join us for a fun story and craft class for children 19 months to 5 years.

Toddler (19 - 35 months) Wednesday 9/23 at 11 am OR Tuesday 9/29 at 9 am

Preschooler (3 - 5 years) Thursday 9/24 at 11 am OR Tuesday 9/29 at 11 am

👪➕ Family + Math with Arizona PBS at the CARE Center
A fun new workshop for families with children ages 2-5 in partnership with PBS! This 6-week series provides caregivers with the tools to help their children grow in math.

INFORMATION SESSION: Friday 9/18 at 11 am
Sessions on Mondays 10-11:30 am: 10/5, 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, and 11/9

Chandler Unified School District First Things First

08/28/2026

Our Family Resource Center is full of fun in September! Check out our list of free programs. Please call Ms. Mayra at 480-812-7907 to register!

🏫Ready, Set, Kindergarten!
Join us for an info session about the Ready, Set Kindergarten! 6 week program for school readiness. This program is for caregivers of children 4-5 years of age, in partnership with Chandler Public Library.

Friday, 9/11 at 11 am

👃👂✋ Preschool Sensory Playtime
This fun and interactive sensory class is for kids 3-5 years old. Please select ONE class time.

Saturday, 9/12 at 10 am
Monday, 9/28 at 10 am

📕Storytime
Join us for a fun and interactive story time for children 19 months to 5 years of age.

Toddlers (19 - 35 months) Monday, 9/14 at 10 am
Preschoolers (3 - 5 years) Monday, 9/14 at 11:30 am

🧒Playdate at the CARE Chandler Center for the Arts
Make new friends at an open-play class for little ones!

Toddlers (19 - 35 months) Monday, 9/21 at 9 am
Preschoolers (3 - 5 years) Monday, 9/21 at 11 am

Chandler Unified School District First Things First

08/28/2026

Chandler friends, it's time to gear up for fall! (If only the weather would cooperate....)

Our September calendar of services is available now. Please note a few key things:

🏜️All programs and services at the CARE Center will be CLOSED on Monday, September 7th for Labor Day.

🍗🎁HOLIDAY REGISTRATION is OPEN in September. Chandler Unified School District families and Chandler residents are encouraged to register for holiday assistance September 8th - 25th. Please see the flyer below or call us at 480-812-7900 for details.

🥧🥦🍎Donations to help us provide Thanksgiving Family Assistance Day are needed. We are accepting donations now through November 10th. A list of items needed can be found below. Thank you for your support!

08/27/2026

Together with City of Chandler Impact and Chandler Education Foundation, we are for Chandler families.

Thank you to our partners for making this program happen. Shout out to our Case Manager for bringing so many families together. And a HUGE thank you to the participants who trust us with your time, your stories, and your incredible families.

Chandler Unified School District

08/12/2026

Chandler friends, we're looking for clothing racks (see example photo below). If you have a clothing rack you'd be willing to donate for a good cause, please reach out to us at 480-812-7900.

Thank you!

08/05/2026

🗣️ Chandler Unified School District wants to hear from you!

As part of her 100-Day Plan, our new Superintendent, Dr. Anna Battle, is hosting a series of community hub listening sessions—and we want to hear from you!

📢 Parents, please keep an eye out for important details about these sessions on ParentSquare as the dates get closer. All sessions are divided by region. 📍

Community members who are not current CUSD parents but wish to attend, please email [email protected].

SAVE THE DATES:
📅 August 24 at Perry High School
📅 September 16 at Casteel High School
📅 October 28 at Chandler Center for the Arts
🕕 All sessions are from 6-7 p.m. with doors opening at 5:30 p.m.