Arizona Governor's Office of Youth, Faith & Family

DON’T FORGET 📢 Join us TOMORROW, Friday, April 17, to celebrate #EarthMonth! 🌎 Hear from speakers on #AZ's environmental landscape, discover how you can take action in your community, & connect with 12+ orgs. Scan the QR code to register, or bit.ly/P2S2026

Huge congratulations to Arizona’s own @SenMarkKelly for being named @TIME Most Influential People. Senator Kelly has dedicated his life to serving his country. He’s been a fighter for Arizona in the Senate and I know he’ll continue being a champion for our state.

Got old or unused meds? 💊 #Arizonans in @CGAZChamber can get involved in #TakeBackDay happening April 25 by dropping them off, no questions asked! Check the flyer for more info & find more collection sites near you → DEATakeBack.com @PinalCounty @phoenixdea @DEAHQ

On #WearBlueDay, we join communities nationwide to show that #PreventionIsPossible & highlight how we all have a role in helping #PreventChildAbuse so every child can grow up safe, supported, & thriving. #CAPMonth #PinwheelsOfPossibility

🚨 Speaker Announcement! 🚨Excited to introduce keynotes, panelists, & participating orgs joining the #AZGYC Conservation & Sustainability Workgroup’s 🆓 event happening NEXT Friday, April 17, celebrating #EarthMonth! Scan the QR code to register or visit bit.ly/P2S2026

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) play an important role in the reunification of #fostercare youth & biological parents. Learn more about volunteering with @CASAofArizona at a chapter near you today via @KYMA11 ⤵️ @Voices4CASA

Be a lifeline for someone who is in crisis or considering suicide. 🧡 Call or text 988 or chat 988Lifeline.org You could save a life. #988Lifeline

Learn more & get involved preventchildabuse.org/cap-month-2026

During #ChildAbusePreventionMonth, we’re highlighting how #PreventionIsPossible. By investing early & often into families, we can strengthen prevention efforts & build stronger, safer #AZ communities for children & youth statewide. #CAPMonth2026 #PinwheelsOfPossibility

Kevin is an energetic young boy with a passion for superheroes, Pokémon, and Lego! Kevin is outgoing, social, and loves good food. Kevin particularly enjoys Burger King or an Oreo blizzard from Dairy Queen: bit.ly/AZCHGKevin

Applications for the 9/11 Day Grant Programs are now open! 📃 In honor of the September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance, @911day, with support from @AmeriCorps, is offering funding to bring community service projects to life nationwide. Grants are available for: 🔹 Youth-serving organizations to support youth-led service 🔹 K–12 schools to expand service learning opportunities 🔹 Colleges & universities to power student-led initiatives ⏰ Applications close April 17, 2026! Apply now: 911day.org/grants

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!! DEA's National Takeback Day is right around the corner! Come out and meet us on Saturday, April 25th, and bring along your unused or unneeded medications for disposal and help keep your household safe

Find opportunities to serve #Arizona communities in need at Serve.az.gov!

Wishing a safe and peaceful #GoodFriday to all #Arizonans observing. May this day of reflection bring us closer, remind us of the strength we find in one another, and inspire small acts of kindness that uplift neighbors and communities across our state.

Only 3️⃣ days left! ⏰ Join the #AZGYC Domestic Violence Workgroup + @UprootAbuse for a 🆓 community event on recognizing healthy vs. unhealthy relationship patterns in teens & young adults while gaining tools to support yourself & others! Save your spot: bit.ly/TDVgyc2026

If you or someone you know is looking for resources for mental health or substance use challenges, help is available. Help yourself & share to help others: samhsa.gov/find-help

Thank you, @GovernorHobbs, for recognizing April as #AlcoholAwarenessMonth! Grateful for the providers & community partners across #AZ reducing stigma around alcohol use disorder, expanding recovery supports, & helping #Arizonans connect to critical care. goyff.az.gov/proclamations/…

Gage is a bright and observant young person with a gentle, affectionate nature. He tends to be stoic—often quiet and calm—but he communicates his joy and interests in meaningful ways, such as through hand-holding and hugs: bit.ly/CHGGage

The opportunity for #Arizona 10th-12th-grade students to apply for the 2026-27 Governor's Youth Commission is now open! Apply by May 10th @ 5 PM 👉 goyff.az.gov/news/GYC2026

Chag Sameach Arizona! Wishing all who celebrate a hopeful and peaceful Passover.