4-H Youth Development

The University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Yuma County serves as a vital link between the university and the local community, providing expert advice and solutions to real-world problems. Their mission focuses on enhancing health and business success through educational programs and resources tailored to the needs of Yuma County residents. With a diverse range of topics including gardening, food safety, and financial literacy, the extension office aims to foster sustainable practices and improve quality of life. Their commitment to connecting science with community needs is evident through ongoing research and collaboration in agriculture and environmental stewardship. Generated from the website

Arizona's Children Association (AzCA) is one of the longest-serving nonprofit agencies in Arizona, dedicated to providing comprehensive child welfare and behavioral health services across all 15 counties in the state. Each year, AzCA supports nearly 30,000 children, youth, and families, aiming to create a future where every child has a safe and loving home. As the largest foster care provider in Arizona, AzCA trains and supports foster families while collaborating with adoption agencies to offer a variety of adoption-related services. Their professionally trained staff is committed to fostering healthy family environments and empowering families during challenging times. Generated from the website

Yuma Private Industry Council provides workforce development and career resources and is located in Yuma, Ariz. It has various departments, such as administration, career resource center, charter high school, community development center, and educational opportunity and career centers. It offers a variety of services, including Internet access for job search, job service registration and services, unemployment registration assistance, welfare to work eligibility and assessment, career resource library and business services. It also provides education and job training to people that include resume preparation, interview skills, job search tips and on-job training with a guarantee of full-time employment. Yuma Private Industry Council works in partnership with the Portable Practical Education Preparation, the Goodwill of Central Arizona and the Goodwill Disability Services.