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LATEST INFORMATION
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Foster a Dog for the Holidays
Day, overnight & medical foster options available
Foster today
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TODAY'S KEY MESSAGE
How Maricopa County is Addressing Increase in Infant Mortality Rate
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Unfortunately, Arizona's infant mortality rate rose by 11 percent last year. We want to make sure that Maricopa County families know the programs that we have available to help them with their little ones. Our South Phoenix Fatherhood Program featured in this video helps decrease infant mortality rates by providing fathers with parenting classes to help them build secure attachments to their children and support their growing families. Read about more of our programming that helps little ones and their families start on a healthy path.
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Nurse-Family Partnership: Helps expectant parents build a support network, learn best practices for safety and health, and more
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High-Risk Perinatal Program: Connects parents of infants who are in the NICU for at least five days to free ongoing support
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Safe Sleep: Simple ways for parents, healthcare providers, and caregivers to prevent sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)
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Maricopa SHIFT: Provides support to new and expectant parents with substance use
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Lead Safe Maricopa County: Helps remove lead from homes (including rentals) to prevent lead poisoning in children
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Children’s immunizations: Protect babies and children from preventable diseases, including RSV, which often leads to hospital visits in the fall and winter for little ones
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New Affordable Rental Community in Chandler
The $10 million in funding approved by the Board of Supervisors will help build two new rental communities to help income-qualified families and individuals expanding affordable housing options in the Chandler area. 400 people will benefit from these new communities.
South Hamilton
$5 million will be used to help construct an affordable housing rental community on 7.4 acres located at 73 South Hamilton St. When complete, the newly constructed community, which is targeted for senior housing, will have an estimated 300 affordable rental units.
Villas on McQueen
The second project funded with $5 million through this partnership is known as the Villas on McQueen and will be located on McQueen, just south of Chandler Boulevard.
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Healthy Giving
This holiday season, make sure you give in a healthy and sustainable way. Give in a way that helps get a person experiencing homelessness one step closer to ending their homelessness. Handing out food or money on the street can end up creating trash on streets and perpetuating the cycle of homelessness. Instead partner with a local non-profit organization to donate or volunteer. Go to GiveSmartAZ.org to find a non-profit to partner with.
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What's in a Name?
 Ever wonder how shelter dogs and cats get names like "Wasabi," "Al Pupicino," and "Tommy Boy?" We talked to the Animal Care and Control staff in charge of naming the pets about how they do it, and why it's important to find a good name!
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NEWS BITES
Research Holiday Gifts
If you are planning on buying holiday gifts on Black Friday or Cyber Monday, make sure you get the most bang for your buck. You can research the items you’re interested in with Consumer Reports available through Maricopa County Library District.
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Notify MCDOT
If you see overgrown vegetation or a pothole on a County road, the Maricopa County Department of Transportation wants to know about it. Use the NotifyMCDOT app to let them know where the issue is so they can fix it faster.
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Get Your Vaccines in Time for December Holidays
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Maricopa County Department of Public Health’s Adult Immunization Clinic offers vaccinations for adults 19 and older at no cost, regardless of insurance.
Schedule an appointment
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Antibiotics are not ALWAYS the Answer
It can be tempting to give your child antibiotics when they are sick, but they aren’t always the right tool to use. Antibiotics treat certain infections caused by bacteria. However, antibiotics should not be used to treat viruses live COVID-19, the flu, or the common cold.
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Burn Cleaner, Burn Better!
This holiday season, help improve our air quality! Protect the health of your loved ones by participating in our Air Quality Department’s Burn Cleaner Burn Better campaign. Learn how you can reduce air pollution and sign up for the Maricopa County Fire Pit Program to receive a $75 voucher towards the purchase of a brand-new propane fire pit at participating Home Depot locations! Visit, Maricopa.gov/AQFirepit for more information!
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Pet of the Week
 Augusta is a big boy who thoroughly enjoys getting pets and attention, so he'd prefer to be the only animal in your life. He has been in and out of the shelter since April, but he's ready to find his forever home now! Augusta will go home neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped!
Happy Tails
"I adopted my little Moki in 2020. He had been a street dog and had been patched up with stitches from an animal bite. He is the center of my world and the big boss in my pack of 5 dogs and a cat. I love him dearly and can't stand being away from him and his siblings."
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Job of the Week
 We are looking for an Animal Health Technician!
We are looking for someone to join our team of dedicated technicians and help us deliver optimal and humane medical services to the animals in our care. As an Animal Health Technician, you will aid in providing proper medicinal and preventative treatments and assist our veterinarians in performing various surgical procedures.
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