Car Seat Check Safety Event

Did you know that about 70-80% of all car seats are installed incorrectly – putting your child at risk of injury? Come to Children’s Clinics get your car seat professionally checked by a nationally certified Child Passenger Safety Technician at Children’s Clinics – for FREE! *This event is for Children’s Clinics families only.

THINGS TO BRING:

  • your personal vehicle
  • current car seat
  • the child who uses that car seat

You must register to attend this event. This event is FREE. Car seat safety check appointments are in 30-minute slots. Each 30-minute appointment is for one car seat and one child only. Please sign up each child and car seat individually.

SPANISH: Evento de Revisión de Seguridad de Sillas de Auto Para Bebés

¿Sabía que entre el 70% y el 80% de las sillas de seguridad para niños se instalan incorrectamente, poniendo en riesgo a su hijo?
Venga a Children’s Clinics y haga que un técnico certificado a nivel nacional en seguridad de pasajeros infantiles revise su silla de seguridad de manera profesional, ¡totalmente gratis! Este evento es solo para familias de Children’s Clinics.

~ Los intervalos horarios son para un niño/una silla de auto solamente Por ejemplo, si tiene dos hijos con sillas de auto, debe seleccionar dos intervalos horarios.

Cuándo: Miércoles, 11 de febrero de 2026 de 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM. Debe inscribirse para un intervalo horario de cita de 30 minutos.

Dónde: Estacionamiento de Children’s Clinics; lado oeste del edificio

Costo: Gratuito

Cosas que debe traer:

  • su vehículo
  • al bebé
  • la silla de auto actual

Car Seat Check Safety Event Registration February 2026/ Formulario de inscripción Febrero de 2026

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
Does your family visit Children’s Clinics for care? / ¿Su familia visita Children’s Clinics para recibir atención?(Required)
Child's Name (car seat user) / Nombre del bebé(Required)
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Parent/Guardian's Name / Nombre del padre/madre o tutor legal(Required)
Select an Appointment Time (1 car seat per time slot) / Seleccione una hora de cita (Un intervalo horario por bebé/silla de auto/vehículo)(Required)
If you have multiple children, you must register them individually. / Si tiene varios hijos, deberá registrarlos individualmente.
Acknowledgement

 

Teen Sibshop (13-17)

Brothers and sisters, ages 13 to 17, with siblings who have complex medical needs, have feelings that may be hard to express, even to a friend. Sibshop is that safe space that allows them to explore and express their feelings and meet others with shared experiences who truly understand. Sibshop celebrates the many contributions made by brothers and sisters to the family and engages them through fun and interactive games.

Sibshop Is Just For Siblings To

  • Laugh
  • Have fun
  • Play games
  • Talk about the good and not-so-good parts of having a sibling with special needs
  • Spend time with other siblings who “get it”
  • A chance to be heard and seen

This group meets every second Thursday of the month. If you’re new to the group, please register for the event. (2026 Dates: 1/8, 2/12, 3/12, 4/9, 5/14, 6/11, 7/9, 8/13, 9/10, 10/8, 11/12, 12/10)

Sibshop Registration

"*" indicates required fields

Participant's Name*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Participant's preferred language*
If other than English, does the participate speak English?
Is the participant a patient at Children's Clinics?*
What is the name of the sibling with a disability?*
(If more than one sibling with a disability list below)
MM slash DD slash YYYY
(If more than one sibling with a disability list below)
(If more than one sibling with a disability list below)
Is the sibling with a disability a patient at the Children’s Clinics?*
For example, Megan Jones is 14 years old, born on 01/01/2010. She is a patient at the Children’s Clinics with cerebral palsy.
Does the Participant have siblings without a disability?*
For example: Megan Jones age 14, Jose Martinez age 12
Parent/Guardian Name*
Parent/Guardian's Preferred Language*
If other than English, does the parent/guardian speak English?
How do you prefer to be contacted?*
Address*
Please identify an individual other than yourself that we can contact in case of an emergency.
Please check that you have read and agree to the following:*
I consent to the photographing/video recording/ audio recording of the above-named patients by Children's Clinics staff at this event. I agree the resulting images or recordings may be used for Children's Clinics publicity or marketing purposes (brochure, pamphlet, lobby display, social media posts, printed material, etc.). I understand that I have the right to reverse this consent, in writing, at any time before the image or recording is used for the purposes indicated above.
Agreement: I agree to stay at Children's Clinics throughout the duration of the group for my child.*

Sibshop (ages 7-12)

Brothers and sisters, ages 7 to 12, with siblings who have complex medical needs, have feelings that may be hard to express, even to a friend. Sibshop is that safe space that allows them to explore and express their feelings and meet others with shared experiences who truly understand. Sibshop celebrates the many contributions made by brothers and sisters to the family and engages them through fun and interactive games.
Sibshop Is Just For Siblings To: 
  • Laugh
  • Have fun
  • Play games
  • Talk about the good and not-so-good parts of having a sibling with special needs
  • Spend time with other siblings that “get it”
  • A chance to be heard and seen

This group meets every third Thursday of the month (2026 Dates: 1/15, 2/19, 3/19, 4/16, 5/21, 6/18, 7/16, 8/20, 9/17, 10/15, 11/19, 12/17). If you’re new to the group, please register for the event.

Sibshop Registration

"*" indicates required fields

Participant's Name*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Participant's preferred language*
If other than English, does the participate speak English?
Is the participant a patient at Children's Clinics?*
What is the name of the sibling with a disability?*
(If more than one sibling with a disability list below)
MM slash DD slash YYYY
(If more than one sibling with a disability list below)
(If more than one sibling with a disability list below)
Is the sibling with a disability a patient at the Children’s Clinics?*
For example, Megan Jones is 14 years old, born on 01/01/2010. She is a patient at the Children’s Clinics with cerebral palsy.
Does the Participant have siblings without a disability?*
For example: Megan Jones age 14, Jose Martinez age 12
Parent/Guardian Name*
Parent/Guardian's Preferred Language*
If other than English, does the parent/guardian speak English?
How do you prefer to be contacted?*
Address*
Please identify an individual other than yourself that we can contact in case of an emergency.
Please check that you have read and agree to the following:*
I consent to the photographing/video recording/ audio recording of the above-named patients by Children's Clinics staff at this event. I agree the resulting images or recordings may be used for Children's Clinics publicity or marketing purposes (brochure, pamphlet, lobby display, social media posts, printed material, etc.). I understand that I have the right to reverse this consent, in writing, at any time before the image or recording is used for the purposes indicated above.
Agreement: I agree to stay at Children's Clinics throughout the duration of the group for my child.*

White Paper – MSIC Model in Arizona

New Report: The Arizona MSIC Model Improves Care and Lowers Costs for Children with Complex Medical Needs

Children with complex medical needs represent only 6% of children enrolled in Medicaid — yet account for up to 40% of pediatric Medicaid costs. The Arizona Multi-Specialty Interdisciplinary Clinic (MSIC) model is changing that.

A new white paper from Children’s Clinics presents groundbreaking data showing that children enrolled in MSICs experience:

  • 50% lower mortality and longer life expectancy

  • Fewer hospital readmissions

  • Comparable or lower total healthcare costs, even with higher clinical complexity

Developed in partnership with the University of Arizona, this analysis demonstrates how the MSIC model delivers comprehensive, coordinated, and family-centered care — helping children live longer, healthier lives while reducing strain on the healthcare system.

As Arizona prepares for key Medicaid redesigns, these findings show why preserving and expanding the MSIC model is vital for children and families across our state.

📄 Read the full report: The Arizona MSIC Model: A Value-Driven Approach to Care for Children with Medical Complexity

DOWNLOAD REPORT

Halloween

Children’s Clinics next Inclusive Halloween celebration will be on Friday, October 30, 2026. Stay tuned for more updates closer to the event.

 

 

 

 

Teen & Young Adult Group

Children’s Clinics offers a fun and free Teen & Young Adult Group for ages 13 years and up. We invite you to join us once a month as we enjoy light snacks, connect with others, and participate in fun and inclusive activities.  

This program is made possible with a grant from the HS Lopez Family Foundation.

Teen & Young Adult Group Registration

  • Please identify an individual other than yourself that we can contact in case of an emergency.
    I authorize my child to participate in Children’s Clinics Childhood Experiences Programs. I acknowledge the risks inherent in the participation by my child. In my absence, I further authorize the staff representing Children’s Clinics to act for me according to their best judgment in any emergency requiring medical attention for my child and I hereby waive and release those staffers, and volunteers of Children’s Clinics from all liability for any injuries or illnesses, that may be incurred while participating in Children’s Clinics Childhood Experiences, while in attendance, except for injury directly resulting from gross negligence or willful misconduct.
    I consent to the photographing/video recording/ audio recording of the above-named patients by Children's Clinics staff at this event. I agree the resulting images or recordings may be used for Children's Clinics publicity or marketing purposes (brochure, pamphlet, lobby display, social media posts, printed material, etc.). I understand that I have the right to reverse this consent, in writing, at any time before the image or recording is used for the purposes indicated above.

 

KVOA 4: Back-To-School Feature

Helping Tucson students: Free supplies and haircuts for back-to-school

TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA) – Children’s Clinics and Mercy Care teamed up to assist students in need. The annual Back-to-School Fair took place with a focus on helping students and their families prepare for the upcoming school year.

Big-name brands like Supercuts, QuikTrip, and Walmart contributed to the event by offering guests free backpacks filled with school supplies, haircuts, and other classroom essentials.

“We take care of over 5,000 kids with medical complexity. Over 85 percent of them are financially disadvantaged and receiving support from Medicaid and other agencies and so this is an opportunity for us to really help them set up for success for the new school year ahead,” said Gemma Thomas, Chief Administrative Officer.

“We get to meet new people… We get to meet new people and we get tattoos,” said the Figueora family.

Thomas also mentioned that the organization is distributing 600 backpacks filled with supplies to those in need, not only during the event but throughout the next week as well.

The event was held at the Children’s Clinic from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on July 11, 2025.

SEE STORY HERE