Founded in 1981, Southwest Human Development is Arizona’s largest nonprofi­t organization dedicated to providing early childhood development programs and services for children ages birth to fi­ve. Serving 135,000 children and their families each year, Southwest Human Development offers programs and services in child health and development, Easter Seals disabilities services, Head Start, early literacy and training for early childhood professionals.

Portraits of Opportunity is an annual photography exhibit and fundraiser that benefits critical services for children across the Valley. This exhibition featured photographs of eight families by eight local photographers. It was the precursor for the October 25 fundraising event at Steele Indian School Park.