This is the fourth entry in a 6-part series on foster parenting. To view a list of all the videos and blogs available in this series, please click here. “The bruises and sores are finally starting to heal.” It was prayer request time at our small group. And the report wasn’t on someone who was recovering …
This is the second entry in a 6-part series on foster parenting. To view a list of all the videos and blogs available in this series, please click here. Do you want to know the number one reason people tell us they can’t consider fostering children? It’s not lack of space, time, money, or ability. …
17,000. The number is remarkable. Over 17,000 children in the care and custody of the state of Arizona. The number is staggering, the need is great. The state has contracted with twenty-nine agencies to recruit and license foster parents for this crisis. Of those twenty-nine, six list themselves as faith-based. Six. That’s just 20% of the …
Interested in becoming a foster parent now, or a year from now? Orientation is the first step! Arizona Faith and Families collaborates with the Kids Consortium to host these orientations. Orientations happen throughout the valley on a regular basis, the schedule is located here. The state of Arizona requires all potential applicants to first attend …
*Writers Note: The following article contains links to news and data related to this topic. Please take the time to educate yourself on the crisis in Arizona and then pray about where God would use you to move on behalf of children and families in crisis. Spend any amount of time in social services and …
When Arizona Faith and Families was founded, the following slogan was chosen: “A biblical model for foster care and adoption.” So what does this biblical foundation look like? Highlighted below are four key points: The Bible is the ultimate source of truth for foster/adoptive parents. “All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, …
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Thank you for visiting our page! In May, we received news from the state that our agency is now licensed and contracted to provide foster care and adoptive services to Arizona families! We will be responsible for recruiting, training, and licensing foster families. Our contract with the state begins July 1st of this year. You …
I attended a conference today. The conference highlighted research by the ACE Study. Before I get to the heart and soul of this post, let me just throw some fast facts your way. In a nutshell, your ACE score is calculated by the various types of adverse childhood experiences encountered while growing up. The score …
