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Back To School Basics for Foster Parents

1 Comment / Helpful Tips / By Nikki Lehman

Going back to school is always a refreshing switch from the summer schedule.  Routines are great for children, and though it may cause anxiety for some students, it is always nice to get into a good schedule.  Here are 5 quick tips for getting back into your school groove: Family meetings. Life can get busy …

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Astonishing Acts of 2017

Leave a Comment / About our agency, Personal Stories / By Nikki Lehman

Arizona Faith and Families is a family operated agency.  It is one of the unique characteristics that sets us apart and allows us to have rich and intimate relationships with each of our foster families and the children placed in their home.  We are also a Christian agency, centering our practices on faith in God, …

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5 Books to Read with your Foster Child

Leave a Comment / Helpful Tips / By Paul Lehman

As foster parents we don’t always have the answers to every question our foster child asks us. Sometimes we find ourselves lacking the ability to explain how this big, complicated, and messy process works. The following five books were written to help foster parents answer the hard questions and tackle real issues foster children face …

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Back to School Basics for Foster Parents

Leave a Comment / Helpful Tips / By Nikki Lehman

Going back to school is always a refreshing switch from the summer schedule.  Routines are great for children, and though it may cause anxiety for some students, it is always nice to get into a good schedule.  Here are 5 quick tips for getting back into your school groove: Family meetings. Life can get busy …

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Home Inspection Fails: The Top 10

Leave a Comment / About our agency / By Nikki Lehman

The Top Ten A portion of the process to become a foster parent includes an inspection of your home by the state of Arizona.  This can feel intimidating but is intended to make sure that licensed homes are safe environments for children in care.  The state provides each family with a comprehensive list of inspection …

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Home Inspections 101

1 Comment / About our agency / By Nikki Lehman

During the licensing process, the Office of Licensing and Regulation (OLR) will conduct a life safety inspection in your home. This is to ensure that your home is in compliance with the safety requirements for licensed foster parents. We know this can be a stressful time for families, but no need to worry we have you …

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Who are the kids in foster care?

Leave a Comment / The church and foster care / By Nikki Lehman

With over 21,000 children in the Arizona foster care system, it is important to stop and reflect on who these children are and what help they need. Why are they in foster care? The number one reason children come into care is neglect (85% based on the latest report).  This means lack of appropriate food, …

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Who are the kids in care?

1 Comment / Uncategorized / By Paul Lehman

This is the final 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. With over 21,000 children in the Arizona foster care system, it is important to stop and reflect on who these children are and what help they need. …

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Steps to Becoming a Foster Parent

1 Comment / About our agency / By Bonnie Barsalou

This is the first 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. Step 1: Review the Requirements for becoming a foster parent Minimum requirements to become a foster parent through Arizona Faith and Families: At least 21 years of …

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Preparing Your Home

1 Comment / About our agency / By Bonnie Barsalou

This is the third 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. During the licensing process, the Office of Licensing and Regulation (OLR) will conduct a life safety inspection in your home. This is to ensure that your home is …

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