Date: Sunday, July 24thAgency Event: Online Info SessionTime: 6:00 pm to 7:00 PMLocation: Online Come learn about becoming involved in foster care with Arizona Faith and Families! We will cover information about our agency, the process to become a foster and or adoptive parent, and answer any questions you may have about foster care and adoption! Thinking about getting …
Support group is open to prospective, current, and former foster and adoptive parents of Arizona Faith and Families. We meet every other month at different host churches around the valley. Join us for a fun night with fellow foster and adoptive parents as we eat, vent, and look to God’s word for strength and encouragement. …
With 14,000 children in the Arizona Foster Care system, foster parents are needed now more than ever. Whether this is the first time you are hearing about the need, or you have been praying about it for years, join us for a biblical look at the call to foster and practical ways you can get …
A narrative written by Lydia Goshow, a graduating senior from Glendale, Arizona, who shares her perspective on her family’s role as foster parents. Interested in knowing more about becoming a foster parent? Visit the orientation page to see the first steps. In Webster’s dictionary, it defines the word foster as two things, 1. to promote …
“He has your eyes…” We are sitting in a hospital room. Our daughter has just given birth to our first grandchild and her biological and adopted siblings are gathered about. Each taking a turn holding and admiring the newest addition to our family. It was a traditional scene. One where the family will “ooh” and …
When people hear the word “teen” and “foster care” in the same sentence, they tend to tense up. All too often they picture a pierced and tatted teenager full of angst and bad choices. But what if I challenged that view? What if I told you all too often they look nothing like that at …
Today I received six different emails requesting foster homes for sibling groups. Today I had to reply that I did not have any foster families available who could take in these siblings. May I share this with you? 6 year old boy, 1 year old girl 3 year old boy, 1 year old boy, 2 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
