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 …
“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 …
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, …
This is the fifth 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. “Shared parenting” is a term that often shocks many prospective foster parents when they first hear it. Essentially, shared parenting is the building of a positive alliance …
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This morning I woke up in a cold sweat. It’s the day before Thanksgiving. I home school my children and I woke up realizing that I’m a horrible mother because I have not taken the time to prepare a lesson on the Pilgrims. Tomorrow is Thanksgiving and I haven’t taught my kids about the Mayflower; …
