Commonly Asked Questions

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Who can receive aid from the AFFCF?

The AFFCF provides assistance to present permanent wards of the State of Arizona. As a rule, we do not award grants to adopted children or temporary wards. On a case-by-case basis, we will provide assistance to past permanent wards of the State.


Must the child currently reside in Arizona in order to receive aid?

No. Every year, a portion of our grant money goes to children who are wards of the State of Arizona, but who currently reside in other states.


Can children who are no longer wards of the State still receive aid from the AFFCF?

Yes, but aid to former wards of the State is generally limited to apartment set-ups and scholarships.

What will the AFFCF generally not fund?

The AFFCF's goal is to benefit individual foster children, not foster homes or group homes. Therefore, the AFFCF will fund only items that directly benefit the foster child. In the case of physical objects, the AFFCF will fund only items which the child can take along if he or she is moved into a different housing situation. More

Does the AFFCF provide college scholarships?

Yes. The AFFCF earmarks specific funds each year to award college, university, and trade school scholarships. Funds are awarded on a first come, first served basis, giving preference to those students already receiving scholarship assistance from us.

For more information on scholarship opportunities for foster children, please see the Scholarships section. Scholarship Q & A


What is the source of money for these grants and scholarships?

The single largest source of money for the AFFCF grants is the money raised by the Volunteer Non-Profit Service Association's annual book sale. We also receive funding from the United Way payroll deductions, foundations and individuals. If you would like to find out all the ways you might financially support our mission, click the link below. 

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