their stories
A blog that highlights life in foster care for children and families and offers insights and bits of wisdom learned along the way
AFFCF Scholar: Jazmin
For the Spring 2023 semester, AFFCF is proud to fund a total of 73 scholars attending community colleges and universities in and outside of Arizona. Jazmin is one of our scholars and this is what she says about being an AFFCF Scholar: “My name is Jazmin and I’m...
Keys to Success: Maylani
When Maylani enrolled in the Keys to Success program last November, she had no birth certificate or any other vital documents. She was far behind in school and needed help getting back on track and making plans for her future. Roadblocks to Success Like so many other...
Isaac’s Story
Isaac lives in a high needs group home. Since he entered foster care four years ago, he has been in more placements than his CASA can count. Isaac was very traumatized as a child and he has an ongoing medical problem that eats away at his self-esteem. The medical...
Keys to Success: Paradise
Paradise was one of the first youth to participate in the Keys to Success program back in 2014. When she enrolled in Keys to Success, she was 17 and expecting her first child. She wasn’t going to school and was far behind in credits. She lived in a group home and did...
New Semester, New Scholars
For the Spring 2023 semester, Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation is pleased to fund a total of 74 scholars, with nine new scholars and 64 renewal scholars. The new semester opens the door to better futures for these bright, young people. These scholars are...
Thankful for Your Support of AFFCF Scholars
As the Fall 2022 semester comes to its close, Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation is thankful for all who support AFFCF's work and the scholarship program. This month, AFFCF hosted events for scholars in Tucson, Phoenix and Flagstaff for scholars to enjoy...
Keys to Success: Kristoph
When Kristoph began working with the Keys to Success program six months ago, his education plan was to graduate from high school in December 2023. He made his education a priority so he could graduate with his peers. With the help of his career development specialist...
Inspirational Stories: Jerry
Jerry has been a student in the Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation’s scholarship program since the Spring 2021 semester. At that point in time, Jerry was studying at Western Wyoming Community College on a basketball scholarship. Since then, Jerry returned...
Keys to Success: Salim
Young people in foster care have different reasons for enrolling in Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation’s Keys to Success (KTS) program. For Salim, he wanted individualized career exploration and planning services as well as education support and assistance...
Change their stories
The stories from our blog are made possible because our community cares. The Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, which means we are funded solely by individuals, corporate partners and foundations. Because we are a Qualifying Foster Care Organization, your donation may qualify for a dollar-for-dollar credit on your Arizona state taxes, up to $500 for individuals and $1,000 for couples.
Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation
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Address: 360 E Coronado Rd Suite 190, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Phone: 602.252.9445
Email: grants@affcf.org