Category: AFFCF Blog

National Hispanic Heritage Month, observed from September 15 to October 15, celebrates the rich cultural heritage, history and contributions of… Continue reading Hispanic Heritage Month A Time to Highlight Hispanic Youth in Foster Care

Do you remember being forced to play the recorder in fourth grade? There’s a reason for that. Research shows that… Continue reading How Music Impacts Children

When AFFCF first launched the Keys to Financial Success program nearly seven years ago, our aim was to help youth… Continue reading How the Keys to Financial Success Program has Changed

Did you know that there are approximately 10,000 children and youth in Arizona’s foster care system, but less than 2,400… Continue reading How to Become a Foster Parent in Arizona

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Many of us didn’t have to think twice when we received glasses as a child. Our parents took us to… Continue reading How to Help Children in Foster Care with Eye Care

Children in foster care face several unique challenges, and the more support they have in facing these challenges, the better… Continue reading How to Help Foster Children in Your Community

Foster children often face unique challenges that make it more difficult for them to succeed once they age out of… Continue reading How to Help Foster Kids Succeed

An increasing awareness of the response to trauma has led to more trauma-informed training for foster caregivers, for children in… Continue reading How To Help Kids With Trauma