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Category: Parenting & Caregiving

Tips for foster/kinship parents, trauma-informed care, and mental health.

January 31, 2020

More Than A Fun Activity


Sure extracurricular activities provide fun and entertainment for kids. While fun, they also do so much more for a child… Continue reading More Than A Fun Activity

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Published January 31, 2020
Categorized as AFFCF Blog, Parenting & Caregiving

June 30, 2024

Movies About Foster Care & Adoption to Add to Your Watchlist


Updated January 5, 2026 One of the best ways to talk to children is to use characters in a movie… Continue reading Movies About Foster Care & Adoption to Add to Your Watchlist

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Published June 30, 2024
Categorized as AFFCF Blog, Family Activities & Holidays, Parenting & Caregiving

October 25, 2017

Resources & Benefits for Kinship Caregivers in Arizona


When the Department of Child Safety removes a child from their home, they prefer placing the child with a relative… Continue reading Resources & Benefits for Kinship Caregivers in Arizona

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Published October 25, 2017
Categorized as AFFCF Blog, Parenting & Caregiving

September 24, 2024

Roles & Responsibilities of Foster Parents


In Arizona alone, approximately 10,000 kids navigate the tumultuous waters of foster care, seeking refuge from the storms of uncertainty… Continue reading Roles & Responsibilities of Foster Parents

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Published September 24, 2024
Categorized as AFFCF Blog, Foster Care Basics, Parenting & Caregiving

November 1, 2018

Saving for Children and How to Encourage It


Money management is an important skill. People of all ages often find themselves in need of additional training and education… Continue reading Saving for Children and How to Encourage It

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Published November 1, 2018
Categorized as AFFCF Blog, Aging Out & Transitioning, Parenting & Caregiving

September 25, 2025

School Support for Kids in Foster Care: Resources & Tips


Children in foster care can face many unique challenges along their educational journey. If you have foster kids in your… Continue reading School Support for Kids in Foster Care: Resources & Tips

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Published September 25, 2025
Categorized as AFFCF Blog, Education & Scholarships, Parenting & Caregiving

May 25, 2021

Summer Activities for Kids in Foster Care: How To Make This Summer Fun & Memorable


For most children, the summer is an exciting season filled with fun. But for children in foster care, summer can… Continue reading Summer Activities for Kids in Foster Care: How To Make This Summer Fun & Memorable

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Published May 25, 2021
Categorized as AFFCF Blog, Family Activities & Holidays, Parenting & Caregiving

September 21, 2023

Supporting Foster Children With Trauma-Informed Care


Observed every September, National Recovery Month, serves as a critical reminder of the ongoing battle against substance abuse disorders and… Continue reading Supporting Foster Children With Trauma-Informed Care

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Published September 21, 2023
Categorized as AFFCF Blog, Parenting & Caregiving

December 13, 2017

Teaching Children Important Life Skills


When a child changes homes or schools, it tends to have a disruptive effect. The more frequently they move, the… Continue reading Teaching Children Important Life Skills

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Published December 13, 2017
Categorized as AFFCF Blog, Aging Out & Transitioning, Parenting & Caregiving
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