July 11, 2025
Keys to Success: Cecilia
Cecilia’s Journey with Keys to Success Cecilia entered the foster care system at age 17, and not long after, she became pregnant with her first child....
May 30, 2025
Keys to Success: Marqus
When Marqus first enrolled in the Keys to Success program, he wasn’t looking for help figuring out a career. He already knew exactly what he wanted to...
May 14, 2025
Scholar Spotlight: Sid
At Phoenix College, one dedicated student is rewriting the script of their life, both literally and figuratively. A theatre major and first-generation...
May 8, 2025
The Foster Care Parent-Child Reunification Process
Many children in foster care and their parents dream of the day that they are reunited. However, dreaming is not the way to make this happen. It takes...
May 7, 2025
Keys to Success: Kaylle
When Kaylle moved from Chandler to Phoenix, she was overwhelmed. The transition was tough. She had no job, limited support and the stress of managing school...
April 23, 2025
How Much Does it Cost to Adopt a Child from Foster Care?
Adoption can come with financial challenges, whether pursued domestically or internationally. Adopting from foster care, however, is often more financially...
April 11, 2025
Keys to Success: Shawn
When Shawn, a participant in the Keys to Success (KTS) program, first reached out for help applying for his first apartment, he wasn’t entirely sure...
April 10, 2025
Scholar Spotlight: Emily
Four years ago, Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation (AFFCF) highlighted Emily, as she was just beginning her college journey. A participant in...
April 6, 2025
Therapeutic Foster Care Explained: Healing Support for Trauma-Affected Youth
Any type of foster care can provide a child with the warm, supportive environment they need to thrive when they have, through no fault of their own, been...