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...
April 3, 2025
The Reality of Aging Out of Foster Care
While turning 18 for most teenagers means graduation parties, moving into college dorms or starting a new chapter of life with newfound and exciting independence,...
April 2, 2025
Foster Care vs Adoption: What Are The Differences?
Updated June 3, 2026 Foster care and adoption both provide children with loving, stable homes, but they serve different purposes. Foster care is typically...
March 31, 2025
Kinship Care vs Foster System: Understanding Informal & Formal Kinship Placements
When a child is removed from their parents' care, it can feel absolutely devastating. However, kinship care can offer some improvements in overall outcomes,...
March 29, 2025
How To Leave a Gift to Charity in Your Will
Leaving your money to a charity in your will isn't just a good way to manage the distribution of your funds after your death. It's also a fantastic strategy...
March 4, 2025
Keys to Success: Rachel
At just 17 years old, Rachel is already paving the way for an inspiring future. Despite facing significant challenges in her personal life, Rachel has...
March 3, 2025
Scholar Spotlight: Kaya
The journey to higher education is rarely a straight path, and for students who have experienced foster care, the road is often filled with additional...
January 24, 2025
Scholar Spotlight: Emma
The Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation’s (AFFCF) scholarship program offers more than financial support to students with foster care backgrounds....