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 mental health...
September 8, 2023
New Study Confirms More Access to Support Services Means Better Outcomes for Youth Aging Out of Foster Care
By Luis De La Cruz A recent study confirms the work of Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation's (AFFCF) Keys to Success and Post-Secondary...
August 23, 2023
Empowering Foster Care Scholars
It’s a new semester and AFFCF recently added 31 new scholars to our Scholarship program, creating a new total of 85 students currently in the program....
August 15, 2023
Understanding Group Homes for Foster Children
Updated Jan 6th, 2025 Would you rather grow up in a group home or a family setting? In general, children in foster care fare better in family homes...
June 27, 2023
Need for Licensed Foster Families in Arizona
Last week, KGUN in Tucson aired a story in its On Your Side segment discussing the shortage of licensed foster families experienced by just one licensing...
April 28, 2023
AFFCF Scholars: Supporting Camaraderie and Success
The AFFCF Scholarship program is one of AFFCF’s post-secondary programs that works to support to college students who need extra support. It currently...
March 27, 2023
AFFCF Scholar: Annabel
As a 13-year-old girl in foster care, Annabel never dreamed she’d have the opportunity to attend college. Little by little, people and programs...
March 27, 2023
Lucy’s Story
Lucy is serious about playing violin. She hones her craft by practicing every day and wants to increase her skill and knowledge in music. The Next...
February 22, 2023
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...