September 27, 2024
Keys to Success: Ke’Lize
When Ke'Lize joined Keys to Success (KTS) last November, she was at a crossroads — without a job and missing vital documents like her birth certificate...
September 25, 2024
The Best Ways to Help Support Youth in Foster Care
Children and youth in foster care have a number of unique needs. Often, these children do not have the family support they need to increase their odds...
September 25, 2024
Adopting a Teen or Older Child: Considerations & Where to Start
Adoption is an incredibly personal process that is different for every family. Many families, when they consider adoption, think about bringing a baby...
September 24, 2024
Keys to Success: Brooke
Fierce. Independent. Hard-working. These are just a few words that describe, Brooke, a young woman in Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation’s...
September 24, 2024
Foster Care Statistics in Arizona
Updated January 5, 2026 America's child welfare agencies support thousands of children every year. Most of these private and public entities rely on...
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 that have engulfed...
September 24, 2024
What Happens to a Child in Foster Care Over the Summer?
Summer is a time of excitement and fun for many children, but for kids in foster care, it can bring unique challenges and struggles. The change in routine,...
September 15, 2024
Hispanic Heritage Month A Time to Highlight Hispanic Youth in Foster Care
National Hispanic Heritage Month, observed from September 15 to October 15, celebrates the rich cultural heritage, history and contributions of Hispanic...
August 26, 2024
Keys to Success: Ryan
Ever since he was in middle school, Ryan wanted to move into a place of his own with a childhood best friend in Cottonwood. He was about to turn 18 and...