About AZAFAP

Founded in 2003, the Arizona Association for Foster and Adoptive Parents exists to support foster, kinship, and adoptive families who care for Arizona’s most vulnerable children

Our volunteer Board of Directors is made up entirely of individuals with lived experience as foster, kinship, and adoptive parents.
Join us in strengthening our community and improving the lives of children across Arizona. Together, we can make a lasting difference.

Arizona Association for Foster and Adoptive Parents

Our mission

With the goal of increasing the stability, well-being, and connection of Arizona’s foster, kinship, and adoptive families and their children, our purpose is to strengthen and encourage those families through education, financial and emotional support, relationships, and providing opportunity for a voice throughout their journey

Our Accomplishments

Together, we’ve made a lasting impact on Arizona’s families and children

20 Years of Service

AZAFAP celebrated 20 years of serving foster, kinship and adoptive families, from 2003 to 2023!

NACAC Parent Group of the Year

AZAFAP was honored with the ‘Parent Group of the Year’ award at the 2019 NACAC conference in Las Vegas.

15,000+ Bicycles Donated

Recycle Your Bicycle has provided over 15,000 bikes to children and many more toys through our annual December event!

Active Leadership

AZAFAP’s 9 board members, who are all foster, kinship or adoptive parents, continue to be active leaders supporting families.

Our Team

Led by experienced foster, kinship, and adoptive parents who understand your journey

Board of Directors

Diane Downing

President

Clint Christianson

Vice President

Linda Bee

Treasurer

Rosette Codner

Board Member

Ricky Denwood

Board Member

Lynn Fox-Embrey

Board Member

Tim Hardt

Board Member

Heather Marlowe

Board Member

Dan Turner

Board Member

AZAFAP Staff

Bailey Driver

Program Manager

Brittany Montoya

Administrative Assistant

Kari White

Team Lead – Jose’s Closet

Jesse Lockridge

Team Lead- Recycle Your Bicycle

Cathy Tompkins

Consultant, AZAFAP Support Chats, Training, Blog

Join Our Community

Together, we can make a lasting difference in the lives of Arizona’s children and families. Whether you’re a current foster family, considering fostering, or want to support our mission, there’s a place for you in our community.