AZAFAP Circles of Supportive Parents

Together in a circle, parents share and learn from one another about ways to strengthen themselves and their families.

East Valley Circle

Starting virtually, October 5th, and every Tuesday from 10am – 11am. For foster, kinship and adoptive parents only, and not recommended for children to view due to some possible triggers or subject matter. Sign up on our events calendar!

West Valley Circle

Starting virtually, October 6th, and every Wednesday from 1pm – 2pm. For foster, kinship and adoptive parents only, and not recommended for children to view due to some possible triggers or subject matter. Sign up on our events calendar!

Southern AZ Circle

Starting virtually, October 7th, and every Thursday from 10am – 11am. For foster, kinship and adoptive parents only, and not recommended for children to view due to some possible triggers or subject matter. Sign up on our events calendar!

Northern AZ Circle

Starting virtually, October 7th, and every Thursday from 1pm – 2pm. For foster, kinship and adoptive parents only, and not recommended for children to view due to some possible triggers or subject matter. Sign up on our events calendar!

Happy Hour Chat

Drop in for a virtual chat with other foster, adoptive and kinship parents every Friday night from 9pm – 10pm. For foster, kinship and adoptive parents only, and not recommended for children to view due to some possible triggers or subject matter.  Link is sent to members in email every Friday.

Coffee Chat

Drop in for a virtual chat, starting October 5th, with other foster, adoptive and kinship parents every Tuesday afternoon from 1pm – 12pm. For foster, kinship and adoptive parents only, and not recommended for children to view due to some possible triggers or subject matter. Link is sent to members in email every Tuesday.

Below are resources that we’ve collected for our families. We welcome suggestions to add other groups. Email us at info@azafap.org

Heroic Parenting Group

Adoptive/Foster/Kinship Parent Support Group.  Occurs the 2nd Wednesday of each month, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm,  at 21436 N. 20th Avenue, #201, Phoenix AZ.  (park by the mail boxes)  Bring a notebook or journal.  You must contact karin@northvalleytherapy.org if you are planning to attend.

ASA Now

Support group meets on the first and third Thursdays of the month at 7830 E. University Drive, Mesa, AZ  85207.  A one hour workshop is from 7-8 pm, followed by the support group from from 8-9 pm. Check the ASA website for more information.

Central Christian Church

Central Christian Church Gilbert meets the second Thursday of the month at 965 E. Germann Rd, Gilbert from  6:30pm – 8:00pm.

Link to Behavioral Health DCS Information

211 from your phone or 877-211-8661

https://211arizona.org/

Opportunities for Youth

Click to connect to services and resources

Create a fun and informative sheet for the kids entering into your family. Download this free word template courtesy of AZAFAP. DOWNLOAD HERE.

Ample Harvest

https://ampleharvest.org/find-pantry/

AZ Food Banks

http://www.azfoodbanks.org/

St. Mary’s Food Bank

3131 W. Thomas Road, Phoenix, AZ 85017

https://www.firstfoodbank.org/

Market on the Move/The 3000 Club

1741 W. Rose Garden Lane, #6

Phoenix, AZ  85027

http://the3000club.org/wordpress/

Desert Mission Food Bank

9229 N. 4^th Street

Phoenix, AZ  85020

https://www.desertmission.com/programs/food-bank/

The Cultural Cup Food Bank

342 E. Thomas Road

Phoenix, AZ  85012

http://www.culturalcup.com/

Don’t know where to turn? Call AZAFAP at 602-884-1801 and we’ll do our best to direct you to the person or resource you need. The following are useful phone numbers that may also be helpful:

Licensing Agencies

AZ Kids Consortium has compiled a list of foster & adoptive family licensing agencies. Click here to learn more.

Child Abuse Hotline

1-888-SOS-CHILD (1-888-767-2445)

Warm Line

Unable to reach your Case Manager in a timely fashion and need an answer now?
The Foster Parent Warm Line is a toll-free number for resource parents who are experiencing crisis situations and cannot reach their Child Protective Services’ (CPS) case manager in a timely manner. By calling 1-877-KIDSNEEDU (1-877-543-7633) and selecting Option 3, resource parents will be connected to a Warm Line designee.  The line is staffed from 8:15a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Messages may be left at any time of the day or night. Staff’s goal is to respond to those messages within the next business day so resource parents feel supported in getting their needs met in serving our children.

The intent of the Warm Line is to provide resource parents with information, assistance with authorizations for services, timely communication, and support. It is not intended to discourage or replace direct and regular communication between the CPS case manager and the resource parent.

DCS Ombudsman

Contact the DCS Office of the Ombudsman via phone at 877-527-0765 or 602-364-0777 or email Ombudsman@azdcs.gov.  Please Note the DCS Office of the Ombudsman:  Does not provide legal advice and will not reveal confidential case information.

DCS Family Advocate

DCS Family Advocacy:  1-877-527-0765 or 602-364-0777

DCS Office Numbers

Online listing click here to view

Raising Special Kids

https://raisingspecialkids.org/ and at 1-800-237-3007

Caregiver Training