In addition to offering support groups, we are also in need of facilitators statewide. Training is available to qualified individuals. To learn more details about the support groups or becoming a group facilitator, email us at info@azafap.org.

Happy Hour

Have a virtual chat with other foster, adoptive and kinship parents every Friday night from 9pm – 10pm. For parents only, and not recommended for children to view. Please email kristi@azafap.org for more information.

Karin Peak – I 17 & 101

Karin facilitates the support group on the 2nd Tuesday of the month from 7 pm – 8 pm.  You must RSVP to Karen if you plan to attend the classes.  For more information or to RSVP to attend, please email her at peak273@yahoo.com.

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

Adoptive Families Coalition

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

ASA Now

Support group meets on the first Thursday of the month at 7830 E. University Drive, Mesa, AZ  85207 at 7:30 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.

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 BH Unit

Click to view PDF list ➜  DCS BH Unit Contacts

DCS Obudsman

DCS Ombudsman/ Marcy Morales  602-542-2203

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