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Resources for Families
Foster, adoptive and kinship families will find a wealth of resources at azfamilyresources.com. If you learn about a new resource that’s not listed on this site, please contact our office and we’ll reach out and get it added.
Resources
Becoming a Foster Parent
Are you interested in becoming a foster parent? Good for you. In the words of one member, “it’s the hardest job you’ll ever love.” To learn more, click the here. To talk to a an experienced foster or adoptive family, contact AZAFAP at 602-884-1801.
AZAFAP Support Groups
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 info@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.
Other Support Groups
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.
Behavioral Health Services for Children involved in DCS
Community Information and Referrals
211 from your phone or 877-211-8661
Opportunities for Youth
Education
Opportunities for Youth, Youth Reengagement Center Resource Guide
Arizona Department of Education, Special Education
Family Worksheets
Create a fun and informative sheet for the kids entering into your family. Download this free word template courtesy of AZAFAP. DOWNLOAD HERE.
Food
Ample Harvest
https://ampleharvest.org/find-pantry/
AZ Food Banks
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. 4th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85020
https://www.desertmission.com/programs/food-bank/
The Cultural Cup Food Bank
342 E. Thomas Road
Phoenix, AZ 85012
Helpful Numbers
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
State Tax Credit for Qualifying Foster Care Organization form
Older and/or Aging Out Teens
Opportunities for Youth, Education Momentum Partner Resource Guide
Money Geek has provided a guide to help with finance and to empower with information to support a successful transition into adulthood.
Trainings
Caregiver Training
Years Serving Families
Premier Members
events in 2020
recycled bikes given to children
Get In Touch
Location: 3110 East Thunderbird Rd., Suite 110
Phoenix, AZ 85032
Phone: 602-884-1801
Fax: 602-274-4384
Email: info@azafap.org
AZAFAP Hours: M-F: 9:00am - 3:00pm