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ARIZONA ASSOCIATION FOR FOSTER AND

AZ · EIN 760741183 · $644K rev · operational · advocacy · www.azafap.org
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The Arizona Association for Foster and Adoptive Parents (AZAFAP) supports foster, kinship, and adoptive families in Arizona. The organization provides resources, tips, and stories through its monthly blog, covering topics relevant to parenting children with trauma histories and navigating the foster care system.

activities · 26

what they do

direct service · 24
  • Distribute bicycles to children in foster care Bicycle Redistribution and Repair Access
    Collects, refurbishes, and donates bicycles to children and youth in foster care through the "Recycle Your Bicycle" program, having provided over 15,000 bicycles. Also offers bike tune-up services for members.
  • Distribute bicycles to children in foster care Bicycle Redistribution and Repair Access
    Collects and refurbishes bicycles to donate to children and youth in foster care, promoting independence, confidence, and healthy activity. The program has provided over 15,000 bicycles.
  • Distribute resources to support youth confidence
    Provides apps, journals, and confidence-building activities to support emotional well-being and self-esteem in youth and teens.
  • Host support and networking events for foster, adoptive, and kinship parents Foster & Adoptive Parent Support Groups
    Organizes monthly virtual Coffee Chats and Happy Hour events for foster, adoptive, and kinship parents to connect, share experiences, and offer mutual support. Also hosts weekly drop-in online chats for members.
  • Host virtual support events for foster, adoptive, and kinship parents Foster & Adoptive Parent Support Groups
    Organizes monthly virtual Coffee Chats and Happy Hour events to provide opportunities for foster, adoptive, and kinship parents to connect, share experiences, and receive peer support.
  • Offer bike tune-up services for members
    Provides free bike maintenance and tune-up services to AZAFAP members during designated events.
  • Offer membership benefits and exclusive events
    Provides free basic membership and a Premier Membership with added benefits, including access to a newsletter, website resources, a Parent Mentor Partners program, and invitations to free and reduced-cost events such as holiday toy distributions, festivals, and family outings.
  • Offer membership programs with benefits
    Provides free basic membership to foster, kinship, and adoptive families in Arizona and offers a Premier Membership with added benefits for an annual fee, including access to a newsletter, website resources, and a Parent Mentor Partners program.
  • Offer membership with access to resources and events Membership Tiers with Competitive Access and Promotional Benefits
    Provides free basic membership and paid Premier Membership ($80/year) that includes access to newsletters, website resources, mentorship programs, and exclusive events.
  • Operate Jose's Closet for children's essential needs Comfort and Care Kits Distribution
    Provides free clothing, shoes, baby gear, toys, and everyday necessities to children in foster care through Jose’s Closet, which AZAFAP assumed oversight of in 2025.
  • Operate food and diaper banks for member families Diaper Distribution Services
    Provides weekly food bank access and monthly diaper distribution to support the basic needs of foster, kinship, and adoptive families; includes "Emma's Eats," a food bank launched during the pandemic.
  • Organize annual Staycation and family picnic events Foster Family Enrichment Events
    Hosts annual "Staycation" events at resorts and seasonal family picnics to provide foster, adoptive, and kinship families with opportunities to relax, connect, and build community.
  • Organize family events and staycations Foster Family Enrichment Events
    Hosts "Staycation" events at resorts and family picnics for foster, adoptive, and kinship families to relax, connect, and build community. These events often include optional Mom's or Dad's Night Out activities.
  • Organize family recreational and social events Foster Family Enrichment Events
    Hosts "Staycation" events at resorts for foster, adoptive, and kinship families to relax and connect, including optional Mom's or Dad's Night Out events. Also organizes Spring and Fall Family Picnics and various free and reduced-cost events for Premier members, such as School Shoe Shopping, Holiday Toys, and Family Camps.
  • Provide annual holiday toy distribution Comfort and Care Kits Distribution
    Distributes toys to children in foster care through an annual December event.
  • Provide essential items for children in foster care Comfort and Care Kits Distribution
    Operates Jose's Closet, a program that provides free access to clothing, shoes, toys, baby gear, diapers, and other essential items to foster, kinship, and adoptive families in Arizona. This includes weekly food bank access and monthly shopping visits for clothing and seasonal essentials.
  • Provide essential items to foster, kinship, and adoptive families Comfort and Care Kits Distribution
    Operates Jose's Closet, a resource center that provides free access to clothing, shoes, toys, baby gear, diapers, and other essential items to foster, kinship, and adoptive families. This includes monthly shopping visits for clothing and a diaper bank.
  • Provide food assistance to families Food Pantry and Voucher Distribution
    Operates a food bank, "Emma's Eats," within Jose's Closet, offering weekly food bank access to all member families.
  • Provide parent training on youth self-esteem and communication Life Skills and Parenting Education
    Offers educational trainings that help parents support healthy self-esteem in children and teens, covering the impact of trauma, signs of low/high self-esteem, and effective communication strategies.
  • Provide parents' night out during family events Adaptive Social and Recreational Programs
    Offers optional Mom’s or Dad’s Night Out events during Staycations and other gatherings, allowing parents to socialize and unwind while children are supervised.
  • Publishes a monthly blog featuring stories, tips, and resources for foster, kinship, and adoptive families, covering important topics, family experiences, and updates on events and programs.
  • Publish a monthly blog for families Foster & Special Needs Family Blogging
    Publishes a monthly blog featuring stories, tips, and resources for foster, kinship, and adoptive families, covering important topics, family experiences, and updates on events and programs.
  • Publish monthly blog for foster and adoptive families Foster & Special Needs Family Blogging
    Produces a monthly blog featuring family stories, practical tips, resources, and updates on programs and events for foster, kinship, and adoptive families.
  • Recycle and donate bicycles for children in foster care Bicycle Redistribution and Repair Access
    Collects, refurbishes, and donates bicycles to children in foster care to promote independence, confidence, and physical activity; has provided over 15,000 bikes through the "Recycle Your Bicycle" program.
capacity building · 2
  • Provide educational training and resources for parents Mental Health Education Programs
    Offers educational training for parents on topics such as supporting healthy self-esteem in children and teenagers, including communication strategies. Distributes resources like apps, journals, and activities to support youth confidence. Also provides advanced parent trainings.
  • Provide educational training and resources for parents Mental Health Education Programs
    Offers educational training for parents on topics such as supporting healthy self-esteem in children and teenagers, including communication strategies and resources like apps and journals. Also provides advanced parent trainings.
strategies · 15

how they think

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named programs · 1

what they call their work

Blog of Parenting Support
A monthly blog featuring stories, tips, and resources for foster, kinship, and adoptive families, covering topics like school advocacy, abandonment, budget family activities, boundaries, healing words, adolescent brain development, trauma, self-care, nutrition, and identity development.
relationships · 7

who they work with

  • Amazon Partner — Utilizes an Amazon Wish List for in-kind donations of bike supplies and program needs.
  • Arizona Grand Resort Partner — Hosts the "Staycation" event for foster, adoptive, and kinship families.
  • Fry’s Partner — Participates in Fry's VIP card program to receive a portion of customer purchases.
  • JW Marriott Starr Pass Tucson Partner — Hosts a "Staycation" event for families at their resort.
  • Jose’s Closet Partner — AZAFAP assumed oversight of Jose’s Closet in 2025, aligning it with its mission to serve families.
  • NACAC Partner — Received the 'Parent Group of the Year' award at the 2019 NACAC conference.
  • Recycle Your Bicycle Partner — Collaborates with AZAFAP on bike collection and distribution efforts for youth in foster care.