activities · 26
what they do
direct service · 24
- Distribute bicycles to children in foster care Bicycle Redistribution and Repair AccessCollects, 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 AccessCollects 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 confidenceProvides 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 GroupsOrganizes 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 GroupsOrganizes 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 membersProvides free bike maintenance and tune-up services to AZAFAP members during designated events.
- Offer membership benefits and exclusive eventsProvides 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 benefitsProvides 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 BenefitsProvides 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 DistributionProvides 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 ServicesProvides 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 EventsHosts 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 EventsHosts "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 EventsHosts "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 DistributionDistributes toys to children in foster care through an annual December event.
- Provide essential items for children in foster care Comfort and Care Kits DistributionOperates 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 DistributionOperates 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 DistributionOperates 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 EducationOffers 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 ProgramsOffers optional Mom’s or Dad’s Night Out events during Staycations and other gatherings, allowing parents to socialize and unwind while children are supervised.
- Publish a monthly blog Foster & Special Needs Family BloggingPublishes 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 BloggingPublishes 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 BloggingProduces 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 AccessCollects, 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 ProgramsOffers 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 ProgramsOffers 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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- Asset Distribution for Youth Development asset_distribution_for_youth_developmentThe organization distributes refurbished bicycles to children and youth in foster care to foster independence, confidence, and physical well-being, recognizing the positive impact of such assets on development.
- Asset-based youth development approach asset_distribution_for_youth_developmentDistributes tangible assets such as refurbished bicycles and essential goods to youth in foster care and their families, promoting independence, confidence, physical well-being, and dignity through ownership and choice.
- Family empowerment through holistic support holistic family supportStrengthens foster, kinship, and adoptive families by integrating education, emotional and financial support, relationship-building, and opportunities for self-expression, aiming to improve family stability and youth well-being.
- Holistic Family Support through Education and Resources holistic_family_supportThe organization strengthens and encourages foster, kinship, and adoptive families by providing education, financial and emotional support, and opportunities for their voices to be heard. This includes distributing essential items and offering educational parent training to promote youth well-being.
- Holistic family strengthening framework holistic family supportSupports foster, kinship, and adoptive families through integrated services that combine education, financial and emotional support, relationship-building, and opportunities for family voice to improve family stability and child well-being.
- Lived Experience Leadership lived_experience_leadershipThe organization ensures its leadership is informed by direct experience by utilizing a volunteer Board of Directors composed entirely of individuals who are current or former foster, kinship, or adoptive parents.
- Lived experience leadership model lived_experience_leadershipEnsures organizational leadership and governance are guided by lived experience, with a volunteer Board of Directors composed entirely of individuals who are foster, kinship, or adoptive parents.
- Lived experience leadership model lived_experience_leadershipEnsures organizational leadership reflects the population served by maintaining a volunteer Board of Directors composed entirely of individuals with lived experience as foster, kinship, and adoptive parents, grounding decision-making in authentic insight.
- Parent education for youth well-being parent_educationImplements educational parent training programs designed to improve parenting skills and promote youth self-esteem and overall well-being.
- Peer-led Community Building and Support peer_support_networkThe organization fosters community and provides emotional support among foster, adoptive, and kinship parents through unstructured, peer-led virtual spaces and informal, drop-in conversations. This approach aims to create meaningful relationships, mutual understanding, and shared experiences among families.
- Peer-led community support model peer_support_communityFacilitates unstructured, peer-led virtual and in-person connection spaces using drop-in conversation formats to build mutual support, shared understanding, and emotional resilience among foster, adoptive, and kinship parents.
- Peer-led community support model peer_support_communityFacilitates unstructured, peer-led connection spaces—both virtual and in-person—to foster mutual encouragement, shared understanding, and emotional support among foster, adoptive, and kinship parents, leveraging lived experience as a foundation for community building.
- Strategic fundraising and donation partnerships strategic_fundraising_partnershipsAmplifies financial and material resources through structured partnerships such as employer matching gift programs, retailer loyalty initiatives, and targeted in-kind donation campaigns.
- Strategic resource mobilization strategy resource_mobilizationMaximizes financial and in-kind resources through structured donation channels including Amazon Wish Lists, employer matching gift programs, and retail loyalty partnerships to sustain program delivery at low overhead cost.
- Youth development through asset distribution asset_distribution_for_youth_developmentProvides tangible assets such as refurbished bicycles and essential goods to children and youth in foster care to promote independence, confidence, physical well-being, and dignity.
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.