activities · 18
what they do
direct service · 15
- Foster Home Placement Coordination Foster Care and Adoption ServicesWorks with the state to ensure appropriate children are placed in foster homes.
- Foster and Adoptive Parent Recruitment and Licensing Foster Care and Adoption ServicesRecruits, trains, and licenses foster and adoptive parents, guiding them through the application process including background checks, certifications, home studies, and state-required training, with a focus on Christian families. The organization also submits applications to the Arizona Office of Licensing (OLR) for official license issuance and ensures ongoing compliance through regular visits.
- Foster and Adoptive Parent Recruitment and Licensing Foster Care and Adoption ServicesRecruits, trains, and licenses foster and adoptive parents, guiding applicants through the entire process including background checks, certifications, home studies, and submitting applications to the Arizona Office of Licensing (OLR).
- Foster and Adoptive Parent Support Group Foster & Adoptive Parent Support GroupsOperates a support group for prospective, current, and former foster and adoptive parents, meeting every other month at various host churches.
- Foster care placement coordination Foster Care and Adoption ServicesWorks with the state to ensure appropriate placement of children into foster homes and supports the alignment of children’s needs with family capabilities.
- Ongoing support for foster and adoptive families Foster & Adoptive Parent Support GroupsOperates a bi-monthly support group for prospective, current, and former foster and adoptive parents, hosted at various churches. Conducts regular visits to ensure foster homes continue to meet state licensing standards.
- Placement of Foster Children Foster Care and Adoption ServicesWorks with the state to ensure appropriate children are placed in foster homes.
- Program for single mothers and children in foster care Family Support and Resource ConnectionOperates a program launched in May to support single mothers and children in foster care, providing targeted services to this population.
- Provision of Basic Necessities for Foster Children Emergency Supply DistributionProvides clothing and food to foster children in Arizona.
- Provision of Basic Needs for Foster Children Emergency Supply DistributionProvides clothing and food to foster children in Arizona.
- Recruitment and licensing of foster and adoptive parents Foster Care and Adoption ServicesRecruits, trains, and licenses foster and adoptive parents, primarily from within the Christian church using a biblical worldview. Supports applicants through the full licensing process, including background checks, home studies, CPR/first aid certification, and state-mandated training, and submits applications and files to the Arizona Office of Licensing for official approval.
- Support for Foster Children in Independent Living Programs Youth Workforce Development for Foster AlumniProvides cash assistance, shelter, and student retention services (secondary education) to foster children participating in independent living, transitional independent living, or extended foster care programs.
- Support for Foster Children in Independent Living Programs Youth Workforce Development for Foster AlumniProvides cash assistance, shelter, and student retention services for foster children participating in independent living, transitional independent living, or extended foster care programs.
- Support for Foster Families Foster & Adoptive Parent Support GroupsOperates a support group for prospective, current, and former foster and adoptive parents, meeting every other month at various host churches, and ensures foster homes continue to meet licensing standards through regular visits from licensing specialists.
- Support services for foster children in extended care programs Youth Workforce Development for Foster AlumniProvides cash assistance, shelter, food, clothing, and secondary education retention services to foster children participating in independent living, transitional independent living, or extended foster care programs.
capacity building · 3
- Foster Parent Training Parent Training for Foster and Adoptive FamiliesProvides pre-service training materials for foster parents across five meetings in collaboration with Foster Parent College.
- Foster Parent Training Materials Parent Training for Foster and Adoptive FamiliesProvides pre-service training materials for foster parents across five meetings in collaboration with Foster Parent College.
- Pre-service training for foster parents Parent Training for Foster and Adoptive FamiliesProvides pre-service training materials for foster parents across five meetings in collaboration with Foster Parent College to prepare applicants for licensing and caregiving responsibilities.
strategies · 18
how they think
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- Education and outreach for prospective parents education_and_recruitmentHosts information sessions to educate and answer questions for potential foster and adoptive parents, supporting early engagement and informed participation.
- Experienced and mission-aligned staffing experienced_staff_hiringThe organization prioritizes hiring staff with both professional credentials and lived experience in foster care and adoption to enhance family support, while also ensuring alignment with the organization’s religious mission.
- Experienced and relationally qualified staffing model experienced_staff_hiringPrioritizes hiring staff who combine formal education with lived experience in foster care and adoption, enhancing empathy and effectiveness in supporting families.
- Explicitly faith-based service delivery and recruitment explicitly faith-based service deliveryOperates with a clearly defined Christian identity by recruiting, training, and licensing foster and adoptive parents within a biblical worldview, and requiring alignment with specific theological beliefs and statements of faith.
- Explicitly faith-based service delivery and recruitment explicitly faith-based service deliveryAll aspects of foster care and adoption services are intentionally rooted in Christian theology, including recruitment from within the church, framing foster care as a gospel-centered calling, and offering biblical teaching as part of engagement.
- Explicitly faith-based service delivery and recruitment explicitly faith-based service deliveryAll aspects of foster care and adoption services are intentionally grounded in Christian theology, including recruitment, training, and support, with a focus on advancing the gospel and requiring alignment with specific doctrinal beliefs.
- Faith-based organizational and program discernment faith-based_discernmentUses prayer, spiritual counsel, and biblical principles (e.g., Matthew 6:33) to guide organizational development, partnerships, and support systems, ensuring all aspects of the ministry reflect its religious mission.
- Faith-based screening and alignment faith-based screeningProspective foster and adoptive parents are required to align with specific Christian doctrinal beliefs, including confession of faith, adherence to the Apostles’ Creed, and a biblical view of marriage, ensuring theological compatibility with the agency’s mission.
- Faith-based staff hiring and support model experienced_staff_hiringThe organization prioritizes hiring staff with both professional credentials and lived experience in foster care, while also providing faith-integrated support groups and organizational leadership guided by spiritual discernment.
- Faith-based support and organizational discernment faith-based_discernmentFaith-based support for foster and adoptive families is provided through scriptural encouragement and spiritual counsel, while organizational decisions are guided by prayer and biblical principles.
- Faith-integrated foster and adoptive parent licensing faith-integrated licensingThe organization integrates Christian faith, prayer, and biblical guidance throughout the foster and adoptive parent licensing process, using spiritual discernment as a foundational element in training, assessment, and decision-making.
- Faith-integrated foster and adoptive parent licensing faith-integrated licensingIntegrates prayer, biblical guidance, and theological alignment throughout the foster and adoptive parent licensing process, using faith as a foundational element in training, discernment, and evaluation.
- Faith-integrated foster and adoptive parent licensing faith-integrated licensingThe organization incorporates prayer, biblical guidance, and spiritual discernment throughout the foster and adoptive parent licensing process, ensuring that faith is a foundational element in training, assessment, and preparation.
- Inclusive engagement with faith community inclusive engagementRecognizes that not all individuals can foster or adopt and provides alternative pathways for Christians to participate in and support the mission.
- Structured pre-service training and licensing support foster_parent_trainingFamilies are guided through a comprehensive, multi-session training model and a structured licensing process—including home studies and concurrent training—to ensure readiness and informed decision-making.
- Structured pre-service training for foster parents foster_parent_trainingImplements a multi-session, standardized training curriculum in partnership with Foster Parent College to prepare prospective foster parents for the challenges of care.
- Structured pre-service training model foster_parent_trainingUtilizes a formal, multi-session training curriculum through Foster Parent College to prepare prospective foster parents, ensuring readiness and informed decision-making prior to licensure.
- Values-aligned partnerships and engagement values-aligned partnershipsPartnerships are formed only with individuals and entities that actively share and promote the organization’s religious mission, and engagement pathways are offered for all Christians, including non-licensing roles.
named programs · 4
what they call their work
Arizona Faith and Families Charities
Provides clothing, food, cash assistance, shelter, and student retention services to foster children in Arizona, including those in independent living or extended foster care programs.
Foster and Adoptive Parent Recruitment and Licensing
Recruits, trains, and licenses Christian individuals and families to become foster and adoptive parents, guiding them through the state's certification process.
Single Mothers and Children in Foster Care Program
New program launched in May to support single mothers and children in foster care, seeking donations for items like a washing machine.
Support Group
Bi-monthly meetings for prospective, current, and former foster and adoptive parents for support and encouragement.
relationships · 8
who they work with
- Arizona Department of Child Safety Partner — Directs individuals interested in becoming foster or adoptive parents to complete an online orientation through the Arizona Department of Child Safety website.
- Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS) Government — Refers individuals to the DCS website for information and profiles of children awaiting placement.
- Arizona Faith and Families Charities Partner — Works in partnership with Arizona Faith and Families Charities, a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
- Arizona Kids Consortium Partner — Refers potential foster/adoptive parents to the Arizona Kids Consortium for orientation schedules.
- Arizona Office of Licensing (OLR) Government — Submits files to OLR for review to determine official license issuance.
- Christian church Partner — Recruits foster and adoptive parents from within the Christian church and equips them to serve their church community.
- Department of Child Safety Government — Monitors updates and procedures from the Arizona Department of Child Safety regarding the pandemic.
- Foster Parent College Partner — Collaborates with Arizona Faith and Families to provide pre-service training materials for foster parents.