29
Aug
Question: Why should I get involved in a broken system?
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It is probably no surprise that this question is asked of us in one form or another quite often. It... Read More
26
Aug
When Birth Family becomes Our Family
I wasn’t really sure where I wanted to begin this story, as there are many facets to it. So let’s meet my... Read More
22
Aug
Question: What is the current number of kids in care?
Over the past 6 years, Arizona has continued to see record numbers of kids coming into care. In 2010, there were... Read More
19
Aug
Reflections on the Children’s Heart Gallery
It is a beautiful Saturday in September. We’re at a gorgeous resort in the foothills of the Catalina Mountains in Tucson, Arizona. ... Read More
15
Aug
Question: Why do their parents not want them?
Some children do come into foster care because they are not wanted by their birth family but, they are not the majority.... Read More
12
Aug
Benefits and challenges of fostering/adopting older kids
My husband and I were 26 years old when we adopted our son, Evyn, who was 16 when National Adoption Day came... Read More
08
Aug
Why partner with Foster Arizona?
A new backpack is a rite of passage for most kids each summer as they prepare to head back to school. In... Read More
01
Aug
Question: How do kids end up in group homes?
When kids come into foster care, the state begins looking for a place for them to live. The state is required to... Read More