April

As we kick off another year on Foster Arizona’s blog, we thought it would be fun to take a moment and look...

Dec

The Gift of Presence: Normalcy

When I was growing up I used to hate Christmas. We wouldn’t get any presents and it was really hard for our...

Dec

Collaborating in the Giving of Presence

My name is Jennifer Barrie and I have had the privilege of being the Program Supervisor for the Arizona’s Children Association Child...

Dec

Matching a Need with Your Strengths

I volunteer for Foster Arizona, and much of my time is involved with facilities-related projects. I had been looking for a fit...

Nov

Don’t Go it Alone in Foster Parenting

Nearly three years ago, my husband and I decided to be foster parents. We knew we were in for a tough road,...

Nov

Brothers Reunited

Tristan and Jayden are biological brothers, sharing the same birth parents. Like many children in foster care, they are victims of trauma....

Nov

Not Flesh of My Flesh

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Through many years of infertility and major surgeries in the late 60’s and early in our marriage, it was clear that we...

Oct

Halloween in Foster Care

Growing up, I have a lot of fond memories of Halloween. I lived the first decade of my life in the Midwest...

Oct

Win This Year