How to Get Involved
Learn More About Fostering and Adoption
Why Consider Fostering or Adoption?
Every day, children come into Arizona’s foster care system through no fault of their own. Foster and adoptive parents play a vital role in creating safe spaces for kids to heal from their traumas and loss, support opportunities for kids to be kids, and encourage kids to thrive instead of just surviving as they work to reach their full potential.
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Arizona is a resource-rich community with tons of ways foster and adoptive families can find support. We encourage you to join FOSTER COOPERATIVE.
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EVENTS
Join us for our semi-annual training day and hear from subject experts!
Foster Arizona is excited to host our Semi-Annual Training for Foster Cooperative!
Date: 8/24/2024
Location: Central Christian Church
8600 W Glendale Ave, Glendale AZ 85305
Doors Open: 8:30am
Cost: $20 per family (no matter how large or small) *NO REFUNDS*
Childcare: Onsite childcare and activities will be provided for children ages 0 to 12 years old.
For More Information or to Register For This Event, Click HERE.
Aug. 24, 2024
Foster Arizona invites your family to join us Saturday, September 14th, for a FREE Family Fun Day at the Phoenix Children’s Museum! This is an all ages event with a focus on children 0-12. Adult(s) are REQUIRED to stay with registered child(ren). Please register every adult and child who will be attending no matter the age.
For More Informatin or to Register For This Event, Click HERE.
Sept. 14, 2024
Foster Arizona invites your young women to take part in a day of empowerment through pampering, shopping, and listening to uplifting stories from some wonderful women in our community! Celebrate being VIBRANTLY YOU!
This year’s event is on Saturday, October 12th and will be held at Chandler Fashion Center. For More Information, or to Register For This Event, Click HERE.
Oct. 12, 2024
Join us on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at The Clayton House in Scottdale, Arizona for our 8th Annual Gala: Sustainable Hope.
Our Annual Gala is Foster Arizona’s signature fundraising event, which raises necessary funds to continue to educate, empower and engage at-risk and foster youth, families, and the community to offer hope through connections. The evening will include live music, a silent auction, and inspirational stories.
To become a sponsor for the evening or to purchase individual tickets, please click HERE.
Nov. 2, 2024
How to Become a Volunteer
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VOLUNTEER
We are always looking for volunteers to join our team and have a wide variety of opportunities available! Please fill out our Volunteer Interest Form and a member of our team will reach out to find the perfect volunteer role for you! We welcome volunteers aged 18+, and those aged 14-17 years old provided they are supporting an adult volunteering.
Volunteer for day-of direct support needs including check-in and check-out, setup and teardown, childcare, and other volunteer roles needed to support the day.
special event support:
There are several opportunities to serve the young adults who participate in our housing program. Please visit the Foster Arizona Housing Project site for more information or to get involved!
housing team:
Assist in the planning, training, and engagement efforts needed to provide children and youth facing adversity with necessary resources and tools needed to succeed.
Foster Cooperative team:
Support pre-production, day of, and post-production photo and video needs for special events, educational programs, etc.
photography and Video Team:
Support communication needs and foster care awareness goals including social media, blog, and newsletter management.
Social Media and Marketing team:
Assist in fundraising needs ranging from general support to sponsor and donor engagement.
Fundraising Team:
Support specialized maintenance needs ie. electrical, plumbing, landscaping, and other handyman trades related to the maintenance of our office and housing buildings.
maintenance team:
Support the planning and implementation of programmed activities for kids in foster care.
kid connection initiative team:
Assist with the organization’s administrative duties, ie. writing thank you notes for donations, data entry, financial receipt reconciliation, etc.
administration team:
Assist young adults in achieving their set goals and encourage them to make meaningful connections on their journey to sustainability.
mentor team:
Assist with the organization’s day-to-day operations and responsibilities, ie. organizational tasks and other responsibilities based on our current needs.
general volunteer team:
Group volunteer opportunities are available and vary based on the current season and needs. Please email us at: volunteering@fosteraz.org or fill out our Volunteer Interest Form for more information on how your group can join us!
Fill out our Volunteer Interest Form
Foster Arizona will reach out to you and work towards finding the perfect volunteer opportunity for you!
Complete Background check, if applicable.
Attend our general volunteer orientation and begin the volunteer onboarding process.
Get started - impact lives, build connections, and have fun!
Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us directly at volunteering@fosteraz.org with any questions on how to get started or for more information on our current needs and opportunities.
Steps to become a volunteer:
Interested in supporting Foster Arizona? Please contact us at development@fosteraz.org or 480.369.0377.
Foster Arizona is grateful for its partners in support.
Sponsor
We invite you to learn more about our current career opportunities below. To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume by emailing here
INFO@FOSTERAZ.ORG
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