In 2024, approximately 10,000 children and youth in Arizona need a safe place to live. However, only one in four will be placed with a foster family.
Why Foster Parenting?
The most impactful way to change the story of children and youth in foster care is by becoming a foster parent. Foster parents are people just like you who open their hearts and homes to children in need. If you’re able, consider becoming a foster parent.
You don’t have to do it alone.
There are resources and organizations, such as Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation to help support you in your foster care journey.
“I can’t begin to tell you how thankful I am for your kindness and generosity. You have given me an opportunity I thought I would never have. Because of people like you, children like me are given an opportunity to experience a dream we never thought possible. I want to thank every single person from the bottom of my heart.”
– EMILY
“Upon being informed that there are programs such as the AFFCF Scholarship program to help with financing education, I was ecstatic to know that I would be able to afford to attend a university.”
– SIERRA
“Thank you for supporting my educational journey. Your support has been crucial in propelling me towards my goals and future career in helping others. I strive to be the best version of myself every day, inspired by your belief in me. With your support, I can empower others to realize their potential through hard work and perseverance.”
– JAZMYN
“There aren’t enough words in the world that I can put together that describe how grateful and honored I am to be awarded this scholarship. I can’t promise that my next two years are going to be easy, but I can promise that you chose just the right student who is driven, ambitious and powerful to be a Barbara Polk Scholar.”
– CHEYENNE P.
While in Keys to Success, I have accomplished so much… graduated high school, got a job, and now, going to college. Without Keys to Success, I wouldn’t be where I am today…a successful college student.
– AMBER
“I am truly blessed because of you that I am now able to go on a mission trip. I am truly lucky – some kids will never get an opportunity like this, but I am going because of your trust and generosity. I plan to change the world one day. I will not allow these bad circumstances bring me down. You are part of the change – the world deserves more people like you!”
– PATTI
“Thank you very much for what you guys are doing for kids that go into the foster system. I want to personally thank you guys for picking me up and helping me go to karate. Now I am a red belt and I’m two more belts away from black belt. It’s a gift that I’ve come a long way…my life is going good now.”
– JOSE
“This program has helped me by pairing me with mentors and coaches who have connected me to foster care advocacy programs and professionals in the community.”
– JESUS
“Keys to Success helped me see that my future can be great. Before I didn’t think I was going to graduate high school. Now I’m planning for a career in the medical field.”
– VICTORIA