July 13, 2020
Each day, more than a dozen new children across Arizona come into foster care and 2-3 youth ʻage outʼ of the system. These children, along with the families we serve, are among our most vulnerable population. They work hard to make ends meet and often face limited financial resources, with […]
June 19, 2020
To show our solidarity in support of our valued co-workers, friends, families, clients and their families, we have designed shirts to celebrate our diversity and talents that make us who we are. Stand together with us in opposition to racism, hatred and discrimination. Funds raised from the sale of these […]
June 19, 2020
“We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty.” MAYA ANGELOU Hello AzCA Family – Today is Juneteenth – a day to respect and remember those who suffered through slavery in the United States. On Juneteenth, our agency […]
June 4, 2020
June 4, 2020 Dear AzCA Family, As we are faced with these tough times in our nation’s history—continuing to battle a pandemic that has resulted in the death of countless individuals and economic destruction, we are now confronted with the long-term effects of racial injustice. We acknowledge the pain, fear […]
May 15, 2020
You don’t need a drivers license, huge bank account or college degree to make a big difference in the lives of others. Children who make a difference are inspirational, showing us that no matter how bleak things get, there are kids who want make the world a better place. Nine-year-old […]
April 7, 2020
By Dr. Jill Stamm, Ph.D.Prevention and Brain Science Training SpecialistArizona’s Children Association How about this reality of suddenly being the school teacher you never planned on being!? Surprise… Now it’s your turn to try. For all of us parents and grandparents who did not choose to become public school teachers […]
March 30, 2020
March 30, 2020 Dear AzCA Family, We appreciate the trust you place in us and want to inform you of our latest developments in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19). Our executive leaders have been strategically preparing to implement new approaches and opportunities for expanding our reach in the community. We […]
March 20, 2020
March 20, 2020 Dear AzCA Family, First and foremost, I hope you, your family and friends are healthy and safe. The team at Arizona’s Children Association has been continually monitoring information about the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and following the guidance and direction of the Arizona Department of Health Services and the […]
March 13, 2020
Arizona’s Children Association (AzCA) is closely monitoring information about the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and is following the recommendations and guidelines of the Arizona Department of Health and the CDC. Since our work is vital to the children and families we serve, all agency offices remain open. The health and well-being of […]
September 11, 2019
Arizona’s Children Association (AzCA) announced this week that its board of directors has selected Jacob Schmitt as the organization’s next President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. This decision followed the passing of their late President and Chief Executive Officer, Denise Ensdorff, in May of this year. “When we lost […]
