January is National Mentoring Month, and this year Arizona’s Children Association is recognizing the annual campaign aimed at expanding mentoring opportunities by identifying additional community mentors to connect with young adults who are transitioning out of foster care. Arizona’s Children Association’s Thrive Mentor Program matches volunteer mentors with adolescents who […]

November is National Adoption Month. In Arizona, there are more than 3,668 young adults between the ages of 13–17 in foster care. Many of these youth have spent years in foster care and craving more permanent connections through adoption and mentorship. Supportive and committed relationships are critical in helping teens in foster care […]

Contact: Arianna Jones Arizona’s Children Association 602.243.3733 ext. 2168 AJones@ArizonasChildren.org   Arizona’s Children Association joins the global #GivingTuesday movement and pledges to “Give Hope to Healing” by raising funds to help support our Trauma Support and other services for Arizona’s children and families. Phoenix, Arizona (October 30, 2017) – Arizona’s […]

Most children spend the holidays enjoying the traditions of the season; family festivities, feasts, adornments and finally getting to open those enticing packages. The truth is, this is merely a dream for many Arizona children who are living in foster care or for families facing financial difficulties. The holidays can […]

Each year, the Saturday before Thanksgiving, thousands of cyclists gather in Tucson to ride for a cause. This event requires no specific level of ability and is open to all ages. Not only do cyclists get to express their passion for cycling, but they get the opportunity to give back […]

Four times a year, Arizona’s Children Association’s employees nominate two of their fellow colleagues and one supervisor whom represent exceptional qualities in the areas of passion of purpose, quality service, collaboration and respect for all. Their efforts and service prove to be invaluable to AzCA and its mission. We would […]

At Arizona’s Children, we utilize industry best practices that are focused on increasing the success of the children and families we serve. Recently, many of our staff began training on the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics (NMT) led by Dr. Bruce Perry, Founder and Senior Fellow of the Child Trauma Academy. […]

As the new school year kicks off, many children are full of excitement to return to school and see all of their friends. For others, they may be anxious about starting school in a new neighborhood, with new peers and teachers. Some of these children may be in foster care, […]