arizona foster care network

Arizona Foster Care Network exists to provide direction, information, and resources that will inspire and assist A/G Churches in meeting the needs of Foster Care in Arizona.

We see the day when every A/G Church in Arizona is doing something to address the needs of Foster Care in our state.

“Pure and genuine religion in the sight of God the Father means caring for orphans and widows in their distress.” James 1:27

Change the world by changing the life of a child.

Every church can do something! There are so many options and levels of involvement. The AZFCN is here to help you discover how your church can make a difference.

Fill out the questionnaire below if your Church is interested in changing the life of a child!

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    1. Help meet the needs of the Foster Kids in group homes as well as group home managers and workers by partnering with OCJ Kids.

    2. Church Leadership & OCJ meet to identify church’s vision & next steps.

    3. Recruit a ministry task person & volunteers.

    4. Build a team of House Mentors who will go into the Group Home. Provide the OCJ Kids “Group Home Licensing Training” for volunteers who will go into the home.

    5. Build teams of volunteers who will assist by making food & providing everything needed in the group homes.

    6. Continue to provide training for your volunteers to equip them to work with Foster kids. (Trauma training, Life Skills training, etc.)

    7. Impact foster kids’ lives forever! Studies show the number one different between foster kids who succeed and foster kids who fail is the presence of one person who they felt truly cared for them, even for a short time. Your church can make a difference!

    CONTACT GARY AT GARY@OCJKIDS.ORG for NEXT STEPS & MORE INFORMATION.

    1. Provide the AZ 1:27 “Find Your Place in Foster Care Course” to assist families in discovering their place in Foster Care.

    2. Provide the AZ 1:27 “Basic Training Course” so families can learn more about the Foster Care process.

    3. Assist families as they pick a Foster Care Agency. In “Basic Training”, they will get a list of options along with their different approaches and requirements. AZFCN can connect you with foster families who can tell you about their experiences with different agencies.

    4. Assist families as they work with their Foster Care Agency to complete training, paperwork, interviews, inspections, and so on.

    5. Provide continued support for families by training wrap around teams, providing support groups, scheduling Parents Night Out, and much more.

    6. Impact foster kids’ lives forever! Studies show that the number one difference between foster kids who succeed and foster kids who fail is the presence of one person who they felt truly care about them, even for a short time. Your church can make a difference!

    CONTACT KATIE AT KATIE@AZ127.ORG FOR NEXT STEPS & MORE INFORMATION.

    1. Provide the AZ 1:27 “Find Your Place in Foster Care Course” to assist people in discovering their place in Foster Care. This course will cover the options that can be explored and also meets state requirements.

    2. Provide the AZ 1:27 “Basic Training Course” so families can learn more about the Foster Care process.

    3. Provide clear next steps.

    4. Create ways for people in your church to be part of a wrap around team & support Foster Families.

    5. Assist families as they complete training, paperwork, interviews, inspections, and so on.

    6. Provide support for Foster Families by tutoring, mentorships, field trips, and a Parent’s Night Out.

    7. Impact foster kids’ lives forever! Studies show the number one difference between foster kids who succeed & foster kids who fail is the presence of one person who they felt truly cared about them, even for a short time. Your church can make a difference!

    CONTACT KATIE AT KATIE@AZ127.ORG FOR NEXT STEPS & MORE INFORMATION.

    1. Provide support & supplies for a DCS office. Bless the staff & assist them as they provide care for Foster Children.

    2. Church Leadership & OCJ meet to identify church’s vision & next steps.

    3. Recruit a ministry task person & volunteers.

    4. Host OCJ Kids training program orientation at your church.

    5. Identify needs & create relationship with those in the office.

    6. Provide the workers with support on a regular basis. This support will include snacks, gifts, meals & encouragement.

    7. Provide the office with necessary items kids will need when they are in their care because of an emergency placement. Examples would be diapers, blankets, pajamas, and much more.

    8. Have Collection Drives & build Resource Kits to provide necessary supplies.

    9. Impact foster kids’ lives forever!

    CONTACT GARY AT GARY@OCJKIDS.ORG FOR NEXT STEPS & MORE INFORMATION.

    1. Help meet the needs of the Foster Kids in Group Homes or Foster Families by partnering with OCJ Kids.

    2. Contact OCJ to determine current needs.

    3. Church Leadership & OCJ meet to identify church’s vision & next steps.

    4. Recruit a ministry task person & volunteers.

    5. Build “Go Kits” (jammies) for foster kids in emergency placement.

    6. Work in the warehouse at OCJ Kids to assist with all of the supplies.

    7. Create Jars of Sunshine to encourage those who work tirelessly with foster kids.

    8. Prepare supplies with the hep of OCJ to distribute to foster kids.

    9. Build Welcome Kits for kids that are laced in Group Homes.

    10. Make Cuddle Bags for Foster Kids.

    11. Impact Foster Kids’ lives forever! Studies show the number one difference between foster kids who succeed and foster kids who fail is the presence of one person who they felt truly cared about them, even for a short time. Your church can make a difference!

    CONTACT TAMMIE AT TAMMIE@OCJKIDS.ORG FOR NEXT STEPS & MORE INFORMATION.

  • Have Collection Drives at your church to provide important items needed by Foster Kids.

    Items: Gift Cards, Cuddle Bags, Diapers, Wipes, Toiletries, Welcome Kits, Go Kits, Socks, Pajamas, Stuffed Animals.

    Additional Resources: Tutors, Mentorships, Field Trips, Parents Night Out for Foster Families.

    CONTACT TAMMIE AT TAMMIE@OCJKIDS.ORG FOR NEXT STEPS & MORE INFORMATION.

    1. Help meet the needs of the Foster Kids by volunteering for OCJ events.

    2. Contact OCJ to determine current needs & event schedule.

    3. Recruit a ministry task person & volunteers.

    CONTACT STEVEN AT STEVEN@OCJKIDS.ORG FOR NEXT STEPS & MORE INFORMATION.

    1. Partner with OCJ to provide support & mentorship for those aging out of the foster care system.

    2. Provide suitcases for those aging out.

    3. Train Phone Mentors to connect & provide support.

    4. Be a part of OCJ’s Pizza Program.

    5. Provide training to become Transition Mentors.

    CONTACT ALARIE AT ALARIE@OCJKIDS.ORG FOR NEXT STEPS & MORE INFORMATION.

azfcn is here to answer your questions & help your church discover their place as we together make a difference in the lives of arizona’s foster children.