My Journey to Becoming a Foster Parent and Lessons Learned
Guest Blogger, Brittany K. Many times, when I see friends or meet people they ask, “What made you decide to foster?” or “Did you just wake up one day and decide?” Honestly, the simple answer...
View ArticleVolunteer Spotlight – Shannon E.
Foster Arizona Volunteer Spotlight Each month, Foster Arizona will feature our volunteers, who continuously make a positive impact on the lives of kids and young adults affected by foster care in our...
View ArticleStructure Needs Flexibility
Guest blogger, Michelle L. As I was growing up (attended school, graduated college, became a teacher, and then became a mom), I was known as someone who likes structure and is good at making systems to...
View ArticleTriggers in Your Child
Children react differently to triggers depending on their history, personality, and environment. While one child might lash out in rage, or runoff, another might completely shut down (fight, flight,...
View ArticleImaginable Hope Gala Presented by MTV
Join us on Saturday, November 4 For 10 years, Foster Arizona has been bringing Imaginable Hope to at-risk and foster youth, families and the community to better lives through the power of connection....
View ArticleLove As A Choice
We had just picked up a special dinner for my kids to celebrate Valentines Day a day early. On our way to the park where we would enjoy time together flying kites and having a family picnic, an...
View ArticleWhat is a Trigger?
A ‘trigger’ happens when an interaction or event causes an incongruent emotional response. For example, some juice is spilled and we fly into a rage. Even though a spill can be annoying, it is a...
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