Interested in fostering?
Start here...
https://dcs.az.gov/change2lives/?utm_medium=directmail&utm_source=dcs&utm_campaign=fosterrecruitment
*If you put our names - Kate & Cody Taylor - in the "How did you hear about us?" field, and move forward with licensing to foster, the state will send our family a gift card as a thank you!
Next, pick your licensing agency. There are plenty of agencies, but here are our favorites...
Rise - This is the agency we are licensed through. We are so happy with them!
https://riseservicesinc.org/services/arizona/foster-care/
4542 E Inverness Avenue, Mesa, AZ 85206
1-866-242-2714
Catholic Charities Community Services - Special shout-out to my uncle, who is the CEO of Catholic Charities! We couldn't license through them because of his position, but they have still helped us so much on our journey!
https://www.catholiccharitiesaz.org/donation/campaign-pages/foster-care
4747 N 7th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85013
(602) 285-1999
Can't commit to fostering a child, but still want to help?
Brands that give back to foster children + families...
Goods & Better
https://www.goodsandbetterstore.com/
Love this brand! Just found it the other day. They have a "buy it forward" program that allows you to choose your impact. Amazing! Now excuse me while I order a million shirts...
Organizations that you can donate goods, money, or time to...
Arizona Association for Foster and Adoptive Parents
2198 E Camelback Road, Suite 110, Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602) 884-1801
Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation
360 E Coronado Road, Suite 190, Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 252-9445
Arizona Helping Hands
3110 E Thunderbird Road #100, Phoenix, AZ 85032
(480) 889-0604
CASA of Arizona
1501 W Washington St
Phoenix, Arizona 85007
Helen's Hope Chest
https://www.mesaunitedway.org/helenshope/
126 E University Drive, Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 834-2116
A Mighty Change of Heart
18128 W Desert Lane, Surprise, AZ 85388
(623) 308-5428
National Angels
https://www.nationalangels.org/
There are a handful of chapters around the US. While there isn't a local Arizona chapter, this organization is wonderful!
*Click the link below for a full list of qualifying Arizona foster care (tax deductible) charitable organizations for 2019.