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Foster Care Resources

Casey Family Programs provides and improves and ultimately prevents the need for foster care.

Arizona Department of Economic Services Education Training Vouchers (DES-ETV)

Education and Training Vouchers (ETV/s) are provided to assist foster youth and former foster youth with expenses related to education or training programs. Young adults must have been in foster care at the age of 16 or 17 and must enroll in a post-secondary program recognized by the Arizona Department of Education. Young adults may receive financial assistance until they reach the age of 21. However, if a young adult is in a recognized program at the time of the 21^st birthday, they may continue receiving assistance for that program until they reach the age of 23. Financial assistance (ETV) is based on need.

Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation (AFFCF)

The Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation (AFFCF) was founded in 1983. 20 years later, we continue to serve that mission: To promote the self-esteem and enrich the lives of AZ's foster children by funding activities, education and other needs that provide them with quality experiences while they live through the most difficult circumstances.

Foster Care Alumni of America

The mission of Foster Care Alumni of America is to connect the alumni community and to transform policy and practice, ensuring opportunity for people in and from foster care.

Foster Club

National Network for Foster Youth in Foster Care

Orphan Foundation of America (OFA)

Founded in 1981 in a community center basement, the Orphan Foundation of America (OFA) has grown to serve thousands of foster teens across the United States. Whether we're providing young people with scholarships, connecting them with internships, sending them care packages, or testifying before Congress and state legislatures, OFA is a passionate champion of foster youth.

Disability Resources

National Council for Support of Disability Issues

The National Council for Support of Disability Issues shall help advance public attitudes, awareness, respect, consideration and advance the success of people with all types of disabilities.

The DMR Regional Resources Directory

A hypertext guide to nonprofit organizations and government agencies serving people with disabilities in Arizona.

American Council of the Blind; Helpful Resources

ACB strives to improve the well-being of all blind and visually impaired people by serving as a representative national organization of blind people; elevating the social, economic and cultural levels of blind people; improving educational and rehabilitation facilities and opportunities; cooperating with the public and private institutions and organizations concerned with blind services; encouraging and assisting all blind persons to develop their abilities and conducting a public education program to promote greater understanding of blindness and the capabilities of blind people.

DisabilityInfo.gov

A federal government's one-stop Web site for people with disabilities, their families, employers, veterans and service members, workforce professionals and many others. A collaborative effort among twenty-two federal agencies, DisabilityInfo.gov connects people with disabilities to the information and resources they need to actively participate in the workforce and in their communities.

Arizona Industries for the Blind
Arizona Industries for the Blind was established in 1952 to provide employment and training opportunities for Arizonans who are legally blind. Most individuals of working age who are legally blind can compete successfully for good jobs if they're given the opportunity to develop skills and increase their self-confidence. Arizona Industries for the Blind operates primarily under the Javits-Wagner-O’Day (JWOD) Program. Created in 1938, this unique federal procurement program employs nearly 40,000 Americans who are blind or have other severe disabilities, enabling them to lead more productive and independent lives.

Parent Resources

AZ Department of Economic Security
A website with variety of information on: protecting and supporting children, child care assistance, food/general assistance, medical insurance, employment and how to report fraud.

AZ Department of Education
This site will help you locate a school, link to your child's school website, file a complaint, view schools report card, and much more.

Family Communication (Mr.Rogers Website)
Fred Rogers named his company Family Communications because what he most wanted was to help families with "important talk" - talk about thoughts, feelings and concerns. This site will help you find your own ways to communicate with the children in your life.

Parenting Resources
A website with information on safety, nutrition, and education for all types of parents. Information for: expecting parents, parents of babies and toddlers, parents of young children, parents of teens, parents of young adults, adoptive parents, and grandparents raising grandchildren.

Zero to Three
ZERO TO THREE's mission is to support the healthy development and well-being of infants, toddlers and their families.
Here you’ll find science-based information and tools designed to help parents and caregivers nurture their young children’s development.