Foster Care Alumni of America-AZ chapter

05/25/2024

Nominate today!

Celebrate 20 Years of Empowering Alumni: Nominate a Foster Care Alumni of America Champion for the "Misty Stenslie Better Together Award." https://bit.ly/FCAA20YRNOMINEE

Do you know someone who has made a significant impact with Foster Care Alumni of America? Is that person you?
As FCAA celebrates its 20th anniversary, we're looking to honor individuals who have paved the way for the organization's success. We're seeking nominations from anyone who has demonstrably contributed to FCAA's mission of supporting and advocating for foster care youth & alumni.

Who We're Looking For:
Individuals who have made a lasting impact on FCAA's ability to serve foster care alumni.
Those who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, advocacy, or service within FCAA.
People who have inspired others within the foster care alumni community with FCAA.
Nominees can be past or present alumni, volunteers, allies, donors, board members, staff, or community partners.

Nominate a Champion Today! https://bit.ly/FCAA20YRNOMINEE

05/09/2024

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02/12/2024

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02/17/2022

Become a mentor today!

Just a reminder that we have info sessions coming up for anyone who may be interested in mentoring teens and young adults with us! Join us next Tuesday or next Saturday to learn more about our mentorship program for young people who have been involved in foster care, juvenile justice, or other systems.

Sign up for a session here, and we will send you the link to the meeting: https://forms.gle/EgqmbEWbaTTgZdDLA. See you soon!

10/02/2021

Ryan Young, current Chair of Arizona’s FCAA Chapter has mobilized a team of 110+ National foster care leaders across the country to push the Biden/Harris Administration to call on Congress to extend the federal Age Out Moratorium by SEPT 2022.

Did you know that approx. 18,000 current and former foster youth across the country have been “kicked out” of the foster care system this past Friday unless Congress acts to extend these life saving supports!

I’m calling on CURRENT and FORMER FOSTER YOUTH across the country to sign onto our letter to ensure your voice is heard and we get you the supports you need to be able to thrive before the vital resources you had don’t expire.

Link to Sign onto Letter to President Biden from Current and Former Foster Youth: Extend Foster Care Moratorium to Keep Us Housed

Dear President Biden, House Speaker Pelosi, Senate Majority Leader Schumer, House Minority Leader McCarthy, and Senate Minority Leader McConnell, We are current and former foster youth across the United States representing our brothers and sisters in the child welfare system. Many of us have experie...

07/04/2021

Support youth by cleaning out your closets!

Please gather clothes and household textiles in bags.
All items must be clean and in sellable condition.
FUNDrive is an eco-friendly fundraiser for nonprofit organizations.

Drop off location: 1408 W Camelback Rd Phoenix, AZ 85013

We’re open Monday-Friday from 8:30a-5p. If you need a later time, please call 602-441-2723 to set up a later drop off time.

04/09/2021

Good Morning Foster Care Alumni of America Community!

We are hosting a Meet and Greet with ACYF Associate Commissioner Aysha E. Schomburg. (https://www.acf.hhs.gov/cb/about/bio/aysha-schomburg)

We would love to give YOU a seat at the table! Calling all Foster Care Alumni (this includes: adoptees, reunification, and those who transitioned from the child welfare system).

Fill out our brief form and we will connect with you soon. We are wanting to open this up to ensure there is a regional perspective.)

There is not an age limit to participate. We are opening this up to individuals who may not be in an active chapter as well.

For more information please email [email protected]

We look forward to hearing from YOU!

https://forms.gle/HQqdfiETetxgAwoDA

Like many other organizations FCAA is invited to have a roundtable discussion with Associate Commissioner Aysha E. Schomburg on April 12, 2021

11/25/2020

Join us this year as we give thanks with current and former foster youth around the table (those that don’t have a family to go to for the holidays). Looking forward to seeing you there!

11/20/2020

Did you know almost 20,000 youth age out of foster care every year without a permanent family? November is National Adoption Month and right now there are 122,000 kids in foster care waiting for adoption. Every child and youth should have a loving, stable, forever family to support and encourage them through life’s challenges and joys. That’s why I’m as part of the ALL-IN Foster Adoption Challenge from the Administration for Children & Families! Learn how you can help make a difference here:

Find out how public citizens, businesses, and organizations can be ALL IN for children and youth in foster care.

10/24/2020

We know this year has been tough on you but let’s make it a little easier. If you need financial assistance apply today for a One-Time Cash Grant provided by Think of Us.

Cash Grant Application for Current and Former Foster 14 thur 29. Apply for up to $1,000. Verified Cash Grants will be sent through cash app, venmo, western union etc. Application DEADLINE- NOV 18, 2020 - Cash Grant will be awarded by December 1st, 2020.

09/25/2020

The ASU School of Social Work needs your help!

Are you a female between 18-24 years old AND a foster care alumni?

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09/23/2020

From foster care to Grand Canyon University grad: Carter defied the odds - GCU Today

All it took was one concerned individual to step in and change graduate Jacqueline Carter's life forever when she was placed into foster care at 17. Now at age 21 Carter has defied the odds and not only graduated with her bachelor's degree but has also enrolled in her master's at GCU.