Arizona's Children Association

Arizona's Children Association Our mission is to protect children, empower youth and strengthen families. We serve more than 40,000 children & families throughout the state each year.
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Founded in 1912, we are one of the oldest and largest statewide comprehensive child welfare and behavioral health not-for-profit agencies in Arizona. Located in all 15 Arizona counties, we provide a variety of programs and services to meet the needs of more than 40,000 children, youth and families each year.

At Arizona's Children Association, we're honored to walk alongside families through some of life's most important journe...
07/29/2026

At Arizona's Children Association, we're honored to walk alongside families through some of life's most important journeys. Here's a story shared by one of the families we've served:

"When my husband and I first got married, adoption was never on our radar. To be honest, neither was foster care. However, through life’s different circumstances, we felt drawn to the foster care system and adoption. We are so grateful and glad we did! Our children give us a purpose that is so much greater than anything we could think of for ourselves. We get to celebrate their successes and witness the small miracles in their lives that are nothing short of divine.

We adopted our first four children from another state. How their adoption procedures, home studies, etc., are conducted is very different from Arizona. Once we moved here, we got to work with Arizona’s Children Association. Our family lives in a very rural area, and we had quite a unique situation. However, they did not skip a beat; efficient, professional, kind, sympathetic, and organized. I could say so many good things that we did not have during our first adoption. Home studies can be stressful; however, even when they are very thorough, they make it painless. It felt as though they held our hand through the whole process.

Arizona’s Children Association ensured our needs were met and assisted us in any way they could. I absolutely loved how AzCA encouraged communication and served as a liaison between the lawyer and case manager to ensure continuous forward progress. I never felt hindered by our monthly visits. This was because the time was taken to create a relationship with our family. We were cared for, and I loved and appreciated that.

Thank you to the AzCA team. We could not have done it without you." 💜

Clearing out an old laptop? Don’t let it collect dust — give it a second life!We’re collecting gently used/new working l...
07/15/2026

Clearing out an old laptop? Don’t let it collect dust — give it a second life!

We’re collecting gently used/new working laptops to help Arizona teens in foster care start the school year strong. Our goal is to provide the foster youth with laptops on which we can install Microsoft Windows 11.

Every donation helps a family in foster care stay connected, keep up with homework, and succeed in school.

How it works:
Drop off your gently used/new laptop at any of our three locations — Phoenix, Tucson, or Yuma — anytime during the drive.

Minimum Requirements:
Donated laptops must not be damaged (no cracked screens, broken cases, etc.) and must power on.
Operating System: Supports Windows 10/11, recent macOS, or ChromeOS
Processor: Intel Core i5/i7 (or AMD equivalent) manufactured within the last 5-10 years.
Memory: At least 4GB RAM (8GB is highly preferred for modern multitasking).
Storage: Minimum 120GB SSD, though 256GB+ is ideal for most daily tasks.
Peripherals: Must include an OEM working power adapter.
Condition: Intact screen (no cracks) and a battery capable of holding a charge.
Include a charger
Working keyboard and display

Arizona's Children Association has been named a 2026 USA TODAY Top Workplaces winner in the National Nonprofit Category....
06/26/2026

Arizona's Children Association has been named a 2026 USA TODAY Top Workplaces winner in the National Nonprofit Category.

Out of more than 2,000 organizations nationwide, AzCA was recognized for the culture our team has built together. When our people thrive, the children and families we serve feel it.

For 114 years, we have shown up for Arizona's children. That does not happen without a team that believes in this mission with their whole heart.

Thank you to azcentral and USA TODAY Network for this recognition. And thank you to our staff, our board, our donors, and the communities we serve across all 15 Arizona counties.

Safe children. Strong families. Since 1912.

Great work happens when great people show up for each other.We are so proud of our Arizona's Children Association team. ...
06/23/2026

Great work happens when great people show up for each other.

We are so proud of our Arizona's Children Association team. And on Thursday, we get to tell you why!

This June, Arizona's Children Association celebrates every young person, every family, and every identity. Happy Pride M...
06/15/2026

This June, Arizona's Children Association celebrates every young person, every family, and every identity. Happy Pride Month! 🌈

Arizona's Children Association has been rooted in this state since the very beginning, and azcentral.com is telling that...
05/22/2026

Arizona's Children Association has been rooted in this state since the very beginning, and azcentral.com is telling that story. We're honored to be featured in The Arizona Republic today, sharing how our mission to support children and families in foster and kinship care has grown across all 15 counties in Arizona. Thank you to all of our dedicated supporters and staff who have made this work possible. 💜

Full article here: www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix-history/2026/05/22/arizona-children-association-helps-families-thrive/90160357007/?gnt-cfr=1&gca-cat=p&gca-uir=false&gca-epti=z116939p117750c117750e1176xxv116939&gca-ft=175&gca-ds=sophi

To learn more about our organization visit our website here: www.arizonaschildren.org

🎓 On behalf of our Parents as Teachers program and all our Parent Educators, we would like to congratulate the children ...
05/16/2026

🎓 On behalf of our Parents as Teachers program and all our Parent Educators, we would like to congratulate the children graduating from our program who are now ready to start Kindergarten.

At Arizona's Children Association, our Parents As Teachers (PAT) program is an evidence-based home visiting program that partners trained Parent Educators with families from birth all the way through Kindergarten readiness. We work alongside parents and caregivers to support early learning, healthy development, and strong foundations that last a lifetime.

Want to learn more? Reach out to us at [email protected] or call 800.944.7611 ext. 2180.

This National Foster Care Month, we recognize the  families, foster parents, and supporters who help create safe and lov...
05/08/2026

This National Foster Care Month, we recognize the families, foster parents, and supporters who help create safe and loving environments for children in need.

Every child deserves a safe place to sleep, caring adults they can trust, and the chance to heal and thrive. Through foster families and community support, those life-changing moments become possible.

This year alone, 159 children found safe placements through Arizona’s Children Association, but more children are still waiting.

Your support helps us:
- Recruit and train foster families
- Provide ongoing support to keep placements stable
- Give children and families the resources they need to heal and thrive

As we honor 114 years of service, we invite you to be part of the story.

Whether through fostering, donating, or sharing our mission, one “yes” can make all the difference.

Learn more at arizonaschildren.org.

For 114 years, our organization has believed every child deserves a safe and loving home. Families like Cathy and Pete's...
05/06/2026

For 114 years, our organization has believed every child deserves a safe and loving home. Families like Cathy and Pete's show us what that belief looks like in action.

Cathy and Pete have been licensed foster parents since May 2018 and have adopted three children out of foster care. They prioritize the best interests of the child and work to maintain a relationship with the biological parents. When one of their former foster children was reunified with her mother, Cathy and Pete remained involved in her life, providing support to the family.

Their children are aware of their own stories, and their home is built on love, honesty, and community.

Kelsey, their licensing worker, nominated them for the FACT Blue Ribbon Award, and we are honored to celebrate their dedication.

This is what our mission looks like in real life. 💜

Are you interested in becoming a foster parent? Start the process here:
👉 https://dcs.az.gov/foster

In May 1912, a group of women gathered at the First Christian Church of Tucson. They had just learned that orphaned Ariz...
05/01/2026

In May 1912, a group of women gathered at the First Christian Church of Tucson. They had just learned that orphaned Arizona children were being transported to California simply because no one in Arizona had stepped up. So they did. They drafted bylaws, rallied their community, and founded what would become Arizona's Children Association.

114 years later, we're still here. Still showing up. Still believing every child deserves a safe, stable, and loving home.

This Foster Care Month, help us carry that legacy forward. Every gift, every shared post, every family that says yes makes the next 114 years possible.

Donate today to help us celebrate 114 wonderful years: https://www.arizonaschildren.org/donate-now/

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3636 N. Central Avenue , Suite 200
Phoenix, AZ
85012

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