July 2022
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF SCOTTSDALE
We have great news for foster families: all nine branches of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale are now free to children in foster care! They serve children ages 5 -18 and have locations all over the northeast valley!

The Boys and Girls Clubs offer a positive place where young people can go to have fun. Their innovative programming, world-class experiences and youth development professionals encourage and help and teens build positive relationships, find their passions and set and reach goals.

If you're looking for a fun, positive place for after school activities, check them out to see if they have a branch close to you.
AFFCF CAN HELP WITH YOUR BACK TO SCHOOL NEEDS
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AFFCF has a new funding category for school supplies! We know how important it is for kids to pick out their own school supplies, so we have added an award of $50 once a year. AFFCF also funds other school related items such as books, field trips, pictures, tutoring, and many more.

If you need back-to-school clothing for your children, please use the Supplemental Clothing Award (one time per year, per child). If you need help, or if you can help, please click the button below!
KEYS TO SUCCESS: JULIAN
Julian joined our Keys to Success program in March 2022. At this point he had just completed his GED and was already on the right path, he just needed some guidance. 

Julian wanted a career in pipe welding, so he worked with his Keys team on career exploration and a career/job pathway and he enrolled in the Welding Program at his local community college. His Keys team informed him about his financial options and helped him to complete his FAFSA application and to apply for the Champion Scholarship. Read more...
The Keys to Success team of career development and employment development specialists continue to support youth throughout their journey to adulthood. You can help support young adults in Keys to Success by making a donation to Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation. Individuals can donate up to $500 and joint filers can donate up to $1,000 and receive a dollar-for-dollar credit on their Arizona state taxes.
AFFCF SCHOLARS: SPRING 2022 HIGHLIGHTS
It seems like yesterday that the Spring 2022 semester started. So many wonderful things have happened for our AFFCF Scholars and we'd like to take time to highlight some special moments that took place over the semester.

You can help young scholars pursue their academic dreams by making a foster care tax credit donation to Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation. Doing so, you can receive a dollar-for-dollar tax credit on your Arizona state taxes, up to $500 for individuals and up to $1,000 for couples.
MEET THE BOARD: LISA CVIJANOVICH
Lisa Cvijanovich has been a member of the AFFCF Board of Directors since 2018. We asked her what she has learned about foster care during her time with us:

I have learned that the needs of foster children and youth is deep and complex...14,000 children require our help, and it's far more than what our government provides. It takes a village to support foster children and youth, so they can transition to successful and independent living. Our early support can help to free them from a lifetime of dependency on government agencies. 
NEW PREFERRED PARTNERS
AFFCF is excited to welcome the newest additions to our growing list of preferred partners:
Our preferred partners come from across Arizona and provide a discount on their services/activities for children in foster care.

Own or know a business that provides activities for children? Consider becoming an AFFCF preferred partner - contact Kim Searles at ksearles@affcf.org!