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From the President:

Dear Friends,

Thank you for all you have done over the past year to help
strengthen vulnerable children and families in Arizona.
Throughout Scripture, we see God’s love for children and
the family, and the command that we love others. You have
answered that call generously.

In this newsletter, you will see the fruits of your generosity.
For instance, you’ll read about the work CFC is doing in
the Alhambra Elementary School District to help teachers
provide trauma-informed care to their students. And we
are incredibly hopeful that we can expand this training to
other districts and communities across Arizona in the years
to come.

Through impactful programs such as foster, adoption,
family coaching, youth mentorship, STRONG Families,
and preschool, CFC served nearly 4,000 children and
families in 2025.

Each one of these 4,000 tells a personal story of redemption.
Each is a testimony to your love and faith in action.

I invite you to prayerfully consider the ways in which God
is calling you to a deeper participation in this ministry
this year, whether that’s through STRONG Families, youth
mentoring, or even foster care.

We are so grateful for your continued support. Together,
let’s continue to wrap at-risk children and families with the
love of Jesus Christ. Here’s to a hope-filled 2026 for many
more children and families!

For the Children,
Mark Upton, CFC President and CEO