Every May, Foster Care Awareness Month gives us a special opportunity to share the calling and ministry of fostering. It’s a time to prayerfully consider whether God is inviting you to offer an open seat at your table—
a place where a child can find love, stability, and belonging.
Whether you’re ready to welcome a foster child into your home or simply want to learn more, we invite you to join us in building a future where every child is nurtured and loved within a Christ-centered family. Together, we can make room for those who need it most.
In Arizona, there are…
Over 7,500 children in
out-of-home care
Only 2,300 licensed foster homes
Over 1,300 children awaiting a forever family
Help us fill the gap between the number of licensed foster homes and the number of children in out-of-home care. Attend a free information meeting to learn more about fostering with Christian Family Care.
Answer the call to foster care and help vulnerable children in Arizona.
If you feel the Lord calling you to serve at-risk youth and families in your community, Christian Family Care will guide you through the process of opening your home to children in foster care.
What are the requirements for being a foster parent or family?
- Must be 21 or older, with good references and a physician’s statement verifying your emotional and physical health.
- Need enough living space for a foster child (including a separate bed) and enough income to support your own family’s needs.
- Must pass a background check.
Other facts about becoming a foster family with Christian Family Care…
- There is no financial cost to receive a foster family license, but the process usually takes about 3-5 months to complete.
- At Christian Family Care, we partner with married or single individuals who agree to our statement of faith and are actively involved in the Christian community.
- Before you foster children in your home, you must complete training, a home study by Christian Family Care, and a home inspection by the Arizona Office of Licensing and Regulation.
- Christian Family Care will walk alongside you and your family through every step of the licensing process.
- Once a child is placed in your home, you will receive support from the state for all necessary expenses and insurance. Working parents may also be eligible for childcare assistance.
Attend a free information session to learn more.
Not ready to attend an information meeting, but want to know more about becoming a foster family?
A CFC foster care story…
Hannah’s mother, Naomi, was going through a rough patch in her life, so Hannah went to live with a foster family named the Johnsons. The Johnsons not only cared for Hannah but saw the importance of engaging in shared parenting with Naomi.
Naomi was invited to the Johnsons’ home for meals and different family events. She was also invited and attended church with them. Through this Naomi developed new positive relationships. Her community of support grew allowing Naomi to find a job and a stable place for her and her daughter to live.
The Johnsons continue to support Naomi and Hannah emotionally and spiritually. They have become extended family and recently both Naomi and Hannah were baptized! Naomi and Hannah’s relationship continues to grow and be strengthened.
*name changed to respect privacy
Connect with us to learn more about foster care.
If you’re interested in becoming a foster parent or family but not quite ready to join one of our free information meetings, fill out the form below and we’ll be in touch.
Foster Care Awareness Month at your church…
Uniting your congregation for the cause of bringing vulnerable children to Jesus through loving foster families is a great way to connect members while answering God’s call.
Honor Foster Care Awareness Month at your church by…
- Choosing a Sunday in May to pray over foster families for their sacrifice and dedication in helping vulnerable children. Pray for the more than 9,000 children in foster care in Arizona.
- Hosting a collection drive to bless foster families caring for kids.
- Hosting a Parents’ Night Out event at your church, providing a movie, games, and crafts for foster children.
- Sharing Foster Care Awareness Month posts from our Instagram and Facebook pages, and encouraging anyone interested in foster care to attend one of our FREE information sessions.
Please contact helpkids@cfcare.org if you have any questions about honoring Foster Care Awareness Month at your church!
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