Shop at any Smart & Final in Arizona between June 21 and July 4 and help us stop child abuse by donating $1 at checkout. We’re partnering with Olive Crest to strengthen families and prevent child abuse, and your donation supports the work we do.  We can’t wait to see how your generosity transforms the lives of at-risk children! The post Smart & Final Gives Back! appeared first on Christian Family Care ..read more

CFC is excited to partner again with Foster Mercy and New Valley Church for new Transition Bags for foster children! We would like to say a HUGE THANK YOU for your continued support! The post CFC is excited to partner again with Foster Mercy and New Valley Church for new Transition Bags for foster children! appeared first on Christian Family Care ..read more

All MOTHERS receive 20% off your entire purchase at any CFC Thrift Store. AND… If you are a FOSTER OR ADOPTIVE MOTHER, receive an additional 20% off! WHEN: May 8th – May 13th WHERE: Christian Family Care Thrift Stores: Phoenix: 3121 E. Greenway Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85032 (602) 765-1478 M, W, F, S 10 AM – 5 PM T, TH, 10 AM – 6 PM Closed Sunday Tucson: 7667 E. Speedway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85710 (520) 296-8398 M, T, W, F, S 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM Closed Sunday The post Mother’s Day Discounts at CFC Thrift Stores appeared first on Christian Family Care ..read more

AZ 127 FIND YOUR PLACE IN FOSTER CARE (PRESCOTT) APRIL 27 @ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Finding your Place in Foster Care Orientation is an introduction to foster care, adoption and support in Arizona. The Orientation will emphasize the licensing process but support roles will also be discussed. If you are interested in support roles this will also be an excellent time to understand a child who is coming from a hard place (helpful if you want to be a mentor, etc.) and it will also provide a better understanding of what a foster or adoptive family will go through (making you a more helpful asse ..read more

AZ 127 FIND YOUR PLACE IN FOSTER CARE (FLAGSTAFF) APRIL 23 @ 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Finding your Place in Foster Care Orientation is an introduction to foster care, adoption and support in Arizona. The Orientation will emphasize the licensing process but support roles will also be discussed. If you are interested in support roles this will also be an excellent time to understand a child who is coming from a hard place (helpful if you want to be a mentor, etc.) and it will also provide a better understanding of what a foster or adoptive family will go through (making you a more helpful ass ..read more

Christian Family Care is partnering with churches all across Arizona to host the Hope for the Journey conference this year! We’re hosting this one-day conference in three different cities: Tucson, Goodyear, and Mesa. To find out more or to register, visit: CFCare.org/Hope2023 The post Hope for the Journey 2023 Conference! appeared first on Christian Family Care ..read more

A short reel on Christian Family Care celebrates 40 Years of strengthening families and serving at-risk children in the name of Jesus Christ. The post Christian Family Care Celebrates 40 Years! appeared first on Christian Family Care ..read more

Join CFC and Olive Crest in our mission to make the world a better place for children. By purchasing Mission products this fall, you’ll help us support child abuse prevention programs and provide meaningful support to children in need. Plus, you can be entered to win a Disney World Family Adventure. Click the link to learn more and to enter the giveaway. https://olivecrest.rallyup.com/disney/Campaign/Details The post Mission Gives Back to CFC + Olive Crest! appeared first on Christian Family Care ..read more

Christian Family Care (CFC) is excited to announce our 40th anniversary!   In 1982, CFC was founded by Kay Ekstrom and a group of Christians from several local churches in the Phoenix area. Compelled by their beliefs, they developed the vision of a Christian social services agency that would serve children through Christian families by providing foster care, pregnancy counseling and adoption services. Later that year, CFC received its licensing as a 501(c)(3), nonprofit social services agency.   Since our foundation, thousands of children who came to us in crisis are now pa ..read more

When considering shared parenting with the birth parents in foster care cases, it’s important to remember that many are in recovery. The Arizona Department of Child Safety (AZ DCS) (2021) estimates that more than 70% of children coming into foster care in our state are coming in due to parental drug and alcohol use. This creates a situation where foster families are not only caring for the children, but also their parents who are suffering from addiction. While some of these birth parents do not take opportunities for rehabilitation (or have not been presented with them), others find the remov ..read more