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Many Small Miracles: Celebrating National Adoption Day
When Kristy began fostering, her own biological children were just about out of the house and her goal was simply to provide stability for other children on a temporary basis. She never imagined she would adopt, but she was a fearless advocate for children and for...
A Quick Decision to Love Forever
LGBTQ couple builds their forever family through adoption Just two hours after officially becoming foster parents through Child Crisis Arizona, Bailey and Alex got the call that would forever change them—a newborn baby boy needed a home. Bentley had been born drug...
Safety Tips Help New Parents Sleep a Little Easier
New parents are often overwhelmed with all that needs to be done to keep a baby healthy and happy but it’s sometimes the simplest things that go the furthest in protecting your child. For instance—a tight sheet. According to the Center for Disease Control, one of the...
The Good Souls behind Good Soles Shoe Drive
Good shoes can take you to amazing places. Amanda Goossen and her family know this to be true and it’s because of their hard work that just this year, their annual Good Soles Shoe Drive collected more than 900 pairs of new shoes! Amanda and family started the Good...
Steps to Become a Foster Parent in Arizona
Interested in Fostering? Here’s an outline of the process Imagine for a moment, being a parent and having your child removed from your custody. What kind of home would you like for your child to go to? What questions would you ask the people who are caring for your...
Supporter Spotlight: Dayspring Pens Makes Donation to Child Crisis Arizona
Child Crisis Arizona is so grateful to partner with Dayspring Pens, receiving a generous donation of custom engraved pens. These luxury pens feature custom branded engraving and quality craftsmanship. The team at Dayspring Pens partnered with several non-profit...
A Father For Brixton—Single Dad Celebrates His First Father’s Day After Adopting
Anthony always dreamed of having a family. Even through the hard times, his journey toward adoption was worth it.
Single Dad Opens His Heart To Foster Care
Daniel always knew he wanted to be a dad, but for years he let his own excuses get in his way. “I’ve always wanted to be a dad and adoption always seemed to be the path I’d pursue,” he said. “For years I pushed off the idea, not feeling that I was ready and that I...
Can LGBTQ Parents Adopt a Child From Foster Care?
Thousands of children in Arizona need a safe, loving home! Child Crisis Arizona is happy to work with members of the LGBTQ+ community who are looking to start their foster or adoptive journey. Can LGBTQ Families Adopt in Arizona? The process to foster or adopt can be...
8 Life Safety Inspection tips from foster parents
Becoming a foster or adoptive parent is one of the most rewarding things in life. You are opening not only your home but your heart to help a child in need. One of the final steps in becoming licensed to foster or adopt is a Life Safety Inspection conducted by the...
Learn the ABCD’s of Water Safety
Warmer weather can only mean one thing…it’s time for fun in the sun! Whether you’re planning to make a splash at your local pool, take a family trip to the beach or enjoy a lake day, it is important to make sure safety is a top priority. Drowning is the leading cause...
Children’s yoga in our Emergency Placement Shelter
Our Emergency Children’s Shelter is more than a safe place to sleep. Kids in our care participate in activities like art, music, dancing, swim lessons, and visits from therapy dogs. One of our therapists suggested we introduce yoga to the kids’ schedules to enhance...