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Upcoming agency meet and greet dates

Learn about the foster care and adoption process by attending one of our Agency Meet and Greet events. During this virtual meeting, you will learn about the needs of children in care, what your role in meeting those needs will be, the licensing and certification process, as well as the support and resources offered to foster and adoptive families.

For additional questions, please call (602) 385-7526 or email adoption.foster@childcrisisaz.org

Upcoming virtual meet and greet dates
Tuesday
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Feb 4
February 4
Virtual Meet and Greet
6-7pm
Tuesday
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Feb 18
February 18
Virtual Meet and Greet
6-7pm
Tuesday
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Mar 4
March 4
Virtual Meet and Greet
6-7pm

What are the requirements to become a foster or adoptive parent?

Child Crisis Arizona works with both single and two-parent families. There are no limitations on religious beliefs, ethnicity or sexual orientation.

  • Must be age 21 or older for foster care,
18 or older for adoption
  • Must be financially stable
  • Must be a United States citizen
  • Obtain a physician’s statement verifying your emotional & physical health
  • Complete a fingerprint & criminal background check
  • Complete a Life Safety Inspection
  • Complete five weeks of Foster Parent College training
  • Provide five references
  • Provide documentation including, not limited to, birth certificate, CPR/ First Aid training, auto insurance

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Meet our families

Why choose Child Crisis Arizona?

  • We offer community Foster Care, Kinship foster care, adoption only certification.
  • We work with both single and two-parent families. There are no limitations on religious beliefs, ethnicity or sexual orientation. We actively seek foster and adoptive families from the Native American and LGBTQ communities.
  • CCA offers multiple training options to meet pre-service training with a focus on Trauma Informed Care to prepare you for parenting foster and adoptive children.
  • Our tribal contracts allow us to address the cultural needs of our American Indian children and ensures they stay connected to their Native Heritage.
  • Flexible staff schedules to accommodate your needs.
  • Foster and adoptive family mentors.
  • Family centered events throughout the year that allow you and the children in your care to form supportive relationships with other foster and adoptive families.
  • 24-hour emergency support.
  • Counseling services for children.
  • Clothing, toy, holiday and school supply drives to provide much needed items for children in your care.

What is the certification process?

  1. After you decide to partner with Child Crisis Arizona for your adoption or foster placement, a licensing specialist will visit your home to work with you on completing general requirements, paperwork, and training.
  2. Your specialist will interview family members, guide you through the required paperwork, and help you complete your home study.
  3. Your specialist will guide you through preparing your home for the Life Safety Inspection. Then you’ll be ready for licensing or certification!

For more information, please call (602) 385-7526.