It is with great excitement that Arizonans for Children launched the Tutor/Mentor Training Manual. Kaye McCarthy, President of AFC said this at the launch of the Training Manual.
" I am extremely proud of our Tutor/Mentor program which began in 2007, when we acquired the non-profit group Foster Angels and melded its Tutor/Mentor Program into our programs. We serve hundreds of children throughout the county by providing them with one-to-one tutoring and mentoring, thus making a huge difference in their scholastic achievement and self esteem. This training manual will help to support all those valuable volunteer Tutor/Mentors who work tirelessly to raise the hopes of their mentees. I see this as an active tool, constantly revised to meet the educational and emotional needs of youths in foster care."
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Phoenix Visitation Center News... Phoenix Visitation Center has added a new outdoor picnic area as well as "Dollywood", the home for all 'Cabbage Patch Kids' in our Children's nursery. All Visitation Centers hours have changed effective September 1, 2011 to opening Monday to Friday from 10.00 to 6.00 in all locations and Saturday 10.00 - 2.00 in Mesa and Phoenix locations.
(Dollywood Image by KennethHess.com)
As of September 30, 2011we have served over 249,828 people.
AFC’s Foster Children's Tutoring and Mentoring Program is a non-site based, volunteer driven program designed to help school-aged foster youth set and achieve academic and personal goals. Learn more >>
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Life Book Programs
A "Life Book" is a collection of photos, phrases, artwork and memorabilia that together tell a story and create a life record for foster children who are no longer living with their biological parents. The book provides the means to connect the child to his/her biological family.Learn more >>
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Special Events
AFC has developed a variety of special programs, which ensure that special interests, leadership development, and recreational opportunities are addressed. Please check often for upcoming events and new programs for our foster children. Learn more >>
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Volunteer
Volunteers are the life blood of our organization.We have over 300 volunteers who operate the three Visitation Centers, make the Life Books, act as tutors/mentors, help with the special events and provide special expertise in the legal, accounting, auditing and construction fields. Learn how you can make a difference in a child’s life. Volunteer to help Arizona's foster children >>
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Donate
Please open your hearts to the most vulnerable members of our community. Arizona’s children need your help. 100% of your donation goes to the foster children's programs--- none will go for administration or fundraising.
Arizonans for Children is a qualifying charitable organization under Arizona tax laws (A.R.S. 43-1088---tax credit for donations to the working poor) therefore cash donations are entitled to a tax credit of up to $200 for single and $400 for married couple filing joint return. This tax credit can reduce taxes for these tax filers more than a regular deduction for contributions to charitable nonprofits, because they may get a dollar-for-dollar reduction in taxes owed.
Contributions can also be given to umbrella organizations, such as Valley of the Sun or Mesa United Way, provided the taxpayer designates that donations be directed to Arizonans for Children. United Way number: 3333085
It is with great excitement that Arizonans for Children launched the Tutor/Mentor Training Manual. Kaye McCarthy, President of AFC said this at the launch of the Training Manual. 
