'Together we can foster, for every child, the love and attention essential for children to grow into adults whose hearts are as large and generous as Madison's.'
Madison is 16, loves pop music, clothes in shades of teal and raspberry, and hates to miss a single day of school. Few would guess that Madison lost her parents to drugs and prison before she was 10 and landed in the foster system at 11 when her grandmother, who had taken her in, died. With the help of Catholic Community Services of Southern Arizona , Madison found a loving foster family that fostered and then adopted her.
People are also reading… May is National Foster Care Month. The word “foster” means to “encourage or develop.” One can foster learning or new skills and interests. Nothing is more vital for our region and future than fostering the life of a child. It is the responsibility of everyone in the community to pay attention, just like Madison did when you see a child in need.
The Arizona Daily Star in March 2018 investigated the state of foster care in Arizona. Four investigative journalists talked with more than 100 local, state, and national leaders in foster care. They also visited six U.S. states to see what programs were working to support families at home, transform child safety agencies and guide children and families to a healthy future.
This August, Catholic Community Services, in collaboration with A Place To Call Home and other child welfare partners, will host our 1st Annual Foster Care Conference to boost the number and success rate of foster families while also providing information and resources of care for caregivers. We stand ready to provide the support required for families and individuals to succeed as foster families. We are a simple call or email away: call CCS at 520-623-0344.
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