Foster Care & Adoption

Are you interested in information about Foster care, Kinship, or Adoption?

Let us help you find a place to serve using your gifts and passions to make a difference. You can provide critical support services for kids in care, foster families, birth families, young mothers, or young adults who have aged out. We have the privilege of partnering with numerous local organizations who offer volunteer opportunities. The engagement grid below shows the holistic approach and a variety of ways to get involved! From donating diapers and planning birthday parties to mentoring or fostering a child.

For questions about Foster Care, or the AZ Tax Credit, please connect with us on social, call us at 480.824.7243 or reach out to:

Shannon
Mitchell

Central Director of
Local Outreach

Ivory-Lace
Halvorson

Manager of Foster Care Program

Let’s Connect!

If you are a current foster, kinship, or adoptive family, we would love to connect with you and provide the unique resources you need.

You Have a Place!

Join us at Finding Your Place in Foster Care and Adoption where you’ll explore the multitude of ways you can make a difference in addressing the foster care needs in our state. You can also find amazing opportunties through our local partners.

Our Local Partners

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Gigi’s Cottage

A key component of our For the Valley vision was to expand our efforts to care for children and families impacted by the foster care crisis in our state. In March 2022, SBC brought a girl’s foster home called “Gigi’s Cottage” under the SBC ministry umbrella so that we can work together to have a greater impact. Gigi’s Cottage was founded and is run by a long-standing SBC family and the organization, Firm Foundation Youth Homes.

Gigi’s Cottage is for girls in the Arizona foster care system that are ages 9-17 and provides housing for up to eight girls. Through new combined efforts, SBC will provide administrative and operational support to assist the Gigi’s Cottage team to help these girls move in a positive direction and experience the love of Jesus. Below you’ll find five ways you can get involved.

  • Prayer

    Pray for the girls who live at Gigi’s Cottage and the staff who work there.

  • Partner

    Partner with SBC staff to provide support and encouragement for the Gigi’s Cottage staff.

  • Mentor

    Mentor a girl though a local non-profit, Christian Family Care.

  • Provide a Meal

    Join the Meal Train and provide a meal for the home.

  • Celebrate

    Supply birthday cake, gifts, and balloons to help celebrate a young girl on her birthday.

Financial Gifts

Give through Arizona’s Foster Care Tax Credit

Be the solution! You are permitted to decide where your AZ tax dollars go. You can redirect up to $1,173 (couple) or $587 (singles) and receive a dollar-for-dollar credit. There is no cost to you! You are allowed to donate to multiple tax credits.

3 Easy Steps to Take Advantage of the AZ Tax Credit:

Step 01.

Visit firmfoundationaz.org and click the green donation button.

Step 02.

Redirect any amount, or up to $1,173 (married) or $587 (single) to receive credit!

Step 03.

Receive a dollar-for-dollar tax credit!

Everyone Has a Place in Foster Care & Adoption!

The Counseling Ministry offers both education and support through various groups led by compassionate lay leaders, many of whom have personal experience with the issues being addressed. Additionally, we have provided links to national organizations that guide individuals to find healing and strength through faith in God.

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