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Mission: For 32 years, the mission of the arizona friends of foster children foundation has been to provide awards for children in foster care to participate in social, athletic and educational activities that improve their self esteem and enhance their lives. A new program for affcf is keys to success, serving youth ages 15-21 with individualized career development and employment services.
Programs: Affcf provides direct assistance to meet the unmet needs of children in foster care in arizona in accordance with the objectives and guidelines of the organization. Children in foster care (dependent) are the sole recipients of affcf awards, which include, but are not limited to: tutoring and educational support, summer camp, extra curricular lessons and classes, athletic registration, bicycles and transportation assistance, educational fees, and post secondary education scholarships. In addition, affcf recently instituted an individualized career exploration and employment program for youth ages 15-21 who are aging out of foster care called "keys to success. "