Arizona Association for Foster and Adoptive Parents

Name

Arizona Association for Foster and Adoptive Parents

Legal name

Arizona Association for Foster and Adoptive Parents

Website

https://azafap.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Foster, Kinship, and Adoptive Family Support Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Child Welfare, Foster Care & Adoption Services (BPAGAEAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Family Resource Centers & Wraparound Support Services (EDACALAH)

Keywords

• Foster family support
• Kinship care services
• Adoptive family resources
• Charitable family programs
• Community family services

Headquarters

HQ city

Phoenix

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: Primary revenue stream from individual and corporate donations. AZAFAP is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Donations qualify for Arizona Foster Care Tax Credit as a Qualifying Foster Care Charitable Organization (QFCO #10008).
2. Membership Dues: Premier Membership generates $80/year per family. Basic membership is free.
3. Employer Donation Matching: As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, AZAFAP qualifies for employer matching gift programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Arizona Association for Foster and Adoptive Parents (AZAFAP) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports foster, kinship, and adoptive families across Arizona through a suite of in-kind resource programs (Recycle Your Bicycle, Jose's Closet, Children's Basic Needs), community-building events (Family Connections), and training and peer-support services (Family Support Services). Membership is offered in a free Basic tier and an $80/year Premier tier, with donations qualifying for Arizona Foster Care Tax Credit under QFCO #10008.

Product overview

Arizona Association for Foster and Adoptive Parents (AZAFAP) is a nonprofit organization founded in 2003 that provides a comprehensive suite of programs and services for foster, kinship, and adoptive families in Arizona. The organization operates as a platform of interconnected programs including: Recycle Your Bicycle (which collects, refurbishes, and donates bikes plus holiday toys), Jose's Closet (a donation-based boutique offering free clothing and essentials), Children's Basic Needs (school shoes, jackets, holiday toys), Family Connections (family events, camps, picnics, staycations), and Family Support Services (training, support chats, mentor programs). AZAFAP offers two membership tiers: free Basic Membership and $80/year Premier Membership, both providing access to programs and events with Premier offering exclusive activities. Virtual support events like Happy Hour and Coffee Chat provide ongoing peer support throughout the year.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Recycle Your Bicycle: A program that collects, refurbishes, and donates bicycles to children in Arizona's foster care system, along with holiday toys.
• Jose's Closet
• Family Connections

Products and services

• Recycle Your Bicycle Community program that collects, refurbishes, and donates bicycles (plus holiday toys for children who don't need bikes) to children in Arizona's foster care system. Open to community volunteers and bicycle donors.
• Jose's Closet Donation-based boutique providing free clothing, shoes, baby gear, toys, and essentials to foster, kinship, and adoptive families in Arizona. Operates from a physical location in Mesa, AZ.
• Children's Basic Needs Program providing essential items to children in foster care, including brand-new shoes through School Shoes Shopping events, winter jackets, and holiday toys.
• Family Connections Family events program bringing families together through statewide gatherings including spring/fall Family Picnics, Family Camps in Prescott and Williams, AZ, resort Staycations in Phoenix and Tucson, Parents Night Out, Summer Splash, and Fore Family Fun Golf events.
• Family Support Services Support services including a 6-week Advanced Training Series on the Neurosequential Model of Caregiving, weekly online support chats (Coffee Chats and Happy Hours), parent training, and the Parent Mentor Partners peer support program.
• Basic Membership Free membership tier for foster, kinship, and adoptive families in Arizona, providing access to the AZAFAP newsletter, website resources, Parent Mentor Partners, weekly drop-in online chats, advanced parent trainings, spring and fall Family Picnics, and Jose's Closet access.
• Premier Membership Paid membership tier at $80/year offering all Basic benefits plus exclusive events and programs: School Shoe Shopping, Jacket Shopping (biennial), Holiday Toys and Bikes, Foster Care Awareness Month Festival, National Adoption Month Celebration, Bike Safety Rodeo, Community Partner Events, local event ticket giveaways, reduced-cost Family Camps, Fore Family Fun Golf, Summer Staycations, Family Day Out, and Parents Night Out.

Quantifiable outcome

• 15,000+ bicycles donated to children in foster care through Recycle Your Bicycle program since 2010
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• ASU Alpha Kappa Psi FraternityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with ASU's Alpha Kappa Psi fraternity for hosting spring and fall Family Picnics. Fraternity organizes food, games, entertainment, and prizes while children enjoy activities and parents connect.
• RosendinminorOthersCorporate supporter of AZAFAP programs and services.
• BashasminorOthersCorporate supporter of AZAFAP through community giving programs.
• Children's Museum of PhoenixminorOthersCommunity partner supporter of AZAFAP and family events.
• United Food BankminorOthersFood bank partner supporting Jose's Closet's Emma's Eats food bank program.
• Waste NotminorOthersFood rescue organization partner supporting AZAFAP families.
• Midwest Food BankminorOthersFood bank partner supporting Jose's Closet's food bank services.
• Arizona Department of Revenue (QFCO Program)coreOthersAZAFAP is designated as a Qualifying Foster Care Charitable Organization (QFCO #10008) enabling dollar-for-dollar Arizona state tax credits for donors up to $618 (individual) or $1,234 (joint filers).

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Raise the Future: Iowa-based nonprofit providing services and support for foster and adoptive families including resource navigation and post-adoption support. Comparable state-level scope, peer-support model, and family services mission.
• Voice for Adoption: National advocacy organization supporting adoptive, foster, and kinship families through policy work and family support programs. Comparable advocacy-plus-direct-service positioning in the foster/adoption space.
• CASA (National Court Appointed Special Advocate Association): National nonprofit advocating for abused and neglected children in foster care through volunteer court-appointed advocates. Comparable mission of supporting foster children and the adults who care for them, with both organizations operating through local/state chapters.
• North American Council on Adoptable Children (NACAC): National umbrella organization supporting adoptive, foster, and kinship families that awarded AZAFAP its 2019 Parent Group of the Year. NACAC represents the broader peer category of state/regional foster and adoptive parent associations to which AZAFAP belongs.
• Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption: National nonprofit focused exclusively on foster care adoption, funding adoption awareness and recruitment. Comparable mission of moving children from foster care into permanent adoptive homes, with shared donor base of child welfare advocates.

Broad incumbents

• AdoptUSKids: Federally funded national project supporting families who adopt or foster from the U.S. child welfare system. Operates as a national incumbent in the same foster/adoption support space with broader geographic reach.

Emerging players

• Together We Rise: Nonprofit focused on improving the lives of foster children through direct material support (lunches, beds, suitcases) and programs like the Sweet Cases initiative. Comparable material-support model and foster-child focus with growing brand recognition.

Regional players

• Children's Home Society of California: California-based nonprofit serving foster and adoptive families through adoption services, post-adoption support, and kinship care programs. Operates with the same foster/adoptive family support model in a different geographic market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.azafap.org%2F
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/arizona-association-for-foster-and-adoptive-parents

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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