Maricopa County

1717 W. Northern Ave. #110, 112
Phoenix, AZ 85021

Support Group

Find support, meet friends, relate to others with foster children.

The support groups will be approximately two hours in length and will discuss topics related to foster care and adoption from a ministry perspective.  All of the support groups will provide opportunities for fellowship and encouragement while some may provide training on particular topics.  We are blessed that the churches partnering with us to provide space will also provide childcare free of charge to the parents attending support groups.

If you have families that are interested and would like to attend, please contact Nichole Tamburstuen at ntamburstuen@abcs.org or (602)346-2382.  Please note that RSVPs at least one week prior to the support group are required for childcare.

Dates: Every 2nd Thursday of the month

Time: 6:00p-8:00p

Where: Various locations around the Valley (see below)

*Topics will be announced closer to the date of the events.

July 8, 2010
Palm Vista Baptist Church
17475 West Bell Road
Surprise, AZ 85374
*Topic will be the ministry of foster care and adoption*

August 12, 2010
Christ the Reedemer Lutheran Church
8801 North 43rd Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85051
*Topic will be adopting children out of the foster care system*

September 8, 2010
Location to be announced

October 14, 2010
Palm Vista Baptist Church
17475 West Bell Road
Surprise, AZ 85374

November 11, 2010
First Southern Baptist Scottsdale
5230 N Scottsdale Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85253-7006

December 2010
Due to the Christmas Season, there will be no support group held this month.

January 13, 2011
Palm Vista Baptist Church
17475 West Bell Road
Surprise, AZ 85374

February 10, 2011
Christ the Reedemer Lutheran Church
8801 North 43rd Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85051

March 10, 2011
Location to be announced

April 14, 2011
Palm Vista Baptist Church
17475 West Bell Road
Surprise, AZ 85374

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Foster Care Team in Maricopa County

Andrea Stuart
Statewide Director of Foster Care and Adoption Services
(602) 346-2318

Jennifer Sia
Foster Care Administrative Assistant
(602) 346-2300 ask for Jennifer or ext. 122

Nichole Tamburstuen
Director of Foster Care and Adoption Services (Maricopa County)
(602) 346-2382

Nancy Scott
Asst. Director of Foster Care and Adoption Services (Maricopa County)
(602) 346-2331

Samantha Graham
Foster Care Specialist
(602) 346-2350