Your Complete Guide to Back-To-School

2025 Back to School Guide!
What’s Included?
Each backpack given out by The Foster Alliance this Back to School season will include all of the supplies children need to start the school year off right!
From a brand new backpack, to colored pencils and glue sticks and more, we can’t wait to help the children in your care prepare for a great year!

More information
The Foster Alliance Phoenix
Resource Hours:
Monday – Thursday: 9:00am – 11:30am & 1:00pm – 3:30pm
Friday: 9:30am – 11:30am
Beginning July 7th through August, the TFA Phoenix Resource Center will have backpacks and school supplies included in our shopping experience for families in Central AZ. Foster families and advocates are welcome to come in anytime during our resource hours to receive a backpack and school supplies for the child(ren) in their care. Additionally, foster families that haven’t shopped for essentials in the last 60 days can also shop for clothing.
The Foster Alliance Flagstaff
Resource Hours:
Tuesday: 3:00pm – 7:00pm
Thursday: 10:00am – 2:00pm
Beginning July 15th through August, the TFA Flagstaff Resource Center will have backpacks and school supplies included in our shopping experience for families in Northern AZ. Foster families and advocates are welcome to come in anytime during our resource hours to receive a backpack and school supplies for the child(ren) in their care. Additionally, foster families that haven’t shopped for essentials in the last 60 days can also shop for clothing.
Important Reminders
Please remember to bring your photo ID and Notice to Providers (or other approved paperwork) to pick up supplies.
Group homes or caseworkers who want to pick up 5 or more backpacks, please contact us ahead of time at service@thefosteralliance.org to coordinate with one of our team members.
Foster families in Tucson/Southern AZ, please contact your caseworker to learn more about how to get supplies for the children in your care.

FAQ
If you need additional assistance, please call 480-889-0604 or email service@thefosteralliance.org.