Back-To-School

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!

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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.

OUR PROGRAMS

NMFFC’s program previously known as Expanding Horizons is now a part of TFA’s Essential Services program. Our team is currently revaluating NMFFC’s Piggy Bank program, Driving Education program, and Scholarship program. For more information, reach out to our team at info@thefosteralliance.org.

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Essential Services

One of our largest programs, Essential Services, is here to make it easier for families to open their homes to foster children, while providing those children with the best life possible. 

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Back to School 

For TFA, Back to School is both a season and a year-round commitment. We provide multiple ways for foster children to get brand new backpacks, school supplies, and essentials no matter the time of year.  

LSI – Licensing & Safety

We often find that there are more foster kids in need of a safe home than there are families who can open their doors. That is why we provide custom household safety kits for new foster families going through the state licensing process.  

Holiday Toy Fest

Children in foster care deserve to feel the joy of the holiday season, and we want to help you make that happen. Starting at the end of October each year, our #FosterAllies gather far and wide to provide toys and gifts for foster youth ages 0-21.  

Birthday Dreams 

At TFA, we believe celebrating birthdays is just as essential as having clothes for school. That’s why we provide over 400 personalized birthday gifts monthly to every foster child, teen, and young adult.  

Safe Sleep  

TFA believes all children deserve a safe place to sleep. That is why we provide brand-new beds, cribs, and linens to ensure all foster children have a safe place to sleep.  

FOSTER FAMILY OR Advocate?

FAQ

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

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