“A child should never be without a permanent, loving home. Unfortunately, that’s the reality for the over 17,000 children and youth currently in Arizona’s state care. It doesn’t have to be that way. This is why Equality Arizona is launching a new collaborative community effort called Project Jigsaw: Connecting Every Child to a Loving Family.
The grassroots campaign is focused on building a diverse coalition of Arizonans who are committed to working together to create an environment where all couples, regardless of sexual orientation or gender, are provided the opportunity to build a loving family for amazing children. Governor Doug Ducey said it best when he stated, “All children deserve a loving home, and under my watch, I’m committed to making sure government encourages that.” Despite his announcement, many state agencies refuse to represent same-sex adoptive couples, and same-sex couples are often considered bottom on the list of homes for potential child placement. Moreover, some state agencies are still standing by their legal advice that the state should not allow married same-sex couples to jointly adopt or become foster parents in Arizona.”
On Monday, October 12, 2015, at the monthly support meeting of PFLAG Sedona/Verde Valley, representatives from Project Jigsaw will be presenting information about how their organization will work to improve the overall foster care and adoption process in Arizona to ensure that all prospective parents have an equal opportunity. The meeting will begin at 7:00 pm at The Church of the Red Rocks, 54 Bowstring Drive in Sedona. Please come find out how you can get involved in helping these children, youth and prospective parents find their way to creating strong, healthy families.
It’s membership time again. Applications for membership will be available at the Welcome Table and can also be accessed at our website https://pflagsedona.org.