Kimberly Vehon is the proud mom of seven children, four of whom experienced Arizona’s foster care system. She’s also the grateful wife to an amazing husband that supports and encourages her to dream big and change the world.

As a foster parent who was preparing to adopt, Kimberly was haunted by the reality of more than 13,000 children still waiting in foster care. Then one day during her morning commute, an idea struck—she could share their stories through video to raise awareness. This sparked the creation of Foster Arizona.

From those first few videos in 2013, the organization has grown to offer hope through connections and systemic advocacy. Programs include:
Young Adult Housing – Safe housing and resources for foster youth ages 18–24 transitioning into adulthood.
Kid Initiatives – Providing fun, connection, and essentials for foster children and families.
Foster Cooperative – An online community connecting foster parents, caregivers, and organizations to resources, peer support, and training.
Education Initiatives – Real Stories, Fostering Voices podcast, and videos connecting the public to foster care realities.
Advocacy – Using Foster Arizona’s platform to support systematic changes for children and families impacted by foster care.

Foster Arizona was born out of a belief that one person can make a difference simply by bringing their talents, heart, and connections to the table and engaging others to do the same.

Click here to learn more about Foster Arizona: https://fosterarizona.org/ and the Foster Arizona Housing Project: https://fosterarizonahousingproject.org/

Original air date: September 18, 2025.

Kimberly Vehon is the proud mom of seven children, four of whom experienced Arizona&rsquo;s foster care system. She&rsquo;s also the grateful wife to an amazing husband that supports and encourages her to dream big and change the world.
As a foster parent who was preparing to adopt, Kimberly was haunted by the reality of more than 13,000 children still waiting in foster care. Then one day during her morning commute, an idea struck&mdash;she could share their stories through video to raise awareness. This sparked the creation of Foster Arizona.
From those first few videos in 2013, the organization has grown to offer hope through connections and systemic advocacy. Programs include:
<ul>
<li>Young Adult Housing &ndash; Safe housing and resources for foster youth ages 18&ndash;24 transitioning into adulthood.</li>
<li>Kid Initiatives &ndash; Providing fun, connection, and essentials for foster children and families.</li>
<li>Foster Cooperative &ndash; An online community connecting foster parents, caregivers, and organizations to resources, peer support, and training.</li>
<li>Education Initiatives &ndash; Real Stories, Fostering Voices podcast, and videos connecting the public to foster care realities.</li>
<li>Advocacy &ndash; Using Foster Arizona&rsquo;s platform to support systematic changes for children and families impacted by foster care.</li>
</ul>
Foster Arizona was born out of a belief that one person can make a difference simply by bringing their talents, heart, and connections to the table and engaging others to do the same.
Click here to learn more about Foster Arizona: <a href="https://fosterarizona.org/">https://fosterarizona.org/</a> and the Foster Arizona Housing Project: <a href="https://fosterarizonahousingproject.org/">https://fosterarizonahousingproject.org/</a>
Original air date:&nbsp;September 18, 2025.

The Rescuers radio show provides an opportunity to spotlight people who are working behind the scenes to make this world a better place. These people serve as inspiration and idea starters to encourage others to find creative ways to impact their community, their city, and the world.

Host Art Brooks has spent his career in broadcasting, both as on-air talent and in representing the industry as president and CEO of the Arizona Broadcasters Association for nearly 30 years. He was the driving force behind an Emmy-winning series of documentaries on drug abuse that combined a phone bank of 100 seasoned counselors and history-making "roadblock," as every TV station in Arizona and many radio stations broadcast the groundbreaking show on the same day at the same time. He also was instrumental in starting AZ AMBER Alert (one of two states in the nation where broadcasters initiated the program), helped form the Native American Broadcast Institute at Northern Arizona University and consulted with broadcasters in Bulgaria to help build commercial radio as the country was coming out of communism.

Rescuers airs 5:30-6 p.m. AZ time Thursdays on KPXQ-AM Faith Talk 1360, beginning May 7, 2020. Based in Phoenix, it is available internationally online. We invite you to submit names of heroes you think would be good subjects for the show - just message us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/rescuersradioshow/

The Rescuers radio show provides an opportunity to spotlight people who are working behind the scenes to make this world a better place. These people serve as inspiration and idea starters to encourage others to find creative ways to impact their community, their city, and the world. Host Art Brooks has spent his career in broadcasting, both as on-air talent and in representing the industry as president and CEO of the Arizona Broadcasters Association for nearly 30 years. He was the driving force behind an Emmy-winning series of documentaries on drug abuse that combined a phone bank of 100 seasoned counselors and history-making "roadblock," as every TV station in Arizona and many radio stations broadcast the groundbreaking show on the same day at the same time. He also was instrumental in starting AZ AMBER Alert (one of two states in the nation where broadcasters initiated the program), helped form the Native American Broadcast Institute at Northern Arizona University and consulted with broadcasters in Bulgaria to help build commercial radio as the country was coming out of communism. Rescuers airs 5:30-6 p.m. AZ time Thursdays on KPXQ-AM Faith Talk 1360, beginning May 7, 2020. Based in Phoenix, it is available internationally online. We invite you to submit names of heroes you think would be good subjects for the show - just message us on Facebook at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/rescuersradioshow/">https://www.facebook.com/rescuersradioshow/</a>

Rescuers radio show

An inspiring program highlighting everyday heroes who change and save lives, making the world around us a better place.

An inspiring program highlighting everyday heroes who change and save lives, making the world around us a better place.

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