Our Mission
Provide OPPORTUNITY, create COMMUNITY, and fight for JUSTICE for foster and at-risk kids.
Our Vision
Connect and create purposeful futures for foster and at-risk kids.
Our WAY
“OCJ Kids filled a hole of emptiness because of the community spirit. They’re not alone because they have OCJ Kids.” -Riley, aged-out foster youth
OCJ Kids’
Making an Impact, One Child at a Time
OCJ Kids measures how its programs and services are positively impacting the youth through Points of Impact (POl) or the number of times we connect with foster and at-risk children through resources, events, mentoring and more! This approach and impact ensures the creation of meaningful relationships and lifelong connections.
Gary & Tammie Webb
A Letter from the Founder
In October 2005, I had a conversation with Andi McDowell, a staff member at a local foster group home, that would change the course of my life forever. Feeling prompted by God, I approached Andi and asked, “Who is helping these kids?”
She said: “They are the faceless generation. They are the forgotten ones. No one is helping them on their journey.”
These statements were a wake-up call. I felt compelled to act, asking, “What can I do? What can our church do?” My research into Arizona’s foster care system began immediately, revealing significant resource gaps. Starting with a Christmas event in 2005, Tammie and I began working tirelessly to partner with faith-based organizations and businesses to address these needs. My goal was to equip DCS case workers with essential resources when removing children from their homes and placing them in new foster or group homes. Beyond providing these resources, OCJ Kids began training and equipping caring adults to visit group homes, offering games, activities, and tutoring to build lasting relationships with the children and teens.
From the moment a child enters the system until they successfully transition into independent living, OCJ Kids is committed to supporting them with resources, programs, and caring adult mentors.