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Russellville Mayor Fred Teague (right) and Jennifer Hallum with Western Transit

100 Families Initiative

Wheels of Change: A Way Out of the Transportation Trap

Jun 25, 2025

Eugenia Marks – Representative from CASA of NWA; Christy Eaton – Representative from Connected Families; Kerri Adams – Representative from The CALL in NWA and foster parent; Andrew Dammon – Representative from Youth Villages

Reunification Month: How to Put Families Together Again

Jun 19, 2025

Charting a Brighter Future for Arkansas Families

Charting a Brighter Future for Arkansas Families

May 28, 2025

Anita Lewis, Shelter Manager at Safe Haven (left) and Yvonne Cusick, DCFS of Independence County in Arkansas were two of the panelists at the event

When Summer Isn’t a Break: Helping Families During Summer Stress

May 16, 2025

3 min read

Shayne Baker (left) and Phil Goad of Every Child Arkansas are working on ways to support and recruit foster families

New App Will Help Arkansas Foster Families Receive Discounts

May 14, 2025

2 min read

Miranda Kenner, Lamar Wellness Center;
Tiffany Rhinehart, Department of Human and Family Services;
Sky Freeman, The CALL;
Diamond Brockett, River Valley Child Advocacy Center;
Nickie Johnson from the River Valley Child Advocacy Center

A Walk in Their Shoes: A Child's Journey Through Foster Care

May 05, 2025

3 min read

Jodi Cabanillas, Lexi Blasingame, Nicole Walton, and Coralee Young

Enrichment Programs as Tools to Prevent Child Abuse

Apr 21, 2025

3 min read

Secretary Kristi Putnam of the Arkansas Department of Human Services listens as Karen Phillips, Associate Director Community Development at Restore Hope speaks at an event for Child Abuse Prevention Month in 2023.

Arkansas Communities Answer the Call to Prevent Child Abuse

Apr 04, 2025

3 min read

Community Schools: A Powerful Model To Create Thriving Families

Community Schools: A Powerful Model To Create Thriving Families

Apr 01, 2025

4 min read

Arkansas LAUNCH homepage

LAUNCH: "Six Clicks to Solutions" for Jobseekers

Mar 26, 2025

2 min read

Cassie Black of Connected Foster Care

Foster Care Coordinator Makes a Case for Family Preservation

Feb 04, 2025

3 min read

WinShape Retreat Center

WinShape Retreat Unites Leaders For Foster Care Innovations

Jan 10, 2025

3 min read

Jeffrey receives new car from community members

A Father Receives Life-Changing Christmas Gift in Hot Springs

Dec 30, 2024

1 min read

Essay: An Enduring Imprint

Essay: An Enduring Imprint

Steve Straessle

Dec 13, 2024

3 min read

Joyce with two of her grandchildren

A Homeless Grandmother Accesses Holistic Support from Community

Dec 11, 2024

2 min read

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