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Arrow leaders selected to join national conversation on kin-specific licensing standards
Arrow Child and Family Ministries’ Associate Vice President of Capacity Scott Batson and Director of Kinship Leah Wilson will represent the organization on a nationwide stage as featured panelists for the Grandfamilies and Kinship Support Network. The national webinar, titled "The Role of Private Child Welfare Agencies in Kin-Specific Licensing and Supports,” is Thursday, July 16 at 1 p.m. The panel will ...
Arrow’s Amber Pritchard selected as AMA Houston vice president of membership
Arrow Child & Family Ministries is proud to celebrate Director of Marketing Amber Pritchard on her appointment as the 2026–2027 Vice President of Membership for the American Marketing Association (AMA) Houston Chapter. The American Marketing Association is one of the nation’s leading professional organizations for marketers, bringing together professionals from a wide range of industries to learn and collaborate. In ...
Freedom to Dream: The Joneses journey to becoming a family of five
When JaDenise Jones first said yes to fostering she never imagined how much her life could change. Before joining 4Kids4Families, Jones worked at a high school with a student population serving students with special needs. She also worked as a school bus driver. According to Jones, this journey is what inspired her to apply to the Client Service Specialist position ...
Sue McLendon Elected to Harford County Chamber of Commerce Board
On June 18, Arrow Child and Family Ministries' Associate Vice President Sue McLendon was elected to the Harford County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. The Harford County Chamber of Commerce voted on its fiscal year 2027 board slate at its annual dinner and gavel exchange. McLendon will contribute to the strategic plan of the chamber, supporting Harford County’s local ...
Inaugural Day of Service Paints Brighter Futures, Refreshes Hunt Valley Campus
The Arrow Center for Education in Hunt Valley looks a lot brighter today, thanks to an incredible outpouring of community support. On June 27, volunteers, staff and partners rolled up their sleeves for Arrow’s inaugural Day of Service 'Painting Brighter Futures', helping the school have a refreshed, sensory-friendly environment. Teams spent the day painting separate areas, replacing worn walls with ...
Day of Service Spotlight for Arrow’s school in Maryland
This week on Spotlight On Maryland, Gina Crash was joined in studio by Jennifer McGlothlin-Renault, Senior Vice President of Maryland Programs and via phone by Paul Hughey, Senior Director of Facilities at Arrow Child and Family Ministries from their National Headquarters in Houston to talk about Arrow's mission and their 2026 Day of Service: Painting Brighter Futures at The Arrow ...
Scott Lundy Named 2026 Most Admired CEO Honoree
Houston, Texas – Arrow Child & Family Ministries is proud to announce that President and CEO Scott Lundy has been named one of the Houston Business Journal’s 2026 Most Admired CEO honorees. The annual awards program recognizes exceptional leaders from across the Houston metropolitan area who are making a lasting impact through their vision, leadership and commitment to excellence. Honorees ...
Maryland Governor Appoints Sue McLendon to Professional Standards and Teacher Education Board
Arrow Child and Family Ministries’ Associate Vice President Sue McLendon, a dedicated leader with the organization, has been appointed to Maryland’s Professional Standards and Teacher Education Board. McLendon joins the board to fill the remainder of an unexpired term that officially began July 1, 2023. Upon completing this initial period, she will be eligible to serve a full three-year term. ...
CEO Scott Lundy Marks an Extraordinary 20-Year Milestone with Arrow
Arrow Child & Family Ministries is proud to celebrate the month of June as the 20th anniversary of Chief Executive Officer Scott Lundy with the organization. Over the past two decades, Lundy has been a driving force in the evolution of child welfare, transitioning through multiple leadership roles to his current position as CEO, where he continues to advocate for ...
Arrow Leader Accepts Annie E. Casey Foundation’s Invitation to serve on High Acuity Youth Panel
The Annie E. Casey Foundation recently selected Arrow Child and Family Ministries’ Senior Vice President of Maryland Programs Jennifer McGlothlin-Renault to serve as one of four providers nationwide on a panel at the High Acuity Youth Roundtable in Washington, D.C. Convened by the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the June ...