Adoption

As National Adoption Month is on the horizon, we celebrate the incredible story of Amy and Patrick, who found their forever with the Lopez family. Over the past three years, the Lopez family provided a nurturing and supportive home, encouraging both youths to maintain meaningful connections with their biological family through visits and phone calls. While Amy and Patrick were ...

On Monday, May 19, a beautiful chapter came full circle as Marcus Giovanni Westley Dennis was officially adopted into his forever family. Arrow Case Manager Michaela Zocchi was honored to witness the emotional hearing, where more than 10 DHS workers — spanning from Marcus’ first CPS caseworker to his final foster care advocate — gathered to celebrate this life-changing moment ...

The courtroom was packed as friends and family gathered in matching shirts proudly reading “The Wood Clan Est. 1979.” After two years of love and growing together, the moment finally arrived—Adalynn was officially becoming a Wood. Adalynn was just one week old when she was placed with Caleb and Jessica Wood. From the very beginning, she became family. Now, at two-years-old, she’s ...

Natalia’s adoption story is a beautiful testament to love, faith, and family. Since joining the Arrow community in 2021, the Cummins family has held a heartfelt hope—to adopt a child who would complete their home. That dream came true in 2024 when Natalia officially became part of their forever family. From the moment they met her, the Cummins knew Natalia was ...

One morning, a little girl named Ella was placed with the Moore family—a family that found a pocket of joy through the adoption of her older sister Charleigh in 2022. On March 13, 2025, Ella’s journey came full circle as her adoption was finalized. The people who have walked alongside every step of the way surrounded her. In this photo, ...

The Power of Adoption: A Heartwarming Arrow Family Story In March 2025, the inspiring journey of one incredible Arrow family was shared with the Houston community on KHOU 11. Their story is a beautiful reminder of the power of love, family, and the life-changing impact of adoption. Licensed through Arrow Child & Family Ministries, this amazing family opened their hearts ...

At Arrow Child & Family Ministries, we believe every child deserves a safe, loving home — and the Shelton family is a shining example of what that dream can look like when it becomes reality. After opening their hearts and home through foster care, the Sheltons embraced the opportunity to care for a child in need. Their journey was one ...

Last month, we celebrated two incredible families who finalized their adoptions through kinship straight adoption. Their journeys reflect the power of love, commitment, and the impact of providing a stable and nurturing home for children in need. At Arrow, we are honored to support families through every step of the adoption process, ensuring children find their forever homes. Congratulations to ...

Arrow had the honor of being the first presenter at a recent in-person Info Session for future foster and adoptive parents. Hosted by Foster Community at the Helping Hand Home Campus in Austin, Texas, the event provided attendees with valuable insights, including a live Q&A panel featuring current foster parents who shared their experiences. With 77 RSVPs, the turnout highlighted ...