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After spending more than 3,000 days in Texas foster care 15-year-old Michael celebrated a life-changing milestone! He was adopted into a loving forever family. Michael, over the years, has experienced 19 placements. Michael’s journey clearly has been one of resilience, strength and perseverance. Following the near decade of his foster care journey, he is now surrounded by a support system ...

The Association for Training on Attachment and Children (ATTACh) concluded its annual conference April 10. With the ATTACh Conference in the rearview, Arrow Child and Family Ministries is celebrating a week of collaborative learning and clinical presentation aimed at strengthening the foster care community. The conference, themed “Healing Connection: The Heart of the Matter,” brings together international professionals and caregivers ...

Tracey Coleman, Arrow Child & Family Ministries’ director of community engagement, has been elected to the Board of Directors for the Chesapeake Gateway Chamber of Commerce. Coleman was officially sworn in during A Night for Legacy and Leadership on Jan. 29 at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center, an event celebrating leadership and community impact across the region. The election followed a multi-step ...

The Arrow Center for Education Mountain Road officially opened its doors on January 14 and the moment was nothing short of meaningful. Community members, staff and partners gathered to celebrate a space built with intention and filled with possibility. The grand opening included several proclamations recognizing the impact this school will have on children and families for years to come, ...

Graduation is a major milestone for every student at Arrow. For Nick Kruger, it marked a moment shaped by patience, growth and the right support at the right time. Nick completed his journey at the Arrow Center for Education Tangram in 2025, a transition his family describes as both emotional and deeply meaningful. “I tell everybody about Tangram,” Kruger’s mother ...

Adoption is more than a moment. It is a promise and a commitment and marks the beginning of a lifelong journey built on love and belonging. On National Adoption Day in Amarillo, Texas, that promise became official for Moriah and McKenzie Buchanan, who welcomed Katrina and Mary into their family. Surrounded by celebration and support, the Buchanans marked a milestone ...

Arrow Child and Family Ministries was proud to take part in this year's Heroes and Helpers event. The Heroes and Helpers program, which began in 2009, expanded to Baltimore County this year. Baltimore County police officers and firefighters teamed up with students on a cold Saturday for the event, giving children the opportunity to shop for friends, family and themselves ...

At Arrow, our staff is in the business of heart work. An 11-year-old and his newfound family is an exceptional example of this. The Houck family recently finalized the adoption of their son Jecht. This adoption is a remarkable success, preceded by months of hurdles, tremendous efforts by multiple parties and unwavering commitment. According to Leah Wilson, Arrow’s Director of ...

Arrow unveiled major renovations to its Arrow’s Crossroads Residential Community on Nov. 19. The renovated spaces feature modernized living areas, updated furnishings and upgraded appliances. These improvements reflect a significant investment in the young women who live at Crossroads and in the future of the program. “All young people deserve to live in settings that show them their worth,” said ...

Arrow Child & Family Ministries received 92 bicycles from Texas Baseball Tournaments on Monday, Dec. 8, 2025, as part of an annual holiday donation benefiting local foster families.  This special donation included a wide range of sizes, colors and styles to meet the needs of children of all ages. Texas Baseball Tournaments has partnered with Arrow year after year, collecting ...