Events

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The Lubbock Interagency Adoption Council rolled out the red carpet for Region 1 foster families at its Annual Foster Parent Appreciation Dinner, celebrating the extraordinary individuals who open their hearts and homes to children in need. Among this year’s standout honorees were Arrow Treatment Foster Parent's, Pat Johnson and Alan White. The couple received two major accolades at the event: ...

Wednesday evening, at The One-Office Space at the Court Towers in Towson, Arrow Child and Families moved beyond numbers and statistics to highlight the faces and stories of those in the treatment foster care world. Arrow Child & Family Ministries hosted its immersive panel-led discussion, “More Than a Number: Beyond the System on May 14. The event, emceed by WBAL’s ...

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, ...