Foster Care

Arrow joined FOX45 in Baltimore Tuesday Feb. 17. to discuss Treatment Foster Care and the urgent need for more families to step forward in the state of Maryland. Rob Basler, Arrow’s Associate VP, spoke about the growing number of youth in foster care across Maryland and the critical role Treatment Foster Care parents play in providing stability and hope. He ...

4Kids4Families celebrates permanency specialist Morgan Scruggs after being named Region 4’s CPS/SSCC Leader of the Year at the Region 4 Child Welfare Board Award Luncheon July 11, 2025. The CWB recognized Scruggs for her outstanding service and unwavering commitment to children and families in East Texas. The luncheon, hosted by the Region 4 Child Welfare Board, brought together leaders from ...

This year, two Arrow families received the honor of a prestigious award from the Texas Alliance of Child and Family Services (TACFS), recognizing their commitment to children who needed them most. This statewide recognition reflects Arrow’s partnership with TACFS and the shared commitment of families, staff, volunteers and donors who make the work possible. Arrow’s Adoptive Parent of the Year ...

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 ...

One Arrow family is celebrating a milestone that’s been years in the making. The Rayburn family officially adopted their son, Chase, during Smith County Adoption Day, marking the end of a three-year journey toward making their family whole. Chase, who is deafblind, has been thriving in their home, surrounded by love, patience and a shared commitment to communication. Kelly Rayburn, ...

Recently, the Texas legislature announced its adoption and implementation of the Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC) Kinship Licensing Standards, which were unveiled in October of this year. These updated standards recognize the unique challenges kinship families face and thoughtfully remove many barriers that previously overwhelmed the licensing process. This shift precedes the federal government’s move to allow states to ...

For Diane Wingert, fostering is a calling, not just a role.  “I've worked with children from all walks of life and over time I realized that the kids who needed the most understanding and structure often had the fewest people willing to take them in,” Wingert said. According to Wingert, becoming a Treatment Foster Care parent with Arrow felt like ...

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 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 ...