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As Hispanic Heritage Month shines a light on the importance of culture and tradition, the Gutierrez family shares how their roots guide their journey as foster parents. “We're trying to teach the girls,” Yolanda Gutierrez said. “We are Mexican Americans, and we love our Mexican heritage.” Family is at the heart of Hispanic culture, and for these Arrow foster parents, ...

Arrow Child and Family Ministries welcomed around 60 kinship families to the annual Kinship Camp, Camp For All. The outing gives caregivers and children a chance to step away from daily stress and spend a weekend focused on fun and community. “This isn’t just for the kids, this is for the entire family,“ Kinship Caregiver Joe Guzman said. “If you ...

As July and Independence Day reminds us of the power of freedom, Arrow Child & Family Ministries is spotlighting stories of healing, hope and transformation through its “Freedom to Thrive” campaign. Through Arrow’s Behavioral Health Services and reunification efforts families are supported, bonds restored, and children and caregivers can learn to thrive. For Crysten Smith, the word freedom means more than fireworks ...

Graduation season is a special season at Arrow. We proudly celebrate the incredible seniors from our Hunt Valley, Riverside and Tangram campuses. Each Arrow student’s journey is unique, and their graduation represents more than just a diploma, it’s a powerful milestone of growth, perseverance and triumph. From Senior Day to when they are recognized, our class of 2025 has made ...

What happens when community meets opportunity? For Arrow Child & Family Ministries, the answer came in the form of more than 18,000 small acts of kindness during a powerful month-long partnership with Spec’s Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods. Throughout May, Arrow was featured as Spec’s “Charity of the Month” in all 75 Houston-area locations, coordinating perfectly with Foster Care Awareness Month. At ...

Chelsea Townes is a former client of Arrow’s Crossroads program. After an amazing milestone, she is now on the road to becoming a champion for others. Townes recently earned her master’s in social work. Townes’ story is not short of difficulties or hurdles, but her strength and unshakable purpose brings her journey full circle. Tammy Vickers is a Procurement Coordinator ...

On May 1, 2024, 4Kids4Families launched Stage Two of Community-Based Care, marking a transformative step in how we serve children and families across region 4. With this shift, we took full responsibility for foster care case management, along with Youth Achievement (PAL), care management, legal affairs, community engagement, adoptions, kinship support and more. The past year has brought both growth ...

Huge shoutout to the incredible generosity of our East Texas communities as more than 200 prom dresses were collected for youth in foster care. Each donated by individuals and organizations from Paris to Tyler. We were proud to partner with The Salon Professional Academy (TSPA) of Whitehouse, where students and instructors provided complimentary hair and makeup services to help young ...

This month, Arrow leaders joined education advocates from across the nation in Washington, D.C., as part of the National Association of Private Special Education Centers (NAPSEC). Together, they championed the importance of maintaining a full continuum of special education services for children and youth with diverse needs. Arrow representatives met with the offices of Maryland federal officials, including Congressman Andy ...