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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 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 ...

An early, cold Saturday morning turned into a joyful start to the holiday season as Arrow partnered with Target and Harris County Precinct 4 first responders for the annual Heroes and Helpers shopping event.  The private event took place Dec. 6, at Target’s Spring Grand Parkway location and served 15 children in foster care. Each child received a Target gift ...

Arrow Child & Family Ministries is expanding its Family-Centered Treatment (FCT) program into Baltimore City, building on years of service in Baltimore and Harford counties. “We want to ensure that families in Baltimore City have access to the same prevention services as the families we serve in Baltimore and Harford Counties,” Arrow Associate Vice President of Administration Robert Basler said. This expansion is made possible through ...

New Tax Law and How To Continue Supporting Arrow Families As we look back on 2025, we are fortunate to have you as part of our donor family who supports our mission of Helping Kids and Strengthening Families. We couldn’t do this work without you. That’s why it is important for us to share news about tax law changes so ...

With your support, Arrow Child & Family Ministries can ensure every child we serve experiences the joy of Christmas. Your gift to our Christmas campaign is more than a present, it provides the children with a sense of being remembered. Together, we can make this Christmas a memorable one for children in foster care. Will you join us in bringing ...

Arrow Child & Family Ministries has been awarded the Harford Award for Nonprofit of the Year, presented by the Harford County Chamber of Commerce.   This honor awards recipients making a profound impact on business growth, service to the community, innovation, support of public and private education and a drive to enhance Harford County’s overall business climate.  Arrow’s Associate Vice-President Susan ...