MD Foster Care

Arrow Child and Family Ministries’ Associate Vice President Sue McLendon, a dedicated leader with the organization, has been appointed to Maryland’s Professional Standards and Teacher Education Board.  McLendon joins the board to fill the remainder of an unexpired term that officially began July 1, 2023. Upon completing this initial period, she will be eligible to serve a full three-year term.   ...

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 ...

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 ...

Jennifer McGlothin-Renault, Senior Vice President of Maryland Programs, joins WBAL's T.J. Smith on his show to discuss a wide range of topics. This conversation comes at the perfect time as Arrow prepare for our upcoming event, More Than a Number: Beyond the System. The event is designed to pull back the curtain on the treatment foster care experience and provide ...

A group of young women from Crossroads recently traded four walls for the open trail. They ultimately discovered that a mile-and-a-half hike can lead to much more than a scenic view. The debut session of a new therapeutic hiking group saw a surprising turnout, requiring an extra vehicle to accommodate all the residents eager to head into the woods. The ...

Arrow Child and Family Ministries is proud to celebrate a significant professional milestone for Program Director Crystal Ludtke, who has been with the agency for more than two years, recently secured her L2 certification with Family Centered Treatment (FCT). This achievement is a major undertaking that represents a deep mastery of the FCT model. To earn the L2 designation, Crystal ...

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 ...

Arrow's Senior Vice President of Maryland Programs, Jennifer McGlothlin-Renault, and Tracey Coleman, Director of Community Engagement, were proud to join WBAL’s T.J. Smith on Wednesday, Feb. 11, for a dynamic conversation about the work happening across Maryland. They shared how Arrow is serving families through the Arrow Center for Education Schools, in Baltimore City and surrounding areas through Family-Centered Treatment ...

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, ...