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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 ...

Arrow is overjoyed that the Harvard Kennedy School invited our Texas Foster Care Kinship Leadership Team to participate in their Government Performance Lab.  The national cohort brings together child welfare and foster care agency teams committed to building kin-first systems that prioritize family connections and long-term stability for children. “This collaborative learning environment offers a unique opportunity to engage with ...

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, ...

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore appointed Arrow Child and Family Ministries’ Associate VP of Administration Robert Basler to the Workgroup on Children in Unlicensed Setting and Pediatric Hospital Overstays. Basler will serve as the Residential Treatment Provider Representative. Basler is a dedicated public servant and this appointment is a recognition of that unwavering commitment to service and his devotion to advancing ...

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 ...

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 ...

On Thursday, May 29, Arrow Child & Family Ministries hosted a moving and thought-provoking event to celebrate the official launch of In Their Shoes, a podcast giving voice to the real experiences within the Texas foster care system. offers an unprecedented look into the journey of the children, parents, caseworkers, and officials who are part of this system. This three-episode ...

Arrow’s Associate VP of Capacity Development, Scott Batson, joined CW39’s Sharron Melton live in studio to highlight Foster Care Awareness Month. Batson emphasized the critical need for foster families in Harris County—and Texas, especially for children with disabilities, older youth, and sibling groups. The segment was an amazing spotlight and provided actionable steps for getting involved. It was a powerful ...

Arrow foster parents Fiona and Bradley Ingham were featured on CW39 Houston, sharing their inspiring 10-year journey of fostering children in the Humble area. The couple opened up about the challenges and rewards of fostering and the life-changing impact it’s had on their family. Their message to others: say “yes” and change a life. WATCH HERE: Arrow Family Featured on ...