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Shelly Hansen and her husband did not hesitate to say yes to welcoming their grandchildren into their home. Child Protective Services placed the children in their care after their daughter made the difficult decision to relinquish her rights. The Hansens chose to move forward with permanent managing conservatorship and adoption. “We have had the children with us since they were ...

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 ...

Let’s meet Earlie and Retta Waller!  Their journey as Kinship grandparents began in 2023, when the Wallers took in their grandchildren following the devastating loss of one of the siblings due to physical abuse in their home. With hearts already open, they then opened their home to the five grandkids to ensure they remained together in the midst of this ...

Let’s meet Pauline Sinegal! Arrow staff recently nominated Pauline Sinegal for Kinship Family of the year, staff stating that Sinegal exemplifies the meaning of sacrifice and unconditional love. Sinegal’s journey with kinship begins with a call from Child Protective Services. Child Protective Services reached out to Sinegal after her twin grandchildren were born with drugs in their system. She didn’t ...

Two Crossroads residents had an unforgettable night on August 1 at a sold-out Savannah Bananas game at Camden Yards, thanks to Arrow volunteer and Shifting Gears founder, Diana Liberto. Diana and her family were honored on the field as a recognized foster family, and she invited two youth to join the celebration. They appeared live on ESPN, met the players ...

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 ...

On Monday, May 19, a beautiful chapter came full circle as Marcus Giovanni Westley Dennis was officially adopted into his forever family. Arrow Case Manager Michaela Zocchi was honored to witness the emotional hearing, where more than 10 DHS workers — spanning from Marcus’ first CPS caseworker to his final foster care advocate — gathered to celebrate this life-changing moment ...

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 ...