CAFO National Conference: Highlights and Reflections
The CAFO National Conference was a time of reflection, learning, and networking for Restore Hope Leadership.
Benton County Launches 100 Families Initiative
“It doesn't matter who gets the credit," Benton County Coordinator for 100 Families Carlos Garbutt said. "What matters is that the person is doing better."
Restore Hope Urges Supporting Paid Leave For Foster Parents
The announcement comes during Foster Care Month.
Program Leader Advocates for Collaboration in Supporting Parents
In an intimate conversation regarding prenatal and after birth support, Cathy Reid, Program Manager of the Arkansas Home Visiting Network, makes her case for collaboration in healthcare.
Patricia’s Story
Patricia is a prime example of a hard-working mom who benefits from wrap around support services to prevent a family crisis.
Reflections During Child Abuse Prevention Month
Adequate Child Care is Critical To Child Abuse Prevention
Supporting Parents of Children with Special Needs
In White County, 100 Families partners meet to hear from parents with lived experience in raising children with special needs.
LaTisha Brunson as the Coordinator for Jefferson County
After a 20-year career in Human Resources, LaTisha Brunson has become a 100 Families county coordinator in Jefferson County in partnership with Southeast Arkansas College.
Tyler’s Story
Meet Tyler. He was living in addiction, and his anger issues were getting worse. After disagreements with his father came to blows, he knew he needed a change in his life.
Frequently Asked Questions about HopeHub
HopeHub is a community’s tool for providing holistic support to individuals and families in need. Learn more by getting answers to some of the most frequently asked questions.
Sebastian County To Mark 5-Year Anniversary of 100 Families Initiative
Effort to reduce nation’s highest rate of incarceration, foster care shows progress.
Laura’s Story
When Laura became a client of 100 Families, she had just left an abusive relationship and was the primary guardian of her 4 children.
Heather Edwards and Dana Baker Promoted to Regional Coordinators
Beginning February 1st, 2024, Dana Baker, Coordinator White county and Heather Edwards, Coordinator for Sebastian county, will both begin new roles as 100 Families Regional Coordinators.
Benton and Craighead Counties Join the Alliance
Meet the county coordinators for Benton and Craighead: Carlos Garbutt and Whitney Fraley.
Bonnie’s Story
Bonnie found herself in Garland County by way of substance abuse treatment, who then referred her to 100 Families.
Reforming, Together
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders on a public/private partnership for foster care.
We’re Really Changing Mindsets
Restore Hope Arkansas recently sat down with several people working to protect children in Pope County, where a unique collaboration is underway allowing social service agencies and programs to work together to help families in crisis. Here are excerpts from those conversations with three employees of the Arkansas Department of Child and Family Services; a human services worker with the Russellville School District, and Jeff Piker, a pastor and coordinator of the 100 Families office in Pope and Yell counties.
A Natural Response
Dr. Phillip Goad is a toxicologist who spent his career helping communities prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters and environmental threats and he is using those skills now to help strengthen Arkansas’ system of foster care.
