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7 Things You Should Know About Foster Care: Myths vs Facts
Think you know foster care? Think again. From who can foster to why kids enter the system, there are a lot of myths clouding the truth. In this article, we reveal 7 of the most common foster care misconceptions—so you can better understand, support, or even step into this life-changing
What Do Private Agencies Do?
Curious about private foster care agencies? Discover how the 7 Private License Placement Agencies (PLPAs) partnering with Every Child Arkansas support foster families. From 24/7 case management to grocery and transportation aid, PLPAs provide vital resources beyond state services—making foster care more supported, accessible, and community-driven.
5 Reasons to Foster Siblings
Want to make the biggest impact in a child’s life? Foster to keep siblings together. In Arkansas, too many children in foster care are separated from their brothers and sisters. Discover 5 powerful reasons why fostering sibling groups matters—and how it brings comfort, stability, and lifelong connection.
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Immerse Ground Breaking
On May 2nd, 2023 Immerse will hold the ground breaking of its new shelter: The Station. This shelter will be the first of its kind in Arkansas, serving specifically young adults ages 18-24. You can join them in the ground breaking ceremony! On any given night last year, more than
Every Child Arkansas on Arkansas PBS!
On April 14th, Every Child Arkansas was featured on Arkansas PBS, sharing news of the foster care in Arkansas. Christie Erwin from Project Zero, one of our network partners, was in the studio answering questions. Mischa Martin from Arkansas Department of Family Services and Kristi Putnam, the Secretary of the
Every Child Arkansas – More Than Enough
Every Child Arkansas works with foster care organizations all over Arkansas for more than enough for children and families before, during, and after foster care. We are streamlining the system so that when someone wants to become a foster parent they can go to one website – EveryChildArkansas.org – to
Every Child Arkansas in the News: Official Launch!
What a week it’s been! Every Child Arkansas was officially launched last Tuesday (2/28) and the outpouring of excitement and support for the program has been incredible to see. We truly believe this is the start of a new way communities interact with child welfare and getting organizations to work
Show Up for Kids: Mischa Martin & Jerome Strickland Op-ed
Jerome Strickland and Mischa Martin wrote an in the Arkansas Democratic Gazette, the two community leaders speak about Every Child Arkansas, which officially launched this past Tuesday (2/28). They explain that Every Child Arkansas has created a partnership between new streamlined technology and partner organizations who have been building relationships
Every Child Arkansas officially launches!
Today, Every Child Arkansas officially launches! Every Child Arkansas (ECA) is a network of advocates, agencies, faith-based organizations, and other organizations working together in trust-building collaboration to fill the biggest gaps in caring for children and families before, during, and beyond foster care in our state. ECA is a megaphone to
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