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September 18, 2023

Foster Care Recommendations – Press Release

Working group presents recommendations to improve foster care system in Arkansas LITTLE ROCK – A working group established under an Executive Order from Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders has made a series of recommendations aimed at protecting vulnerable children, supporting foster families, and improving the foster care system, the Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) and Every Child Arkansas announced today. Gov. […]

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April 26, 2023

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 100 youth were sleeping on […]

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April 18, 2023

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 Arkansas Department of Human Services […]

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March 23, 2023

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 learn more and to connect […]

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March 7, 2023

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 together for their common goal. […]

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February 24, 2023

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 mobilize communities to #ShowUp for […]