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.
Teresa Payne’s Story
“Because of all the hard work Teresa has put forth, her relationship with her children is being restored.”
Delanie and Frankie Pinchbeck
“We now feel like we do not have to endure these battles alone.”
Stacy’s Story
“100 families has helped me overcome so much. I used to live in unlivable conditions…”
Rebecca Grimes
Like most things in life, there were some ups and downs in Rebecca's journey, but she did not give up on herself.