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A group of young women from Crossroads recently traded four walls for the open trail. They ultimately discovered that a mile-and-a-half hike can lead to much more than a scenic view. The debut session of a new therapeutic hiking group saw a surprising turnout, requiring an extra vehicle to accommodate all the residents eager to head into the woods. The ...

Arrow Child and Family Ministries is celebrating a major professional milestone for Clinical Development Specialist Brianna Cartwright. Cartwright officially achieved her Phase 1 Certification in the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics, a specialized clinical framework that focuses on the intersection of biology and healing. This accomplishment represents an immense investment of time and focus, with requirements often mirroring the intensity of ...

After spending more than 3,000 days in Texas foster care 15-year-old Michael celebrated a life-changing milestone! He was adopted into a loving forever family. Michael, over the years, has experienced 19 placements. Michael’s journey clearly has been one of resilience, strength and perseverance. Following the near decade of his foster care journey, he is now surrounded by a support system ...

Arrow Child and Family Ministries is proud to celebrate a significant professional milestone for Program Director Crystal Ludtke, who has been with the agency for more than two years, recently secured her L2 certification with Family Centered Treatment (FCT). This achievement is a major undertaking that represents a deep mastery of the FCT model. To earn the L2 designation, Crystal ...

The Association for Training on Attachment and Children (ATTACh) concluded its annual conference April 10. With the ATTACh Conference in the rearview, Arrow Child and Family Ministries is celebrating a week of collaborative learning and clinical presentation aimed at strengthening the foster care community. The conference, themed “Healing Connection: The Heart of the Matter,” brings together international professionals and caregivers ...

Generations United Grandfamilies and Kinship Support Network recently designated Arrow Child and Family Ministries a ‘nationally exemplary kinship practice.’ A designation which recognizes the organization’s commitment to keeping children with family and the intentional design of Arrow’s Kinship Straight Adopt (KSA) program. According to Arrow’s Senior Vice President of Texas Programs, Carolyn Bishop, the designation reflects the belief that family-first approaches ...

Arrow Child and Family Ministries is proud to celebrate a significant professional milestone for Morgan Raitch, who has been with the agency for more than two years, recently secured her L2 certification with Family Centered Treatment (FCT). This achievement is a major undertaking that represents a deep mastery of the FCT model. To earn the L2 designation, Raitch had to ...

Arrow Child and Family Ministries' Brownwood office marked a major milestone in its commitment to family wellness this year, celebrating the first graduate of its newest trauma-informed initiative. After launching the Nurturing Parenting Program in October 2025, Behavioral Health Services staff proudly presented the inaugural certificate of completion to a dedicated caregiver on Friday, Feb. 6. The Nurturing Parenting Program ...

Big emotions often took over when a client first began services with Arrow. Tantrums could quickly escalate into aggression and property destruction, leaving both the client and her caregiver feeling overwhelmed. “It was clear she needed support in learning how to recognize and manage those intense feelings in healthier ways,” an Arrow Spokesperson said. Over the past several months, that ...

Family Centered Treatment (FCT) is an evidence and home-based treatment which reduces the need for out-of-home placements. It has been refined based on research, experience and effectiveness, meeting families where they are to help them build a path forward. An Arrow family is showing us how the process of Family Centered Treatment can transform a household to help them find ...