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Adoption is more than a moment. It is a promise and a commitment and marks the beginning of a lifelong journey built on love and belonging. On National Adoption Day in Amarillo, Texas, that promise became official for Moriah and McKenzie Buchanan, who welcomed Katrina and Mary into their family. Surrounded by celebration and support, the Buchanans marked a milestone ...

Arrow Child and Family Ministries was proud to take part in this year's Heroes and Helpers event. The Heroes and Helpers program, which began in 2009, expanded to Baltimore County this year. Baltimore County police officers and firefighters teamed up with students on a cold Saturday for the event, giving children the opportunity to shop for friends, family and themselves ...

One Arrow family is celebrating a milestone that’s been years in the making. The Rayburn family officially adopted their son, Chase, during Smith County Adoption Day, marking the end of a three-year journey toward making their family whole. Chase, who is deafblind, has been thriving in their home, surrounded by love, patience and a shared commitment to communication. Kelly Rayburn, ...

Recently, the Texas legislature announced its adoption and implementation of the Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC) Kinship Licensing Standards, which were unveiled in October of this year. These updated standards recognize the unique challenges kinship families face and thoughtfully remove many barriers that previously overwhelmed the licensing process. This shift precedes the federal government’s move to allow states to ...

For Diane Wingert, fostering is a calling, not just a role.  “I've worked with children from all walks of life and over time I realized that the kids who needed the most understanding and structure often had the fewest people willing to take them in,” Wingert said. According to Wingert, becoming a Treatment Foster Care parent with Arrow felt like ...

At Arrow, our staff is in the business of heart work. An 11-year-old and his newfound family is an exceptional example of this. The Houck family recently finalized the adoption of their son Jecht. This adoption is a remarkable success, preceded by months of hurdles, tremendous efforts by multiple parties and unwavering commitment. According to Leah Wilson, Arrow’s Director of ...

Arrow unveiled major renovations to its Arrow’s Crossroads Residential Community on Nov. 19. The renovated spaces feature modernized living areas, updated furnishings and upgraded appliances. These improvements reflect a significant investment in the young women who live at Crossroads and in the future of the program. “All young people deserve to live in settings that show them their worth,” said ...

Arrow Child & Family Ministries received 92 bicycles from Texas Baseball Tournaments on Monday, Dec. 8, 2025, as part of an annual holiday donation benefiting local foster families.  This special donation included a wide range of sizes, colors and styles to meet the needs of children of all ages. Texas Baseball Tournaments has partnered with Arrow year after year, collecting ...

An early, cold Saturday morning turned into a joyful start to the holiday season as Arrow partnered with Target and Harris County Precinct 4 first responders for the annual Heroes and Helpers shopping event.  The private event took place Dec. 6, at Target’s Spring Grand Parkway location and served 15 children in foster care. Each child received a Target gift ...

Arrow Child & Family Ministries is expanding its Family-Centered Treatment (FCT) program into Baltimore City, building on years of service in Baltimore and Harford counties. “We want to ensure that families in Baltimore City have access to the same prevention services as the families we serve in Baltimore and Harford Counties,” Arrow Associate Vice President of Administration Robert Basler said. This expansion is made possible through ...