The CALL in Polk County

06/10/2026

What can Love do???

Today, love made a child smile. Community members coming together out of love, made a difference!
Today, a child is smiling and enjoying a K-Pop Demon Hunter birthday party, as requested! Throwing a birthday party in less than 24 hours sounds a little insane! But it is quickly becoming our specialty! We can only do this with your help.

A huge thank you to Megan Thompson, Rachel Lance and Cynthia Martin for helping us pull together a beautiful moment for a family in foster care 🎂🎉

Because of you, a child’s day has been made a little brighter. Because of you, there is Hope! Praise God for small miracles, and friends with extra birthday decorations 😂💗

06/09/2026

How can I support reunification as a foster parent?

1️⃣ 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀.
Family visitations are one of the strongest contributors to reunification. Advocate for safe, quality, family-supportive visits in welcoming spaces, like The CALL Support Centers.

2️⃣ 𝗚𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗯𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮 𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲.
Include birth parents in decision-making when appropriate. Ask about the child's favorite foods, activities, routines, and preferences to help maintain important connections.

3️⃣ 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆.
Talk with the children in your home about happy family memories and speak respectfully and positively about their biological parents.

4️⃣ 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆.
Pray for the parents, siblings, and extended family of the child in your home. Pray for healing, restoration, and strength. Pray with the child for their biological family when appropriate.

5️⃣ 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿 𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀.
Share the Gospel and encourage biological parents as they continue their journey toward healing, growth, and reconciliation.

6️⃣ 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽𝘀𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗯𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀.
Share photos, artwork, awards, and the small day-to-day moments that tell the story of a child's life. These meaningful mementos can help preserve connection and memories.

7️⃣ 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀.
Children and teens in foster care need more open homes in their own communities so they can stay connected to friends, mentors, teams, familiar places, and family visitations.

06/04/2026

Will you join us in praying for biological families today?

Many parents are working hard to overcome significant challenges and create a safe, stable future for themselves and their children. Some are carrying wounds from difficult experiences in their own childhoods and need support, encouragement, and hope along the way.

Today, take a moment to pray for these moms and dads. Pray for strength, perseverance, healing, and the determination to keep moving forward as they work toward reunification with their children. And pray that they and their children would encounter the love of Jesus again and again through the people walking alongside them on the journey toward reunification.

06/03/2026

❤️🍽️ LUNCHES OF LOVE 🍽️❤️

Looking for a warm meal, friendly conversation, and a place where you are welcomed just as you are?

Join us every Monday for Lunches of Love at Trinity Lutheran Church!

📅 Every Monday
⏰ 10:45 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 1010 DeQueen Street, Mena, AR

Come enjoy:
❤️ A free meal
🤝 Meaningful fellowship
😊 Friendly faces
🙏 Encouragement and community

Whether you're young or old, new to town, struggling through a difficult season, or simply looking for connection, there is a seat at the table for you.

At Lunches of Love, we believe that a simple meal can open the door to friendship, hope, and the love of Christ.

Invite a friend, bring your family, or come by yourself we would love to meet you!

Let all that you do be done in love. 1 Corinthians 16:14

We look forward to sharing a meal with you! ❤️

❣️❤️🙏✝️✝️

06/02/2026

What does reunification look like?

1️⃣ 𝗔 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲.
Children may enter foster care for a variety of reasons, including abuse, neglect, abandonment, or parental incapacity. During this time, they are placed with relatives or foster families who can provide a safe and stable home.

2️⃣ 𝗔 𝗿𝗲𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗱.
Reunification is the primary goal of nearly every foster care case. The court establishes a plan and timeline based on the unique needs of the child and family.

3️⃣ 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗼𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻.
Parents are given specific steps to complete and services to support their progress. Caseworkers help guide the process and provide updates and recommendations to the court along the way.

4️⃣ 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱.
As progress is made, visits often increase in frequency and duration. When it is safe and appropriate, the court develops a transition plan, and the children return home.

While every case is different, the hope is always that families can heal, grow, and be reunited safely.

06/01/2026

Go visit our friends!

🍎🥪 FREE COMMUNITY LUNCH TODAY! 🥪🍎

Come join us today for a delicious meal, warm fellowship, and a chance to connect with others in our community!

❤️ Everyone is welcome!
📍 Trinity Lutheran Church
1010 DeQueen Street
Mena, AR 71953

🕙 Today from 10:45 AM – 1:00 PM

We'll be serving:
🥪 Sandwiches
🍲 Warm Soup
🍎 Fresh Fruit & Veggies
🥔 Chips
😊 Smiles, encouragement, and friendly conversation

At Trinity Lutheran Church, we believe that sharing a meal is one of the simplest ways to share God's love. Whether you're having a great day, a difficult day, or just need a place to belong for a little while, we'd love to have you join us.

Bring your family, bring a friend, or come by yourself there's a seat waiting for you.

✨ Come hungry.
✨ Bring a friend.
✨ Leave encouraged.

We can't wait to see you today! ❤️

🙏🍽️❤️

06/01/2026

📣 Ready to take the next step in supporting children and families through foster care?

✅ Paperwork Deadline: July 15
✅ Next Training: August 29–30 in Texarkana

Don't wait until the last minute! Get your paperwork submitted now so you're ready to join us for training.

Start here: thecallinarkansas.org/contact

06/01/2026

Did you know that reunification is the goal of foster care?

At The CALL, we believe God designed families to stay together, and we know that strong support systems help make that possible. That's why we partner with DCFS to support reunification when it is safe and appropriate and work to empower our foster families in this mission every step of the way.