100 Families Initiative of Crawford County

06/19/2026

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06/18/2026

Reminder! Join Us Tomorrow, June 19th at 10am 💙
Different Location: Crawford County Adult Education Center (in the HUB)

📢 Join Us for Our June 100 Families Alliance Meeting!

June is National Reunification Month, and this month’s panel discussion will focus on “Reunification Beyond the Return Home.”

When children return home from foster care, the journey is not over. Families often continue to face challenges as they rebuild stability, strengthen relationships, and heal from difficult experiences. Successful reunification requires ongoing support, strong community connections, and access to resources that help families thrive long after a case closes.

Join us as our panelists share their professional expertise and lived experiences while discussing:
✅ What sustainable reunification looks like
✅ Community resources available to support families
✅ How churches, agencies, schools, and community members can help
✅ Ways we can work together to prevent children from re-entering foster care

📅 June 19th at 10:00 AM
📍 Crawford County Adult Education Center (The Hub Building)
301 Mt. Vista Blvd., Van Buren, AR

We hope you'll join us and be part of the conversation as we explore how to help families not just reunify—but flourish. ❤️

06/18/2026

✨ Panelist Spotlight: Amanda Myer ✨

We're honored to welcome Amanda Myer as a panelist at our upcoming alliance meeting on Foster Care Reunification.

Amanda is a wife to Patrick Myer and a proud mother of six. After experiencing her own family's reunification journey in 2019, she found her calling in this work and now serves as a Business Analyst at Restore Hope. Her personal experience gives her a unique perspective on the challenges families face, as well as the hope and healing that are possible when communities come together to support them.

Amanda knows firsthand that reunification is not simply an event—it's a journey. It takes perseverance, encouragement, and a community willing to walk alongside families as they rebuild trust and create a brighter future.

💙 Join us Friday, June 19th at 10:00 AM at the Crawford County Adult Education Center as we explore how communities can come together to support healing, stability, and hope long after reunification.

"Every reunited family is a reminder that second chances can change generations."

06/17/2026

✨ Panelist Spotlight: Abigail Whitson with Youth Villages ✨

We're excited to welcome Abigail from Youth Villages as a panelist at our upcoming alliance meeting on Foster Care Reunification!

Abigail is passionate about helping children, youth, and families access the resources and support they need to thrive. Through prevention, reunification, and independent living services, she works to empower families, strengthen connections, and create brighter futures for young people in our community.

Foster care reunification is more than a milestone—it's an ongoing journey of healing, stability, and hope. Join us as Abigail shares her experience and insight on how communities can come together to support families long after reunification.

📅 Friday, June 19th
🕙 10:00 AM
📍 Crawford County Adult Education Center

Together, we can help families build stronger futures.

💙 Hope grows when families heal and communities stand together.

06/17/2026

✨ Panelist Spotlight: Heather Sanders Webb ✨

We're excited to welcome Heather, Director of Operations and Development for Arkansas Family Alliance, as a panelist at our upcoming alliance meeting!

Prior to joining Arkansas Family Alliance, Heather spent seven years with Community Rescue Mission and has been involved with the Restore Hope 100 Families Initiative since its beginning in 2017. Originally from Virginia, Heather attended Louisiana State University before military life brought her family to Arkansas. Before transitioning into nonprofit leadership, she built a career in human resources and management, adapting to new roles and locations throughout her family’s military journey. Heather is the proud mother of two amazing daughters and is passionate about strengthening families and connecting communities to resources that create lasting change.

Reunification is about more than returning home—it's about restoring hope, rebuilding trust, and creating a path forward for families.

💙 Join us Friday, June 19th at 10:00 AM at the Crawford County Adult Education Center as we explore how communities can come together to support healing, stability, and hope long after reunification.

06/16/2026

🌟Panelist Spotlight🌟

Every family's story matters, and reunification is about so much more than simply returning home.

We're honored to welcome Karen Phillips as a panelist for this month's alliance meeting, "Reunification Beyond the Return Home." Her personal experience, professional expertise, and unwavering commitment to families make her a powerful voice in this important conversation.

Join us Friday, June 19th at 10am at the Crawford County Adult Education Center as we explore how communities can come together to support healing, stability, and hope long after reunification.

💙 Because strong families build strong communities.

Restore Hope

06/15/2026

🌟 Panelist Spotlight: Bobby Boyakin 🌟

We're excited to introduce Bobby Boyakin, one of the panelists for this month's alliance meeting, "Reunification Beyond the Return Home."

Bobby serves as the Business Administrator at Heritage Church and is deeply committed to strengthening families and supporting individuals through life's most difficult challenges. In addition to his role at the church, he serves as Vice-President of both Arkansas Addiction Crisis and Trauma Services and Head Start Child and Family Services.

Bobby also leads Celebrate Recovery at Heritage Church and mentors men who are overcoming addiction or transitioning back into the community after incarceration. His work reflects a passion for walking alongside people as they rebuild their lives and create lasting change for themselves and their families.

We are honored to have Bobby share his perspective as we discuss what it truly means to support families—not just when children return home, but throughout the lifelong journey of reunification.

💙 Reunification is more than a destination. It's a commitment to hope, healing, and lasting support.

Heritage.Church

06/15/2026

It takes a village! Fill out the registration form for this FREE event here: https://forms.uniqo.de/4nAgTJ

06/12/2026

It's been an eventful week!

On Wednesday, I had the opportunity to attend the annual conference of the Arkansas State Teachers Association in Little Rock. I had the privilege of meeting incredible leaders and difference-makers who are inspiring and empowering students across our state every day.

I was especially encouraged by hearing from author Kevin Hunt and previous superintendent CJ Huff with Bright Futures whose stories highlighted the impact of investing in children, families, and communities.

It was a joy to be present and an honor to share about the 100 Families Initiative with educators from across Arkansas. The work happening in our schools matters, and strong communities are built when we come together to support children and families.

Thank you, educators, for the incredibly important work you do each day. You are shaping the future, one student at a time. ❤️

Arkansas State Teachers Association
Bright Futures Arkansas
100 Families Initiative Arkansas