Connected Families NEA Ministry Center Is Officially Open!
Hope is happening in Northeast Arkansas! ABCFM has officially opened the Connected Families NEA Ministry Center in Jonesboro, creating a new hub where children and families can find practical resources, professional counseling, meaningful connection, and Christ-centered hope.
Back to School in Drew County
Back-to-school expenses can add up quickly for families. Thanks to the generosity of the Drew County community, several local families received the school supplies, activity fee assistance, and resources they needed to begin the year with encouragement and support.
Join Us for the Connected NEA Grand Opening
You're invited to celebrate the grand opening of Connected NEA in Jonesboro! Tour the new ministry center, meet the team, help fill the Toy Bus, and discover how ABCFM is expanding Christ-centered care for children and families in Northeast Arkansas.
Expanding Hope Through Irlen Syndrome Screening
Arkansas Baptist Children & Family Ministries is expanding services for children in foster care through Irlen Syndrome screening. Learn how Ellen Grace's new certification will help identify visual processing challenges and provide children with the support they need to thrive.
Partnering with Camp Siloam to Serve Arkansas Families
This summer, ABCFM is partnering with Camp Siloam to share ways individuals and families can serve vulnerable children across Arkansas. Learn how Connected Families and other Christ-centered ministries are making a difference and how you can get involved.
Celebrating Impact at the ABCFM Annual Golf Classic
The ABCFM Annual Golf Classic in Rogers brought together sponsors, partners, and supporters for a day of fellowship and generosity. Thanks to faithful community partners like Lindsey Construction, the tournament helps provide Christ-centered family services, foster care support, adoption services, counseling, and family ministries for children and families throughout Arkansas.
Living the Call: A Christ-Centered Foster Family in Arkansas
Angela and Randy Jones have faithfully served children in Arkansas foster care since 2018, offering a Christ-centered home filled with love, stability, and support.
A Faithful Yes: Celebrating a Foster Family Who Makes a Lasting Impact
Earlier this year, Jeff and Dee Tipton were recognized as a Connected Families Foster Family of the Month. Their Christ-centered home has become a place of hope and belonging for children across Arkansas.
A Name, A Family, A Future: Liam’s Adoption Story
After 963 days in foster care, Liam’s adoption story is a powerful picture of faith, community, and the lasting impact of Christ-centered family services.
Strengthening Hope and Healing Through Partnership
Through the support of Heart of Arkansas United Way, Living Well Professional Counseling has expanded trauma-informed, Christ-centered counseling services—bringing greater hope and healing to individuals and families in our community.
Jesus sees the unseen
Before anyone else noticed him, Jesus noticed the boy. In a crowd of thousands, Jesus chose one unseen child and invited him into a miracle—reminding us that God sees, values, and works through those others may overlook.
One Yes at a Time
Carl and Jennifer Newman did not expect their foster care journey to begin the way it did.
Family for a Season: What One Yes Made Possible
Saying yes to foster care did not happen on the same day for Travis and Becca. Their journey began years before they ever opened their home.
One Late-Night Yes
Late one night, our on-call placement team received an urgent request for two siblings who needed immediate safety.
Forever: Kai’s Adoption Story
Families often describe adoption as a journey marked by hope, waiting, prayer, and unexpected turns. This National Adoption Month, we’re honored to share a story written directly by one of our Connected Families, one that began with a nervous yes and grew into a beautiful forever.
Read their story, in their own words.
Finding Peace in a Season of Togetherness
Holidays can bring joy — and stress. If you’re feeling anxious about family gatherings this Thanksgiving, take heart. Find encouragement through Scripture, rest, and prayer as you learn to set healthy, God-honoring boundaries and experience the peace that only Christ can give.
The Search Is On: Helping Families Say Yes
Across Arkansas, hundreds of children are entering foster care each year, walking through their hardest season. The Search Is On is a new campaign from ABCFM inviting churches and families to help find and support foster families. The need is real, but it is not beyond reach. Learn how you can be part of the solution and help every child find safety, stability, and hope.
Aiming for Impact: A Great Day Supporting Arkansas Families
The Annual Jacksonville Trapshoot fundraiser brought together participants, sponsors, and volunteers for a day of fun and friendly competition—all in support of ABCFM’s mission to build, strengthen, and restore Arkansas families through Christ-centered care.