It Takes a Village Feature: Tamesha Brown, L.O.V.E.D Foundation It takes a village to create change in child welfare. That’s why Arms Wide created It Takes a Village, which aims to improve outcomes for Black children in foster care. Black children make up 47% of children in foster care in Greater Houston but represent only

Kinship caregivers represent 39% of care for children placed in the foster care system, and they play a vital role in a child’s wellbeing. September is National Kinship Care Month, so we put together a list of 5 Things to Know about Kinship Care. #1: Kinship Care is when a relative or close friend is

Danielle Smith, a recent graduate from Prairie View A&M University, dreams of transforming lives of children by improving the child welfare system. After being adopted at the age of 4 through Arms Wide Adoption Services (then Spaulding for Children), she found herself with an adoptive family who loved her unconditionally and pushed her to be

If you make money in the stock market, you’re probably familiar with paying Capital Gain Tax (CGT) to the IRS. Arms Wide Adoption Services has recently partnered with DonateStock to give our supporters an option that will help you save on capital gains tax while making a lasting impact on the children we serve. In

Black children are overrepresented in child welfare, and it’s a systemic issue. For instance, in Harris County, Black children make up 18% of the child population and 47% of children who enter foster care. Compare this to white children: they make up 22% of the child population and only 16% of the children who are

May is National Foster Care Month, so it’s a perfect time to shed some light on some of the key current needs. One of the biggest needs right now is supportive, loving families for teenagers. Many people don’t know that teenagers in foster care face severe challenges the day they turn 18. In Texas, over

Arms Wide Adoption Services cares about your child and their future. That’s why we are offering a scholarship opportunity from our David and Jacque Holland Scholarship Endowment Fund. Students who were adopted or are in foster care placement with Spaulding for Children/Arms Wide Adoption Services or Christian Child Help Foundation are eligible to apply. ELIGIBILITY

The pandemic has caused hardship for everyone, especially our most vulnerable children who are at risk of abuse and neglect. This April, we mark Child Abuse Prevention Month by sharing how COVID-19 has impacted children at risk and how your actions can help. It’s no secret that public health emergencies increase risk for child abuse

    Want a chance to win a $25 Amazon Gift Card or other Arms Wide Adoption Services swag? Help us Go Blue for Child Abuse Prevention Month to enter the 2021 Go Blue Day Giveaway! How to Enter: Take a photo of yourself wearing blue and post it on your Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram