Here are all upcoming events for The CALL around the state.
Please note that many events are for one county only (due to the county-based nature of The CALL’s work).
To find a listing of events for a particular county, find your county here.
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5K Adopt adoption Ashley County awareness Boone & Newton Counties Bradley County CALL Closet CALL Mall Cleburne Cleburne County Crawford/Sebastian Crossett drew Drew County education ETC Foster foster care Foster Care Awareness Month Foster Care Closet franklin Fundraiser Heber Springs hope info info meeting Informational Meeting johnson Kid fun run life skills marioncounty@thecallinarkansas.org meeting Monticello Mum Sale partners Perry Perry County Pope County PRIDE Training Saline Saline Co sup Support Group teens training Union County volumnteer volunteer volunteer fair Warren worship
Every foster and adoptive family is required to complete 30 hours of state training. Our dedicated volunteers teach the classes at no cost to the state. If you are a new foster or adoptive family you will receive the link to register directly from our office.
October 12/13 & 26/27
The 30hr training required in order to be certified as a foster, adoptive or respite home. Please ensure you have attended an information meeting and turned in your background checks 30 days prior to attending this training. Registration is required.
Saturdays 9am-6pm Lunch, water and snacks will be provided
Sundays 1pm-7pm Water and snacks will be provided
We will not be able to provide childcare.
We can’t wait to see you there!
Foster parents and caseworkers are invited to come and select FREE consignment-quality clothing and shoes for foster children. Clothing is organized on racks by size — ranging from infant through elementary school age. Baby items such as blankets, bedding, cribs, swings, pack-n-plays, etc, are often available as well. Items needed include: more infant and toddler clothing, baby items, diapers, uniforms. The CALL Mall does not accept adult clothing. Donations can be brought on Fridays or by appointment. For more information, contact Carolyn Hanks at 501-425-7194 or Joanna Bearden at 501-626-9337.
Located at 2010 Military Road, Benton, AR 72015
Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:00 am-3:00 pm and Saturdays 9:00 am-10:00 am
The CALL Foster Care Closet Donations
YES, PLEASE:
- New or Like-new in-season Clothing & shoes, sizes preemie-Kids’ size 14
- Diaper bags, back packs, luggage in good condition
- NEW toys (with tags or in boxes to give as gifts)
- Baby & toddler equipment:
- Car seats with 2 years left before expiration, never in an accident
- Cribs manufactured after June 28, 2011
- $20-$50 Gift cards for teens in foster care to local stores (Target, Kohl’s, Shoe Carnival, TJMaxx, Walmart)
NO, THANK YOU:
- No Stuffed Animals
- No USED toys
- No Hats or Hair bows
- No Swim Suits or Cover Ups
- No Sports Equipment or Cleats
- NO Used socks & underwear
Tax receipts are available for your donation.
Foster parents and caseworkers are invited to come and select FREE consignment-quality clothing and shoes for foster children. Clothing is organized on racks by size — ranging from infant through elementary school age. Baby items such as blankets, bedding, cribs, swings, pack-n-plays, etc, are often available as well. Items needed include: more infant and toddler clothing, baby items, diapers, uniforms. The CALL Mall does not accept adult clothing. Donations can be brought on Fridays or by appointment. For more information, contact Carolyn Hanks at 501-425-7194 or Joanna Bearden at 501-626-9337.
Register at the following link:
Are you ready to be part of the solution to Arkansas’ crisis in foster care? Do you want to make a difference that will last a lifetime to a child who may lose hope for a forever family? You can be the one that will change a child’s life forever!
If you have questions or are ready to get started in opening your home, please join us at our informational meeting. We will share how we will walk beside you on this life changing journey into fostering or adopting.
Are you ready to be part of the solution to Arkansas’ crisis in foster care? Do you want to make a difference that will last a lifetime to a child who may lose hope for a forever family? You can be the one that will change a child’s life forever!
If you have questions or are ready to get started in opening your home, please join us at our informational meeting. We will share how we will walk beside you on this life changing journey into fostering or adopting.
The CALL Informational Meetings for Prospective Foster, Adoptive and Respite Care Parents, Mentors, and Volunteers
If you are interested in finding out more about how to help children in foster care through fostering, adopting, respite care, mentoring or volunteering in some other way, please come to one of these meetings. In the Information Meeting, you will get your questions answered, hear more about The CALL, the needs of children in the foster system, and many ways that you can get involved in serving them. No obligation. Refreshments will be served.