The CALL

April 13/14 & 27/28

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!

Come join us for an informational meeting to see how you can get involved and make a difference. The CALL Informational Meeting will address fostering, adopting, respite care, mentoring and volunteering.

Want to FOSTER or ADOPT?  Want to VOLUNTEER?  Want to know more about who we are and what we do?  Do you have questions about FOSTER or ADOPTION CARE? Then we can’t wait to meet you!  Please join us as we partner with DHS in the first step for all of these options.

*Please note that all household adults must attend.

*Childcare is not provided.

Support group for foster and adoptive parents of teenagers. 2 C.E.U. hours may be given. We will meet in “The Commons”. Look for The CALL sign.

Calling all Drew County Foster & Adoptive Families!

You are invited to The CALL in Drew County’s Foster & Adoptive Family Support Group!

The group is open to all Drew County foster & adoptive families, both DHS recruited and CALL recruited.

This is a place to connect and find encouragement and support from your fellow foster & adoptive families!

A meal will be provided prior to the meeting, as well as organized, supervised childcare during the group.

This support group for foster and adoptive families will be held the 4th Thursday each month. You do not need to pre-register; you’re welcome to simply show up. Child care is not provided, but there will be space for children to hang out while the parents share. 2 CEUs will be provide for attendance.

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.

Tax receipts are available for your donation.

Maumelle CALL Mall is open the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month from 4 pm – 6 pm. Open until 10:00 pm by appointment. The entrance is off Millwood and the mall is located in the the two story building.

Join us at Grace Community church for Sunday morning service at 9:30 am and again at 11:00 am. We have a special guest, Ava who was adopted as a child and has begun singing/songwriting about her experience. She’ll perform two songs at both the 9:30 am service and the 11:00 am service.

We’d love to see you there!