Restore Hope

We are so proud of the efforts of the 100 Families Initiative in Union County and the difference they are making in real people's lives. Click the article to Claire's story and about how a community came together to support her as she broke cycles and made a better future for herself and her kids. https://lnkd.in/gYbZQ6WP

View the full job description here: https://lnkd.in/gjEH7ydF The Assistant Financial Director will support the Financial Director in managing the financial activities of the organization. This role involves overseeing grant management, budgeting, financial reporting, and compliance with funding requirements. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in non-profit financial management, particularly with federal grants and foundation funding.

"Many people want to break generational trauma," Dr. Dana Watson says, "They want to do better. They just sometimes do not have the very basic breaks that would allow them to do that, to break out of the cycle or to make the changes that they know they want to make in the future." How can we advocate for people with mental health issues? Read what the experts have to say in this short recap of a 100 Families Initiative meeting. https://lnkd.in/ghfZARun

Did you miss our community discussion this week on finding alternatives to jail for people having a mental health crisis? No worries, SmartJustice was there to cover it and has this article. #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #MentalHealthMatters #mentalhealthsupport #mentalwellness

Parenting through Trauma. Wow, how can we begin to understand the resilience required for success? Thankfully, the 100 Families Initiative is made up of community leaders with the resources and collaborative mindset to provide support for these families. So thankful to our panelists for their courage and compassion: Marie Robinson Dr. Lisa Albuja Kate Maurras Eric Pokorney Heather Edwards Abbie Taylor Cox

This is such a great podcast featuring Casey Beard, Juvenile Division Chief Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, and Montez Hardaway, who works at the prosecutor’s office and has lived experience with child welfare and juvenile justice system. It is incredible that Pulaski County Prosecutor Will Jones, Cheif Deputy Prosecutor Kelly Ward, and Casey are investing in an innovative approach. They are committed to prosecuting and keeping our community safe, but they are taking a parallel approach to strategically identify juvenile cases and situations where they can work collaboratively with the juvenile, family, and community to implement strategies to reduce violence and connect with youth and families to prevent interactions with the criminal or child welfare system. Thank you for investing and leading with a transformational approach to move upstream and help youth be successful! I loved the partnership and shout out to Restore Hope and Carter’s crew!

An inspiring day in Little Rock at the 100 Families Initiative meeting! The panel discussion dove into how our community and law enforcement can best support people with mental health conditions, emphasizing the importance of finding alternatives to incarceration. So much valuable networking and impactful conversation! Thanks to our panelists: Sgt. Douglas Bjork - Pulaski County, Arkansas Sheriff’s Office Heather Mahan - MEMS Transportation Johnisha Graham - Little Rock Police Department Heath Helton - Little Rock Police Dep #MentalHealthMatters #MentalHealthSupport #MentalHealthServices #100FamiliesInitiative Deanna Walderns LaShanna Bruce

Judge Clayton McCall says this new initiative could💥"spark a cultural revolution."💥 It was collaboration in action when Judges, law enforcement, and treatment providers, gathered in Pope County to talk about a new initiative underway called the✨Smart Justice District Court Pretrial Initiative.✨ Take a peek 👀at their discussion and their plans for the future by reading this article.👇 https://lnkd.in/gqgRiXqU

We Highly recommend you go see this powerful movie! Sound of Hope: The Story of Possom Trot 🎥 We had the opportunity to watch this film about foster care with a room full of advocates and community leaders. Go buy tickets!! 🎟️ You won’t be disappointed. ✨Thank you to Every Child Arkansas and to our panelists from the Q&A following the showing! Tiffany Wright Jerome Strickland, MBA Kristi Putnam Mischa Martin

We are thrilled and deeply grateful to announce that we have been chosen as a grant recipient by the Blue & You Foundation! 🙌 The grant is designed to improve the well-being of Arkansans by implementing projects that will address the social determinants of health. Social determinants of health are the conditions in which you are born, grow, live, and work that can impact your overall health - economic stability, neighborhoods and safe housing, healthcare access, access to quality education, and social and community context. Restore Hope will be using the grant funding to expand its 100 Families Initiative into Mississippi, Independence, and Jefferson counties, offering families collaborative case management. The funding will also provide direct client assistance with transportation, food, childcare, housing, and education needs. Thank you for your continued support! 💙 #Grateful #GrantRecipient #CommunitySupport #ThankYou #MakingADifference #TogetherWeCan