Northwest Arkansas Childrens Shelter

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April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. In honor, and to raise awareness, every dollar donated in April will be doubled by our Board of Directors – up to $75,000! Give your gift of HOPE today!

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Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter
860 NW Vaughn Road
Bentonville, AR 72713
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If you are interested in making a donation of stock, the required information is below:
Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter
Broker Dealer: Arvest Wealth Management, clearing through Pershing
Acct #WAB086414
DTC #0443

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Demonte

Recently, we had an intelligent, hard-working young man in our care. His name was Demonte* and he was 15 years old. One day, he got upset in class and took off out of the building like he was planning to run away. This is not an uncommon reaction from the children in our care. Many […]

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Meet Demonte

Recently, we had an intelligent, hard-working young man in our care. His name was Demonte* and he was 15 years old. One day, he got upset in class and took off out of the building like he was planning to run away. This is not an uncommon reaction from the children in our care. Many have been taught that their only two options, when circumstances are beyond their control, are fight or flight. This time, Demonte chose flight.
Lisa, one of our amazing Youth Care Specialists, followed after him and was calling out his name to stop him from walking away. Finally, he did stop and Lisa was able to convince him to return. Later that afternoon, when he was talking through what had happened, he said, “When I heard Mrs. Lisa saying my name, it made me realize that no one in my family or in my life would ever have cared if I ran away. The only reason I stopped is because I knew Mrs. Lisa must care about me because she came after me.”
This is just one story, among hundreds each year, that shows how much our youth care staff impact the children in our care – every day. It is an honor to be here for these kids when they need us the most.
*name and image changed to protect privacy

Thank you for being here and helping take care of us. We love you all!

Pearson siblings, ages 12, 8, 6

The Shelter felt like a family to me – always helping me when I needed it and making me feel at ease. I might be leaving, but a part of me is staying.

Chelle, age 16

The staff treated me as if I were their family. They were always there for me and always reminded me of my worth.

Kiyasha, age 15