It was one of the worst cases of neglect the police officer had ever seen. The children were covered in grime, clearly malnourished and sleeping on filthy pallets on the floor. The house had no running water and roaches infested the kitchen. There were visible scratches, bruises and burns on the children’s bodies. This wasn’t […]
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We love our team!
The Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter offers so much more than 3 meals and a bed to kids in crisis. However, none of it would be possible without our amazing Education and Youth Care Teams. They are the true heroes – meeting each child’s unique needs at the most difficult time in their lives. Here, in […]
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Anaiya Daniels named new Elementary Teacher
We are pleased to announce that Anaiya Daniels has been named the new Elementary Teacher at the Shelter’s On-Site School. Anaiya has been a valued member of the Shelter team since 2015. Here in her own words, she tells the story of how her journey to help kids in crisis led her to the Shelter. […]
Hanna Joins NWACS Board of Directors
We are pleased to announce the addition of Will Hanna to our board of directors! “It is truly an honor to be a member of the NWACS Board of Directors and have the opportunity to be a part of the group that guides this organization,” Hanna said. “These are very exciting times for the Northwest Arkansas Children’s […]
Charter school in Northwest Arkansas for kids in trauma favored
Jake Gibbs, Education Director, and Maury Peterson, Executive Director of the Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter watch Tuesday, August 13, in Little Rock as their charter school application is approved by the Charter Authorizing Panel. – Photo by John Sykes Jr. Story by Cynthia Howell, Arkansas Democrat Gazette