LOVED Project Updates

LOVED Project now covers 18 counties across NE AR. They are: Independence, White, Stone, Cleburne, Woodruff, Jackson, Crittenden, Poinsett, Cross, Fulton, Izard, Sharp, Randolph, Craighead, Clay, Greene, Mississippi and Lawrence Counties.

Sudburry Radio Group will air a Radio PSA about the LOVED Project Heart Gallery throughout our new counties and their broadcast area.

Several referrals for children searching for their Forever Family has resulted in photos being added to the Heart Gallery and new photographers joining the group to donate their professional services to better the chances of adoption.

LOVED Project Mentor Program is coming along quite well with new mentors being assigned to form relationships with children who find themselves in the middle of the foster system.

Heart Gallery original and digital are being updated but will soon be back out on the road - look for updates on venues coming soon.

Summer is winding down but it has been great teaming up with the likes of Frito Lay for a 'Day In The Park' for Craighead County Foster Children, with the Adoption Specialist Group on the 2010 Adoption Picnic and with Mastercraft along with several community members who worked on 'A Kid Friendly Lobby' at Craighead County DHS. THANKS to ALL who have helped!!

YOU are what makes the difference,
Director Amy Harris

Frito Lay Day In The Park

Such a great activity! THANK YOU Frito Lay for sponsoring this day that allowed the Craighead County foster children to have a Fun Day! Pictured are Frito Lay HR Charles Jordan, Jr, DCFS Supervisor Melrita Garrett and LOVED Project Director Amy Harris.
Check out all the great photos on www.lovedproject.com Events Folders then Outreach

2010 Spring Edition

JUNE 2010 Heart Gallery Venue

The Heart Gallery can be viewed throughout this month at the Assembly of God Church in Timbo Valley AR. Everyone in the Stone County area are welcome to attend services and view the children that are in search for a Forever Family.

2010 Adoption Picnic

The LOVED Project in conjunction with the DCFS Sherri Guthrie Adoption Specialist Group held an Adoption Picnic over the weekend at the beautiful Lake Frierson State Park Pavilion. With attendees enjoying the wonderful scenery of the park, connections were made between children searching for a Forever Family and the homes that have meet all criteria to adopt children out of the State of Arkansas foster system.

"What a blessing it is to be a part of this special  life changing event." Thank You to the Park Employees, Volunteers, Adoption Specialist Group, Set-Up/Clean Up Crew, Sponsors and the LOVED Project Mentors-Thank You each for spending your day working to assist me in making this a special day for the children!

Amy Harris, Director

In Honor of May being National Foster Care Month

The LOVED Project Heart Gallery is being displayed at Deshea Baptist Church in Batesville, AR. Youth Minister Josh Swinea is pictured with the photos of children searching for a FOREVER FAMILY. Thanks to Josh, Sherri and Grant for their assistance in bringing these children's needs to that area of our state.

NHS EAST/BETA CLUB donate from the HEART

Thank You NHS EAST & BETA Clubs for donating to the LOVED Project Heart Gallery Children. Now the children's photo sessions will be extra special when they receive the care packages these groups have provided. Pictured are left to right: BETA President Chelsea Harral, Jonesboro Sun's Anthony Childress, EAST members Rich Stone & Victoria Black, and LOVED Project Director Amy Harris.