Restore Hope

Restore Hope Restore Hope connects city, county, and state partners to create local solutions for the restoration of families and hope for all Arkansans.
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Restore Hope is a software and services organization that helps communities achieve better outcomes for Justice and Child Welfare efforts. Our solutions focus on optimizing systems by improving the relationship among its parts.

06/01/2026

The barriers families feel when needing help oftentimes prevent them from seeking it.

A panel of family experts in Black Hawk County shared their experiences during the May Thrive Iowa Black Hawk County alliance meeting in Waterloo.

Grateful for the opportunity to be part of a powerful national conversation around foster care and family stability in W...
05/29/2026

Grateful for the opportunity to be part of a powerful national conversation around foster care and family stability in Washington, D.C.

Made possible by the Flourish Fund, this gathering brought together nearly 30 leaders from across the country to reimagine what’s possible for children and families in a time that calls for bold, community-led solutions.

Karen Phillips, COO of Restore Hope, shared how the Restore Hope Model equips communities to work together in a structured, collaborative way. It aligns resources, measures outcomes, and surrounds families with the support they need to move from crisis to stability.

Hosted by Unspoken and Dream Knitting, the group also spent time reflecting on a recent study exploring the foster care journey through the eyes of a child—highlighting the challenges and system gaps families face every day. While the findings were sobering, they also revealed opportunities to improve how communities respond and better support families.

We’re looking forward to bringing these insights back to the communities we serve and continuing the work of building stronger systems, together.

05/28/2026

Somebody Sees Me. Somebody Hears Me. A Voice for Foster Children

Melanie Allen, Executive Director of CASA of Crawford County, describes the difference a CASA advocate can make for a child in foster care.

CASA of Crawford County, Arkansas 100 Families Initiative of Crawford County

Across Arkansas, court teams are showing what it looks like to serve with purpose. Every day, they’re going beyond the b...
05/27/2026

Across Arkansas, court teams are showing what it looks like to serve with purpose.

Every day, they’re going beyond the bench to create real opportunities for people to rebuild their lives, restore stability, and move forward.

We’re grateful for judges, court staff, and partners who believe in people and put that belief into action. Your leadership is changing lives and strengthening communities.
Thank you for the work you do and the hope you bring with it. 💙

05/26/2026

Breaking the stigma around mental health starts with honest conversations and supporting the whole family.

Postpartum depression doesn’t only affect mothers. In this conversation, we discuss how fathers can also experience anxiety, depression, stress, and emotional struggles after a baby is born — often without even realizing it.

“You’re both pregnant together, so you’re going through this together.” ❤️

100 Families Initiative of Garland County

05/22/2026

Behind every statistic is a mother trying to hold things together. Housing instability, childcare gaps, transportation barriers, and mental health struggles often overlap in ways that can leave families feeling isolated and overwhelmed.

Many of our beliefs are formed when we’re children — shaped by family, culture, churches, schools, and the trusted adults around us. But healing and growth sometimes begin when we stop and ask: “What if this cycle doesn’t have to continue?”

Breaking generational trauma often means building entirely new ways of thinking, parenting, communicating, and coping. That isn’t easy. It takes awareness, support, and the courage to create a different path forward.

Read the full article: https://smartjustice.org/topic-areas/family-stability/panel-highlights-hidden-struggles-facing-mothers-and-families

We appreciated the opportunity to speak with lawmakers today about how Arkansas can better support some of our most vuln...
05/21/2026

We appreciated the opportunity to speak with lawmakers today about how Arkansas can better support some of our most vulnerable neighbors—those experiencing homelessness.

From integrating mental health and substance use treatment into housing services to developing data-driven strategies that help us better understand the challenges people are facing, meaningful progress starts with collaboration and informed solutions.

Thanks to our partners: Our House Fort Smith Police Department The Cicero Institute Arkansas Family Alliance

The Miller Cottages of Community Rescue Mission celebrated their ribbon cutting today—marking a new pathway forward for ...
05/20/2026

The Miller Cottages of Community Rescue Mission celebrated their ribbon cutting today—marking a new pathway forward for families moving from homelessness toward homeownership.

These transitional homes are designed to create a foundation for long-term stability.

Virgil Miller of Arvest Bank shared what makes this model different: "they won't be left alone." Families who move in will be surrounded by a system of support—learning financial skills, building savings, and even earning grants to help cover down payments and closing costs for their future homes.

The Miller Cottages are a stepping stone from crisis to thriving in housing.

We are proud of all the hard working, compassionate people who have contributed to this project and are excited for what this will mean for families in Fort Smith, Arkansas.

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05/19/2026

Great meeting in Canada for ! You guys are doing great work!

05/19/2026

Behind every overwhelmed parent is a story most people never see. 💔

Sometimes what families need most isn’t judgment — it’s someone who will listen, care, and help them take the next step forward. In this conversation, a frontline worker shares what it’s like supporting parents who are carrying burdens and why simply showing up can make all the difference.

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1400 W Markham Street Suite 300
Little Rock, AR
72209

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