PBHS senior gets $1,000 scholarship
The Gamma Psi Sigma Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. presented a $1,000 scholarship to Trenton S. Harris, a Pine Bluff High School senior.
Justin Harmon, representing Phi Beta Sigma, presented the scholarship to Harris during the school's senior awards assembly Thursday, according to a news release.
Harris plans to attend the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff in the fall. The fraternity members wish him a very successful future, a spokesman said.
Program underway for teen parents
A baby shower is offered upon completion of the Turning Point Young Parent Program for Pregnant Parenting Teens, according to a news release.
Sessions are set from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday at the House of Da'Borah & More, 1303 W. Fifth Ave., Pine Bluff. This project for young mothers and fathers is hosted by Turning Point Youth Center Inc. in conjunction with the Arkansas Children's Hospital Satellite for Safe Sleep Program, according to a news release.
Highlights of the program include connecting teen parents with community resources, increasing participants' parenting skills and promoting education on child safety, nutrition, discipline and developmental stages of life.
In addition to a baby shower, participants will receive a certificate upon completion of program. The parenting program is also accepting donations.
Details: Yolanda Pitts, program director, (870) 643-6540, or Pamela Barnes Earnest, assistant director, (870) 395-1954.
Foster parents sought for kids in state
As part of National Foster Care Month, The CALL in Arkansas is working to find 2,500 homes for children removed from residences because of crisis, neglect or abuse, according to a news release.
More foster families are needed. There are approximately 4,710 children in foster care statewide and 1,510 foster families open. On average, 20 children across Arkansas are removed from their homes and placed in the foster care system daily.
Over 8,000 Arkansas children spend time in foster care yearly, according to the release. The CALL mobilizes local churches to raise up and support foster families. In 2020, it supported more than 901 foster homes caring for 3,810 children and youth, the release read.
The organization is launching a campaign to highlight "Why Foster Care?" focusing on the need for additional foster families and how everyone can get involved and do something to serve children and families. The CALL strives to provide resources and support to foster families every step of the way.
Details: TheCALLinArkansas.org or Facebook.com/TheCALLinAR. For a local affiliate of The CALL, contact Jill Bobo, (501) 580-1214 or jbobo@thecallinarkansas.org.