[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 170 (Tuesday, October 17, 2023)]
[Senate]
[Pages S5044-S5045]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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           RECOGNIZING ARKANSAS TRUE VISION CHILDREN'S HOMES

 Mr. BOOZMAN. Mr. President, I rise today to honor Arkansas 
True Vision Children's Homes for its tremendous work on behalf of 
children in foster care.
  The Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute--CCAI--recently 
recognized Arkansas True Vision as a 2023 Angels in Adoption honoree. I 
believe it is well-deserved for the organization's clear dedication to 
ensuring better outcomes for children in foster care. CCAI coordinates 
the Angels in Adoption program and raises awareness about the tens of 
thousands of orphans and foster children in the United States and the 
millions of orphans around the world in need of permanent homes.
  Arkansas True Vision operates three facilities in the State to 
address a variety of critical needs--helping children in dire 
situations, supporting foster children who need special care, and 
keeping sibling groups together. This nonprofit organization supports 
40-50 kids daily and is a licensed service provider for the Arkansas 
Department of Children and Family Services. In addition to its mission 
of caring for kids in emergencies and long-term foster care, the 
organization has also assisted in 60 adoptions since 2015. The Florence 
Crittenton Home in Little Rock opened in 2004 as True Vision's first 
children's home. It serves as a residential group home providing 
emergency shelter services and long-term residential care for children 
and adolescents in need of a safe and secure environment.
  The Maggie House in Charleston provides long term residential care to 
foster children, many with complex cases. The kids live in small group 
cottages and are supported by house parents, case managers, therapists, 
and many other community and school resources.
  In addition, Arkansas True Vision's newest mission is the Young 
Children's Home in Fort Smith. This unique program has become a model 
for home-based foster care where three special houses provide care for 
sibling groups on a neighborhood style campus.
  As a member of the Congressional Coalition on Adoption, I am inspired 
by the work of Arkansas True Vision's volunteers, direct care staff, 
leaders, and community partners who are working every day to improve 
the lives of young people.

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  On behalf of the people of the Natural State, I extend my gratitude 
and congratulations to Arkansas True Vision Children's Homes for this 
recognition and the positive impact it will continue to make in the 
lives of youth in need of safe and loving homes.

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