This is no way to grow up. In fact, putting together a village is one of their dreams. We want to let these foster kids feel part of everything in the community. Why, they could have a dozen grandparents. Clem also wears another hat, that of executive director of Arnette House.
Volunteers provide everything from music education to respite for the foster parents.
We want the foster kids to do all the things a normal kid does, not just to survive. The mission of Sheltering Arms is to support, expand, improve and develop model programs and services. They have none of the above yet. But they do have big hearts and a faith conviction that these problems need willing citizens to take up the cause. They are willing.