The mission of Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter is to provide a safe haven, high-quality care and hope for the future to children who have been abandoned, abused or neglected. ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION: The Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter has provided hope to children in Arkansas since 1993. Composed of three pillars: The Shelter, Hope Academy and Foster for the Future, our programs utilize and develop cutting-edge practices, grounded in over 30 years of trauma-centered research, to holistically meet the needs of children who have experienced abuse, abandonment or neglect. We are dedicated to continuing to develop high-quality programs and fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration that will guide best practices for decades to come. OUR VALUES: Compassion : Recognize and meet the needs of children with respect, sensitivity and unconditional love Excellence: Set the standard for high-quality service to children by performing above the expected Integrity: Strive with our words and actions to be worthy of the trust placed in us