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We’re so happy to welcome Vickie Desire Nasirumbi  to Bringing Families Together!  She joined our Case Management Team  in June 2025  as a Family Service Worker , bringing international experience, deep compassion and a heart for advocacy to her work with children and families. Before joining BFT, Vickie Desire served as a Social Worker with Save the Children–Africa  and United Nations Women , where she supported families through crisis, education, and empowerment programs. H

We’re thrilled to introduce Kelly Selby , who joined our Parenting+Plus Program  in July 2025 as a Family Support Specialist ! Kelly brings with her a wealth of experience supporting parents and children with disabilities, trauma and mental health needs—including work with families involved in foster care. For the last eight years before joining BFT, she has dedicated her career to helping families strengthen relationships, build resilience, and find hope through education an

We’re excited to introduce another incredible addition to our Bringing Families Together family — Gillian Blount , who joined our Case Management Team in July 2025 as a Family Service Worker! Gillian brings both passion and strong professional experience to her role, holding M.S. and B.S. degrees  and several years of experience supporting children, youth and families across Arkansas. Before joining BFT, she worked as a Qualified Behavioral Health Professional and Case Manage

We’re thrilled to welcome Daqez Davis  to our Bringing Families Together family! Daqez joined our Case Management Team in June 2025 as a Family Service Worker , and he’s already making an impact with his steady presence, dedication, and commitment to the families we serve. With a B.S. degree  and four years of experience in behavioral health , Daqez brings both professional expertise and a genuine heart for helping others. His background has shaped his understanding of how co

Community Services Coordinator | Parenting+Plus Team This month, we’re proud to celebrate someone whose work has shaped Bringing Families...

Family Service Worker | Case Management Team At Bringing Families Together, we believe success is about more than milestones—it’s about...

We’re excited to introduce one of the newer members of our Bringing Families Together family— Shelby Howard , who joined our Case Management Team in June 2025 as a Family Service Worker! Shelby came to BFT with 20 years of experience in social services , including leadership roles supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, work with children and youth in residential care, and service with the Tennessee Children’s Division. His extensive backgroun

What picture comes to mind when you hear the term “social worker”? If you are like many Americans, you pictured a woman. Much like nurses and teachers, many think of social services as a female-dominated field. These disciplines require patience, empathy, and a caring spirit to be successful. Women are indeed drawn to such jobs. For example, statistics show that about 79% of social workers are women versus about 21% of men. However, more Americans are breaking from traditiona

At Bringing Families Together, our mission is built on caring for children — not just in the big moments, but in the small, unexpected ones that matter just as much. This year, our office has been busier than ever. On most workdays, at least one young person has been here with us — sometimes staying for the day, sometimes overnight, and sometimes for much longer — while waiting for a foster home to be found. It’s not ideal for them; these kids need loving homes. And it means

Not everyone can lead with both heart and strength—but Regine Brown  does just that. Regine began her journey with Bringing Families Together  in January 2023  as a Family Service Worker . It didn’t take long for her strengths to shine. With a sharp mind, a grounded presence, and a passion for serving others, she quickly stepped into leadership—first as a Lead Family Service Worker , and currently as our Foster Care Case Management Supervisor . Through every role, Regine has

And that's a WINNER! At Bringing Families Together, we believe the heart of our work is the incredible team behind it. That’s why every...

This June, Bringing Families Together  celebrates a milestone we’re incredibly proud of— 26 years  of strengthening families, supporting...

Sometimes it’s the quiet, thoughtful touches—the ones that don’t scream for attention but leave a lasting impression—that tell you the...

At Bringing Families Together , we’re serious about supporting youth, foster families and birth families—but we also know the importance...

Please join us in giving a warm welcome to Lonnie “Junior” Cross, Jr. , who joined Bringing Families Together  in January 2025  as a...

We’re thrilled to welcome Mae Jackson  to the Bringing Families Together  team! Mae joined us in November 2024  as a Family Development...

We are beyond excited to welcome Dale “DJ” Elbert  to the Bringing Families Together family! DJ joined our Case Management Team in...

We are thrilled to welcome DeRon Terry  to the Bringing Families Together family! DeRon joined our Case Management Team in January 2025...

We are excited to welcome ReShara “Shae” Brown to the Bringing Families Together family! Shae joined our Case Management Team in February...

We are thrilled to recognize Angel Crawford  as Bringing Families Together’s April Employee of the Month ! Angel has been with BFT since...