Resources

Trauma-Informed Parenting & Family Support

These resources are for families navigating trauma-informed care and parenting strategies.

• Unplowed Ground – Trauma-Informed Therapeutic Parenting
  Helping parents and caregivers understand and respond to trauma in children.
• The Call
  Supporting foster and adoptive families in Arkansas with training, resources, and community.
• CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates)
  Advocating for children in foster care, ensuring they receive the care and attention they deserve.

Child Welfare, Foster Care & Adoption

These resources focus on foster care, adoption, and supporting children through the system.

• Project Zero
  Ensuring every child in Arkansas has a family by supporting foster and adoptive families.
• Operation Underground Railroad
  Working to rescue children from human trafficking and exploitation, providing awareness and resources to protect children.

Disability & Special Needs Support

For clients seeking guidance and support related to disabilities.

• Disability Resource Center
  Providing information, resources, and guidance for individuals with disabilities and their families.

Fieldwork & Educational Partnerships

Joyous OT is proud to collaborate with educational institutions to support the next generation of occupational therapists through fieldwork opportunities.

• Baptist Health College Little Rock (BHCLR) – OTA Program
  Joyous OT partners with BHCLR, an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program, to provide fieldwork opportunities in a trauma-informed care setting. Since 2021, we’ve had the privilege of hosting BHCLR students, offering them hands-on experience while helping them develop skills in trauma-informed therapy.
• Harding University – OT Program
  In collaboration with Harding University’s OT program, we offer fieldwork placements that allow students to immerse themselves in trauma-informed care practices. In 2024, we were excited to welcome our first Harding University student, reinforcing our commitment to fostering the next generation of occupational therapists.