"The World Just Needs A Little More Love."

Arkansas needs more Foster and Adoptive homes. The inspiration to dive into fostering or adoption can come straight out of the blue.

Nearly two years ago Morgan and Jeremy Heffner toured the Arkansas Sherriff’s Youth Ranch (ASYR) near Batesville while researching prospective wedding venues. Since 1976, the Arkansas Sheriffs' Youth Ranch has provided a safe, emotionally-supportive home environment for children entering foster care across Arkansas.

After hearing about the ranch’s mission, Morgan, a night shift nurse, made a casual inquiry about open jobs at the ranch. A month would pass with no word from the ranch, until the day Morgan quit her nursing position. An email from the ranch about an open case manager position would change the Heffner’s lives forever.


Video by Stephen B. Thornton , Arkansas Department of Human Services Office of Communications and Community Engagement.

Music by bensound.com