Immerse Hopes to Fill the Gaps to Help Youth in Foster Care in Northwest Arkansas

April 28, 2025—A nonprofit organization is moving into Northwest Arkansas to assist teenagers aging out of the foster care system after a recent assessment showed the region needs more services to help them.

"Abuse, neglect and trauma wreak havoc on the relationships, identity and resilience of youth from crisis, which makes their transition to adulthood extremely challenging," said Eric Gilmore, founder and chief executive officer of Immerse Arkansas.

"When we surround them with unconditional relationships, tools that anticipate their needs and dreams and a vision for their restored future, we create a climate that leads to healing, growth and transformation."

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