Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.10, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Family Ark: Every Family Matters Family Ark: Every Family Matters ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://thefamilyark.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Family Ark Celebrates National Foster Care Month](https://thefamilyark.org/blog/family-ark-celebrates-national-foster-care-month/) - Jeffersonville, Indiana- May, 19, 2020. May is National Foster Care Month, a time dedicated to highlight the difference that foster parents make in the lives of children and youth in our community. Traditionally, Family Ark celebrates their foster families with a celebration on their 83-acre campus, but with restrictions on social gatherings, the foster care - [National Foster Care Month](https://thefamilyark.org/blog/national-foster-care-month/) - May is National Foster Care Month, a time to acknowledge foster parents, family members, volunteers, mentors, policymakers, child welfare professionals, and other members of the community who help children and youth in foster care find permanent homes and connections. During National Foster Care Month, we renew our commitment to ensuring a bright future for the - [Special Thanks to "Giving Hope to Families" Sponsors](https://thefamilyark.org/blog/special-thanks-to-giving-hope-to-families-sponsors/) - Special thanks to all of the sponsors who helped make "Giving Hope to Families" such a success! We appreciate each and every one of you! Compassion Sponsors LMH Architecture The Hazel and Walter T. Bales Foundation Empowerment Sponsor Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Partnership Sponsor Falls City Brewing Company Dinner Sponsor Joe Huber Family Farm - [Family Ark Hosts Ribbon Cutting!](https://thefamilyark.org/uncategorized/family-ark-hosts-ribbon-cutting/) - [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The ribbon cutting for our new Behavioral Health Center was a big success! Thanks to everyone for stopping by and sharing in our excitement. A special thank you to Mayor Mike Moore for officiating! [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] - [Family Ark Behavioral Health Center](https://thefamilyark.org/uncategorized/1285-2/) - Family Ark is pleased to welcome Dr. Ora Frankel, M.D. and Dr. Kathleen Gallagher, PsyD., H.S.P.P. to our team! Dr. Frankel will serve as the Psychiatrist at Family Ark Behavioral Center and Dr. Gallagher will serve as Clinical Psychologist. Family Ark Behavioral Health Center is now taking appointments for mid-October and will offer medication management, - [Family Ark Featured in Extol Magazine](https://thefamilyark.org/uncategorized/family-ark-featured-in-extol-magazine/) - We're excited to let you know that Family Ark and our President and CEO, Jeanean Jacobs are featured in the April/May edition of Extol Magazine! Extol, a new venture from Angie Fenton (who you may know from WHAS11 "Great Day Live!"), celebrates people, philanthropy, culture and more in Southern Indiana. We are so pleased to - [3rd Annual Giving Hope to Families](https://thefamilyark.org/uncategorized/3rd-annual-giving-hope-to-families/) - Family Ark is pleased to announce the 3rd Annual Giving Hope to Families fundraiser on Thursday, April 16th from 6:00-9:00 pm. Lead sponsors are Laughlin Millea Hillman and The Hazel and Walter T. Bales Foundation. Our event promises great food from Stumler's Catering, wonderful music by local musician, Todd Hildreth, and exciting live and silent - [March is National Social Work Month](https://thefamilyark.org/uncategorized/march-is-national-social-work-month/) - Family Ark Case Manager, Samantha Steele Social workers and the communities they impact will celebrate National Social Work Month throughout March. At that time, the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) will also begin an eight-month celebration of its 60th anniversary. At Family Ark we are proud of the social workers we - [New Program Shaping New Futures](https://thefamilyark.org/uncategorized/new-program-shaping-new-futures/) - Youth involved in Family Ark's new on-campus program - Day Reporting and Treatment Program - are busy working with Purdue Extension representatives in a recent Robotics activity and an upcoming Maps and Apps project. Daily, they address homework and learning with newly donated Chromebooks from the Horseshoe Foundation of Floyd County. They will provide community - [May is National Foster Care Month](https://thefamilyark.org/uncategorized/may-is-national-foster-care-month/) - May is National Foster Care Month, a time to recognize the role each of us plays in enhancing the lives of children and youth in foster care. In Jeffersonville and throughout southern Indiana, Family Ark has been partnering with area families just like yours to provide foster care services to children in need for over - [Explore the World of Foster Parenting](https://thefamilyark.org/uncategorized/blog/) - Foster care can be a temporary home for a child, allowing a birth family to safely work through a crisis followed by the child returning to a home that has had time to heal and grow. However, when that is not possible, Family Ark wants to ensure all children have a forever family—adoptive parents who - [Out and About](https://thefamilyark.org/uncategorized/out-and-about/) - Our roles as employees of Family Ark offer so many rewards. As a Foster Parent Recruitment Specialist, I am charged with reaching out to the communities in Southern Indiana to recruit folks who are willing to give hope to a child by becoming a foster parent. Through this process of being “out and about” I ## Pages - [HOME](https://thefamilyark.org/) - Family Ark provides quality human service programs which promote positive change in the lives of children and families in the communities we serve in Southern Indiana. - [FAMILY ARK LEADERSHIP](https://thefamilyark.org/family-ark-leadership/) - Meet the leadership staff of The Family Ark located in Southern Indiana. our staff provides quality human service programs. - [Transitional Living](https://thefamilyark.org/lotus-house/) - Explore The Family Ark's Transitional Living program, a supportive, sober living environment for women with substance use disorder and their children in Indiana. - [Wild Indigo Flower Farm](https://thefamilyark.org/wild-indigo-flower-farm/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ background_color=”#2f2557″ vertical_offset_tablet=”0″ horizontal_offset_tablet=”0″ custom_padding=”||0px|||” box_shadow_horizontal_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_vertical_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_blur_tablet=”40px” box_shadow_spread_tablet=”0px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”-39px|auto||auto||” custom_padding=”0px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https://thefamilyark.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Indigi-Header.jpg” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ vertical_offset_tablet=”0″ horizontal_offset_tablet=”0″ width=”70%” module_alignment=”center” z_index_tablet=”0″ box_shadow_horizontal_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_vertical_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_blur_tablet=”40px” box_shadow_spread_tablet=”0px” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_button button_url=”https://thefamilyark.org/take-a-tour/” button_text=”TOUR” button_alignment=”center” admin_label=”TOUR Button” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ custom_button=”on” - [Registration](https://thefamilyark.org/registration/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ background_color=”#2f2557″ vertical_offset_tablet=”0″ horizontal_offset_tablet=”0″ custom_padding=”||0px|||” box_shadow_horizontal_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_vertical_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_blur_tablet=”40px” box_shadow_spread_tablet=”0px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”-39px|auto||auto||” custom_padding=”0px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https://thefamilyark.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Indigi-Header.jpg” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ vertical_offset_tablet=”0″ horizontal_offset_tablet=”0″ width=”42%” module_alignment=”center” z_index_tablet=”0″ box_shadow_horizontal_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_vertical_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_blur_tablet=”40px” box_shadow_spread_tablet=”0px” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.0″ text_font=”Lora||||||||” text_text_color=”#ffffff” text_font_size=”28px” text_line_height=”32px” header_font=”Lora||||||||” header_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_font_size=”46px” vertical_offset_tablet=”0″ horizontal_offset_tablet=”0″ text_orientation=”center” z_index_tablet=”0″ text_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” text_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” text_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” link_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” link_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” link_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” - [CONTACT US](https://thefamilyark.org/contact-us-2/) - Family Ark is located at 101 Noah's Lane in Jeffersonville, Indiana. 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Contact us for information. - [MISSION & HISTORY](https://thefamilyark.org/mission-history/) - Family Ark has served children and families in Indiana for over 50 years in Foster Care, Community Services, Transitional Living and Behavioral Health. - [Get Involved](https://thefamilyark.org/get-involved/) - [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ vertical_offset_tablet=”0″ horizontal_offset_tablet=”0″ box_shadow_horizontal_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_vertical_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_blur_tablet=”40px” box_shadow_spread_tablet=”0px” global_colors_info=”{}” next_background_color=”#FFFFFF”][et_pb_fullwidth_slider show_pagination=”off” use_bg_overlay=”off” use_text_overlay=”off” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ vertical_offset_tablet=”0″ horizontal_offset_tablet=”0″ auto=”on” auto_speed=”3000″ auto_ignore_hover=”on” z_index_tablet=”0″ header_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” body_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” body_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” body_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” body_link_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” body_link_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” body_link_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” body_ul_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” body_ul_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” body_ul_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” body_ol_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” body_ol_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” body_ol_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” body_quote_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” body_quote_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” body_quote_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” button_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” button_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” button_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” box_shadow_horizontal_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_vertical_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_blur_tablet=”40px” box_shadow_spread_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_horizontal_image_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_vertical_image_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_blur_image_tablet=”40px” box_shadow_spread_image_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_horizontal_button_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_vertical_button_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_blur_button_tablet=”40px” box_shadow_spread_button_tablet=”0px” - [COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES](https://thefamilyark.org/community-based-services-2/) - Discover our Community-Based Services at The Family Ark, offering data-driven, trauma-informed support to help families in crisis stay together and thrive. - [Support Our Mission](https://thefamilyark.org/how-can-i-help/) - Partner with Family Ark to support children and families in Southern Indiana. 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Explore opportunities to support families in need in Southern Indiana. - [Volunteer](https://thefamilyark.org/volunteer-3/) - [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ vertical_offset_tablet=”0″ horizontal_offset_tablet=”0″ box_shadow_horizontal_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_vertical_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_blur_tablet=”40px” box_shadow_spread_tablet=”0px” global_colors_info=”{}” next_background_color=”#FFFFFF”][et_pb_fullwidth_slider show_pagination=”off” use_bg_overlay=”off” use_text_overlay=”off” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ vertical_offset_tablet=”0″ horizontal_offset_tablet=”0″ auto=”on” auto_speed=”3000″ auto_ignore_hover=”on” hover_enabled=”0″ z_index_tablet=”0″ header_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” body_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” body_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” body_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” body_link_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” body_link_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” body_link_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” body_ul_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” body_ul_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” body_ul_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” body_ol_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” body_ol_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” body_ol_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” body_quote_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” body_quote_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” body_quote_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” button_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” button_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” button_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” box_shadow_horizontal_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_vertical_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_blur_tablet=”40px” box_shadow_spread_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_horizontal_image_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_vertical_image_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_blur_image_tablet=”40px” box_shadow_spread_image_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_horizontal_button_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_vertical_button_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_blur_button_tablet=”40px” - 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[Annual Report](https://thefamilyark.org/annual-report-3/) - [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ next_background_color=”#707070″ inner_width=”auto” inner_max_width=”1080px”][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ custom_padding__hover=”|||” custom_padding=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.0″ background_pattern_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.2)” background_mask_color=”#ffffff” text_text_shadow_horizontal_length=”text_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ text_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” text_text_shadow_vertical_length=”text_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ text_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” text_text_shadow_blur_strength=”text_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ text_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” link_text_shadow_horizontal_length=”link_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ link_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” link_text_shadow_vertical_length=”link_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ link_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” link_text_shadow_blur_strength=”link_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ link_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” ul_text_shadow_horizontal_length=”ul_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ ul_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” ul_text_shadow_vertical_length=”ul_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ ul_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” ul_text_shadow_blur_strength=”ul_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ ul_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” ol_text_shadow_horizontal_length=”ol_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ ol_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” ol_text_shadow_vertical_length=”ol_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ ol_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” ol_text_shadow_blur_strength=”ol_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ ol_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” quote_text_shadow_horizontal_length=”quote_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ quote_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” quote_text_shadow_vertical_length=”quote_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ quote_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” quote_text_shadow_blur_strength=”quote_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ - [ANNUAL REPORT](https://thefamilyark.org/annual-report-2/) - Review the annual report for Family Ark in Southern Indiana. - [EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES](https://thefamilyark.org/employment-opportunities-2/) - Explore exciting employment opportunities at The Family Ark! Join our dedicated team in making a difference for families in need. Check current job openings. - [All Events](https://thefamilyark.org/all-events/) - Explore upcoming events at Family Ark! From workshops to community gatherings, discover opportunities to support families in need and connect with others in your community. - [Events](https://thefamilyark.org/events/) - Stay updated on upcoming events at The Family Ark! Join us for engaging activities, workshops, and fundraisers that support families in need. Get involved and make a positive impact in your community! - [How can I help?](https://thefamilyark.org/donate/) - Partner with Family Ark to support children and families in Southern Indiana. Your tax-deductible gift helps provide lasting foundations for well-being and stability. - [SCHOLARSHIPS](https://thefamilyark.org/scholarships-2/) - The Family Ark offers scholarships to current and former clients, honoring Virginia Walker. Awards range from $500 to $5,000 for education-related expenses. - [Take A Tour](https://thefamilyark.org/take-a-tour/) - If you are interested in taking a tour of our Family Ark campus, please fill out the form. Someone from Family Ark will be in touch shortly. - [Family Ark Back to School Drive](https://thefamilyark.org/donate/family-ark-back-to-school-drive/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_image src=”https://thefamilyark.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/qtq80-gAtKBQ.jpeg” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ vertical_offset_tablet=”0″ horizontal_offset_tablet=”0″ z_index_tablet=”0″ box_shadow_horizontal_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_vertical_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_blur_tablet=”40px” box_shadow_spread_tablet=”0px” global_colors_info=”{}”] [/et_pb_fullwidth_image][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ background_color=”#edf000″ vertical_offset_tablet=”0″ horizontal_offset_tablet=”0″ box_shadow_horizontal_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_vertical_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_blur_tablet=”40px” box_shadow_spread_tablet=”0px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.18.0″ background_color=”#EDF000″ vertical_offset_tablet=”0″ horizontal_offset_tablet=”0″ z_index_tablet=”0″ box_shadow_horizontal_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_vertical_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_blur_tablet=”40px” box_shadow_spread_tablet=”0px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ background_color=”#EDF000″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_cta title=”Family Ark Back-to-School Supply Drive” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ background_color=”#008CB1″ vertical_offset_tablet=”0″ horizontal_offset_tablet=”0″ z_index_tablet=”0″ header_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” - [Foster Care](https://thefamilyark.org/foster-care-overview/) - [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] As long as I can remember, I have always wanted to make a difference in children’s lives. I know we make an impact on each child, but the true impact is on our lives. Just like your own children, they will drive you nuts, make you smile, raise your blood pressure, and melt your - [EVENTS](https://thefamilyark.org/events-2/) - [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_code _builder_version=”4.18.0″ background_pattern_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.2)” background_mask_color=”#ffffff” box_shadow_horizontal_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_vertical_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_blur_tablet=”40px” box_shadow_spread_tablet=”0px” vertical_offset_tablet=”0″ horizontal_offset_tablet=”0″ z_index_tablet=”0″][em_events view=”x” id=”{EVENT_ID}” types=”1,2,…” sites=”1,2,…” show=”5″ upcoming=”0 or 1″ recurring=”0 or 1″ disable_filter=”0 or 1″ filter_elements=”keyword,type,date,site” individual_events=”yesterday or today or tomorrow or this month”][/et_pb_code][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section] - [Learn Foster Care](https://thefamilyark.org/learn-foster-care/) - [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ next_background_color=”#f2f2f2″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ background_color=”#ffffff” background_pattern_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.2)” background_mask_color=”#ffffff” box_shadow_horizontal_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_vertical_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_blur_tablet=”40px” box_shadow_spread_tablet=”0px” vertical_offset_tablet=”0″ horizontal_offset_tablet=”0″ top_divider_style=”slant2″ top_divider_color=”#d6d6d6″ bottom_divider_style=”slant2″ bottom_divider_color=”#d6d6d6″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.18.0″ background_pattern_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.2)” background_mask_color=”#ffffff” width=”100%” max_width=”1180px” box_shadow_horizontal_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_vertical_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_blur_tablet=”40px” box_shadow_spread_tablet=”0px” vertical_offset_tablet=”0″ horizontal_offset_tablet=”0″ z_index_tablet=”0″ custom_padding=”100px||100px|”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ custom_padding__hover=”|||” custom_padding=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Learn More About Foster Care” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ background_pattern_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.2)” background_mask_color=”#ffffff” text_text_shadow_horizontal_length=”text_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ text_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” text_text_shadow_vertical_length=”text_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ text_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” text_text_shadow_blur_strength=”text_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ text_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” link_text_shadow_horizontal_length=”link_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ link_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” link_text_shadow_vertical_length=”link_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ - 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[OUTCOMES](https://thefamilyark.org/outcomes/) - [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” specialty=”off” next_background_color=”#008cb1″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ background_pattern_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.2)” background_mask_color=”#ffffff” box_shadow_horizontal_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_vertical_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_blur_tablet=”40px” box_shadow_spread_tablet=”0px” vertical_offset_tablet=”0″ horizontal_offset_tablet=”0″][et_pb_fullwidth_slider _builder_version=”4.18.0″ show_pagination=”off” background_pattern_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.2)” background_mask_color=”#ffffff” use_bg_overlay=”off” use_text_overlay=”off” box_shadow_horizontal_image_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_vertical_image_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_blur_image_tablet=”40px” box_shadow_spread_image_tablet=”0px” text_shadow_horizontal_length=”text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” text_shadow_vertical_length=”text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” text_shadow_blur_strength=”text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_text_shadow_horizontal_length=”header_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ header_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_text_shadow_vertical_length=”header_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ header_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_text_shadow_blur_strength=”header_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ header_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” body_text_shadow_horizontal_length=”body_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ body_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” body_text_shadow_vertical_length=”body_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ body_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” body_text_shadow_blur_strength=”body_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ body_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” body_link_text_shadow_horizontal_length=”body_link_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ body_link_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” body_link_text_shadow_vertical_length=”body_link_text_shadow_style,%91object - 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[Event Organizers](https://thefamilyark.org/event-organizers/) - [em_event_organizers] - [Booking Details](https://thefamilyark.org/booking-details/) - [em_booking_details] - [Performers](https://thefamilyark.org/performers/) - [em_performers] - [Event Sites & Locations](https://thefamilyark.org/event-sites-locations/) - [em_sites] - [Booking](https://thefamilyark.org/booking/) - [em_booking] - [User Profile](https://thefamilyark.org/user-profile/) - [em_profile] - [Event Types](https://thefamilyark.org/event-types/) - [em_event_types] - [Submit Event](https://thefamilyark.org/submit-event/) - [em_event_submit_form] - [BLOG](https://thefamilyark.org/blog/) - [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ inner_width=”auto” inner_max_width=”1080px”][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ custom_padding__hover=”|||” custom_padding=”|||”][et_pb_blog _builder_version=”4.18.0″ posts_number=”500″ background_pattern_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.2)” background_mask_color=”#ffffff” box_shadow_horizontal_image_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_vertical_image_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_blur_image_tablet=”40px” box_shadow_spread_image_tablet=”0px” text_shadow_horizontal_length=”text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” text_shadow_vertical_length=”text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” text_shadow_blur_strength=”text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_text_shadow_horizontal_length=”header_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ header_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_text_shadow_vertical_length=”header_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ header_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_text_shadow_blur_strength=”header_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ header_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” body_text_shadow_horizontal_length=”body_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ body_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” body_text_shadow_vertical_length=”body_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ body_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” body_text_shadow_blur_strength=”body_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ body_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” body_link_text_shadow_horizontal_length=”body_link_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ body_link_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” body_link_text_shadow_vertical_length=”body_link_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ body_link_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” body_link_text_shadow_blur_strength=”body_link_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ body_link_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” body_ul_text_shadow_horizontal_length=”body_ul_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ body_ul_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” body_ul_text_shadow_vertical_length=”body_ul_text_shadow_style,%91object - [Sample Page](https://thefamilyark.org/sample-page/) - This is an example page. It's different from a blog post because it will stay in one place and will show up in your site navigation (in most themes). Most people start with an About page that introduces them to potential site visitors. It might say something like this: Hi there! I'm a bike messenger - [Maintenance Request](https://thefamilyark.org/maintenance-request-form/) - [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Please send an email to Gloria and David with the below information. 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To see details on current groups, please click their titles below. All groups are led by licensed and experienced therapist. Family Ark seeks to provide open groups which are safe - [Day Reporting and Treatment Program Brochure](https://thefamilyark.org/day-reporting-and-treatment-program-brochure/) - [spiderpowa-pdf src="https://thefamilyark.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/rev-DRTPpamphlet1.pdf"]DRTPpamphlet [spiderpowa-pdf src="https://thefamilyark.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Day-Reporting-Full-Sheet.pdf"]Day Reporting Full Sheet - [Family Ark Intensive Outpatient Program](https://thefamilyark.org/family-ark-behavioral-health-center-brochure/) - [vc_row][vc_column offset=”vc_col-lg-offset-0 vc_col-md-offset-0 vc_col-sm-offset-0″][vc_single_image image=”2352″ img_size=”full” onclick=”link_image”][/vc_column][/vc_row] - [Our Feed](https://thefamilyark.org/our-feed/) - [wp-rss-aggregator] - [Family Ark Brochure](https://thefamilyark.org/family-ark-brochure/) - [vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] [spiderpowa-pdf src=”https://thefamilyark.org/wp-content/pdfs/familyarkbrochure.pdf”] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_button title=”Download Brochure»” target=”_blank” color=”btn-primary” icon=”none” size=”wpb_regularsize” href=”/wp-content/pdfs/familyarkbrochure.pdf”][/vc_column][/vc_row] - [Sitemap](https://thefamilyark.org/sitemap/) - [pagelist_ext] - [Blog](https://thefamilyark.org/blog-2/) - [Employment Opportunities](https://thefamilyark.org/employment-opportunities/) - [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Family Ark Employment Opportunities Family Ark is an equal opportunity employer offering career opportunities to those who want to make a difference in the lives of children and families in Southern Indiana. To see available positions or submit a resume, please click here. For questions about employment, email: hr@4hr.ea4.myftpupload.com. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”1813″ img_size=”Large” alignment=”center”][vc_single_image - [Staff](https://thefamilyark.org/contact-us/staff/) - [Contact Us](https://thefamilyark.org/contact-us/) - [vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_gmaps type=”m” zoom=”14″ link=”https://maps.google.com/maps?q=Family+Ark,+101+Noah%E2%80%99s+Lane+Jeffersonville,+IN+47130&hl=en&ie=UTF8&sll=38.301853,-85.698882&sspn=0.015105,0.033023&hq=family+ark+101+noah’s+lane&hnear=Jeffersonville,+Clark,+Indiana&t=m&z=14&iwloc=A” size=”300″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] Family Ark 101 Noah’s Lane Jeffersonville, IN 47130 Program Office Phone: (812) 282-8479 Program Office Fax: (812) 282-8636 Administration Office Phone: (812) 288-6800 Administration Office Fax:(812) 288-6853 Behavioral Health Center 215 Rainbow Way Jeffersonville, IN 47130 Behavioral Health Center Phone: (812) 284-1760 Behavioral Health Center Email: fabhc@4hr.ea4.myftpupload.com [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column - [Press Releases](https://thefamilyark.org/press-releases/) - Family Ark is looking to Award the 18th Annual Virginia Walker Memorial Scholarships Jeffersonville, IN, Feb. 26, 2019 - Family Ark has been providing quality human service programs within Southern Indiana communities since 1973. Family Ark has provided many services to those communities such as Foster Care, Home-Based Services, Behavioral Health Services & Sexually Reactive - [E-newsletter](https://thefamilyark.org/e-newsletter/) - [News and Events](https://thefamilyark.org/news-and-events/) - Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Etiam semper ornare eleifend. In venenatis fermentum aliquet. Aliquam justo arcu, luctus at urna quis, malesuada mattis risus. Aliquam mattis leo at justo accumsan, sed sodales dui tristique. Donec scelerisque purus ut lectus tempus, id lacinia metus tincidunt. Nulla rutrum gravida mauris quis bibendum. Suspendisse malesuada, ante - [Wish List](https://thefamilyark.org/wish-list/) - [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] One of the resources we provide to our parents is access to clothing, toys and non-perishable food items for the children in their care. In particular, we always need: New or unused clothing Non-perishable food items Toiletries New or gently used toys Backpacks and school supplies Thank you for thinking of our children! [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column - [990](https://thefamilyark.org/wp-contentuploads2016032016-990-pdf/) - [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text][spiderpowa-pdf src=”https://thefamilyark.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/2016-990.pdf”]2016 990[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_column_text] Download PDF» [/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row] - [Online Giving](https://thefamilyark.org/online-giving/) - [vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_column_text] Get Started!» [/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] - [Special Funds/Restricted Gifts](https://thefamilyark.org/special-fundsrestricted-gifts/) - [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Do you have a particular program or idea that you would like to support? Contact the Development Office for more information about establishing a special fund. [/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”604″ img_size=”full”][vc_column_text]For questions about donations or online giving, please contact info@4hr.ea4.myftpupload.com. We appreciate our donors and supporters![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] - [Stocks or Other Securities](https://thefamilyark.org/stocks-or-other-securities/) - [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Family Ark accepts gifts of stocks and other securities. Please contact the Development Office for more details. [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]For questions about donations or online giving, please contact info@4hr.ea4.myftpupload.com. We appreciate our donors and supporters![/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”607″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row] - [Annual Fund Campaign](https://thefamilyark.org/annual-fund-campaign/) - [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Family Ark’s Annual Fund Campaign is one of our main fundraising sources that supports foster care and home based programs. Your generous gift, in partnership with others, provides needed funds to help abused and neglected children in Southern Indiana. Family Ark is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization so your gift is tax deductible as allowed by - [Volunteer](https://thefamilyark.org/volunteer/) - [vc_row][vc_column width=”5/6″][vc_column_text] Volunteering has many rewards! Knowing that your energy and time are helping to make a difference in a child’s life can be very fulfilling. Volunteering keeps you active while learning about your community. At Family Ark, you are also part of a valued team. Whether you’re serving on a committee, sorting donated items, - [How You Can Help](https://thefamilyark.org/how-you-can-help/) - Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Etiam semper ornare eleifend. In venenatis fermentum aliquet. Aliquam justo arcu, luctus at urna quis, malesuada mattis risus. Aliquam mattis leo at justo accumsan, sed sodales dui tristique. Donec scelerisque purus ut lectus tempus, id lacinia metus tincidunt. Nulla rutrum gravida mauris quis bibendum. Suspendisse malesuada, ante - [SMY/SAFE](https://thefamilyark.org/smysafe/) - [Community Based Services](https://thefamilyark.org/community-based-services/) - [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] – Home Based Services Client [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] - [Foster Parent Information](https://thefamilyark.org/foster-parent-information/) - [Programs and Services](https://thefamilyark.org/programs-and-services/) - Our Services Foster Care Family Ark partners with caring adults to make positive changes in the lives of children who have experienced neglect, abuse, domestic violence, mental illness, substance abuse or other trauma. Our foster parents provide nurturing, compassion and patience within a safe, stable home environment. At Family Ark, our foster parents make a - [Annual Report](https://thefamilyark.org/annual-report/) - [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text][spiderpowa-pdf src=”https://thefamilyark.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Family-Ark-Annual-Report-2021-1.pdf”][/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Download Report” color=”primary” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.flipsnack.com%2Ffamilyark%2F2019-family-ark-annual-report%2Ffull-view.html||target:%20_blank|”][/vc_column][/vc_row] - [Scholarships](https://thefamilyark.org/scholarships/) - [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Virginia Walker Memorial Scholarship Fund Each year, Family Ark awards scholarships to students who are current or previous clients of the agency at any point since its founding in 1973. The applicants are selected based on several criteria including an interview, letters of recommendation, financial need, academic record, and extracurricular and community activities. Scholarships are - [Leadership](https://thefamilyark.org/leadership/) - [vc_row padding_bottom=”60″][vc_column][vc_column_text] Family Ark Leadership [/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”2164″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1635882366009{margin-bottom: 10px !important;border-bottom-width: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;border-radius: 2px !important;}”] Jeanean Jacobs President/Chief Executive Officer [/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”2496″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1635882374490{margin-bottom: 10px !important;border-bottom-width: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;}”] Sara Berry VP of Program Operations [/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”1718″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1635882382263{margin-bottom: 10px !important;border-bottom-width: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;}”] Kristi - [Board of Directors](https://thefamilyark.org/board-of-directors/) - [vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text] Family Ark Board of Directors (2019 – 2020) [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] OFFICERS [/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]Amy Semones – Board President Attorney, Wilson & Semones Law Office[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Members [/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] Brittany Blau Attorney, Brittany Blau Law Ann Carruthers President, Clark-Floyd Prevent Child Abuse / System Christopher Fox Real Estate Broker/Family Ark Foster Parent Grant Howard Real Estate Broker/Home - [Our Approach](https://thefamilyark.org/our-approach/) - [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Mission: Family Ark provides quality human service programs which promote positive change in the lives of children and families in the communities we serve. Vision: Strengthening Families to Create a Healthy Community [/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/1″][vc_single_image image=”453″ img_link_target=”_self” img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text] Family Ark Goals We work together in partnership with our children, referral sources, parents, foster parents, and - [Mission and History](https://thefamilyark.org/history/) - [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Mission Family Ark provides quality human service programs which promote positive change in the lives of children and families in the communities we serve.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] Vision Strengthening Families to Create a Healthy Community[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_position=”first”][vc_column][vc_column_text el_position=”first”] Family Ark Working collaboratively with the Indiana Department of Children’s Services (DCS), Family Ark has provided quality services to children - [About Us](https://thefamilyark.org/about-us/) - Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. 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Suspendisse malesuada, ante - [Home](https://thefamilyark.org/home-2/) - [vc_row equal_height=”yes”][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1500923881349{margin-bottom: 5px !important;border-bottom-width: 5px !important;padding-bottom: 5px !important;}”] Visit Our Campus [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_gallery interval=”5″ images=”2003,1998,1999,2001,2617″ img_size=”medium”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_gallery interval=”5″ images=”2002,2009,2008,2004″ img_size=”medium”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_position=”first last”][vc_column][vc_column_text] Family Ark’s beautiful 83-acre campus includes natural wetlands, walking paths and open play spaces. 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