About the Arkansas Child Abuse & Neglect Prevention Board
Mission Statement
The mission of the Arkansas Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Board is to develop and maintain a
statewide system of programs, policies, practices and attitudes that prevent child abuse and neglect.
The Arkansas Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Board was formed to oversee the Arkansas
Children's Trust Fund.  The Board is responsible for establishing policies and procedures that govern
the Children's Trust Fund and for reviewing and approving all CTF grant applications.

The Board also promotes the establishment of a Local Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Council in
every county of Arkansas.  Local Councils play an important role in helping to establish a network of
child abuse prevention services across the state.

The Board also works in collaboration with others around the state to promote programs that strengthen
and support families, thereby reducing the incidence of child maltreatment and otherwise improving
outcomes for children.

The Board also seeks to educate and inform the general public about the importance of and means for
preventing child abuse and neglect.


The Board consists of nine members appointed by the Governor of the State of Arkansas.
Arkansas Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Board

Brad Hyde, Chair
Jonesboro
Pat Hambrick
Bald Knob
Dan Sullivan
Jonesboro

Nina Butler
Cabot
Karen Hollenbeck
Fort Smith
Barbara Webb
Little Rock

Mary Flowers
Pine Bluff
Joy Matlock
Little Rock
Vacant
DHS Representative
Arkansas Children's Trust Fund
415 North McKinley Suite 462
Little Rock, AR  72205
arkansasctf@arkansasctf.org

Copyright 2006