The Center for Exceptional Families

The Center for Exceptional Families ​DISCLAIMER: The Center for Exceptional Families, Inc. is not a legal services agency and cannot provide legal advice or legal representation.

Our mission is to stand beside families of children and adults with disabilities-championing their needs, and working hand and hand with schools to create brighter futures and meaningful education opportunities. Any information contained in this message is not intended as legal advice and should not be used as a substitution for legal advice.

🗓️ Mark your calendars! 🍿Join us for Sensory Cinema on September 26th and choose between Forgotten Island or Shaun the S...
09/03/2026

🗓️ Mark your calendars! 🍿

Join us for Sensory Cinema on September 26th and choose between Forgotten Island or Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of the Mossy Bottom!

🕣 9:30 AM
🎟️ $8 + tax (cash only)
📍 Tickets available the day of at Malco Towne Cinema in Jonesboro or Malco Ft. Smith Cinema

Come on out to GAME PLAN 🎲✨A fun, welcoming space for youth to build friendships, practice social & life skills, and hav...
09/02/2026

Come on out to GAME PLAN 🎲✨
A fun, welcoming space for youth to build friendships, practice social & life skills, and have fun together!

Upcoming Dates: September 7, September 28, October 19
Location: Amphitheater, City Park Mountain View, AR

A big THANK YOU to NBC for supporting The Center of Exceptional Families! 💙 We’re so proud to have all NBC stores across...
08/31/2026

A big THANK YOU to NBC for supporting The Center of Exceptional Families! 💙 We’re so proud to have all NBC stores across Arkansas involved in our statewide fundraisers!

🍂 Save the date: Fall Fundraiser - November 4!

Please join us in celebrating Teresa Hendrix as she retires this Friday! 💙After 6 wonderful years with TCFEF and more th...
08/28/2026

Please join us in celebrating Teresa Hendrix as she retires this Friday! 💙

After 6 wonderful years with TCFEF and more than 30 years in special education, Teresa leaves an incredible legacy of service and dedication to families across Northeast Arkansas.

Thank you Teresa for everything you’ve given to our families and our organization. We wish you the very best in retirement! 🎉💐

Join us for a helpful session focused on using the Parent Toolkit to organize your child’s IEP paperwork and feel more c...
08/27/2026

Join us for a helpful session focused on using the Parent Toolkit to organize your child’s IEP paperwork and feel more confident throughout the process.

📅 August 31, 2026
⏰ 1:00 PM & 4:30 PM
📍 Brookland Public Library

👉 Scan the QR code on the flyer to sign up today!

💙 Parent Mentor Spotlight: Karen Lutrick! 💙Meet Karen, our Southwest & Central Region IFTW Arkansas Lead! With over 20 y...
08/26/2026

💙 Parent Mentor Spotlight: Karen Lutrick! 💙

Meet Karen, our Southwest & Central Region IFTW Arkansas Lead! With over 20 years of advocating for children and adults with disabilities, Karen brings experience, compassion, and a passion for empowering families.

We are so grateful to have her on the team!

📢 We’re hiring! Our parent center is seeking a Regional Parent Mentor to support and empower families of children with d...
08/20/2026

📢 We’re hiring! Our parent center is seeking a Regional Parent Mentor to support and empower families of children with disabilities across Northeast Arkansas.

If you’re passionate about advocacy, knowledgeable in special education, and committed to finding solutions alongside parents and school districts, we’d love to hear from you!

✨ 20 daytime weekday hours/week
📍 Regionally based in Northeast Arkansas
📄 Send resumes and references to: [email protected]
🚫 No phone calls, please.

Help us make a difference for children with disabilities and the families who support them! 💙

Let’s go From Chaos to Clarity! ✨ Join us for a helpful session focused on using the Parent Toolkit to organize your chi...
08/18/2026

Let’s go From Chaos to Clarity! ✨ Join us for a helpful session focused on using the Parent Toolkit to organize your child’s IEP paperwork and feel more confident throughout the process.

📅 August 31, 2026
⏰ 1:00 PM & 4:30 PM
📍 Brookland Public Library

Come learn, organize, and take one more thing off your plate! 📝✨

👉 Scan the QR code on the flyer to sign up today!

Today, we're celebrating National Nonprofit Day by saying thank you to everyone who supports The Center for Exceptional ...
08/17/2026

Today, we're celebrating National Nonprofit Day by saying thank you to everyone who supports The Center for Exceptional Families in Arkansas. 💙

Because of your generosity, we're able to create inclusive experiences, provide valuable resources, and support individuals with disabilities and their families throughout Arkansas.

If you'd like to help us continue this mission, simply scan the QR code to donate.

We're also seeking sponsors for our upcoming events, including Sensory Cinema and Sensory Jump. If you're interested in partnering with us, we'd love to hear from you! Contact Shelby Knight at [email protected] for more information.

Movie Day! Packed house in Jonesboro and Fort Smith!
08/15/2026

Movie Day! Packed house in Jonesboro and Fort Smith!

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Po Box 16125
Jonesboro, AR
72403

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Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

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