Since 1959, Bost has been providing choices and opportunities in Western Arkansas for individuals with developmental and related disabilities so that they may live, work and play in the community.
Approximately three years ago Jesse Crownover found herself in pressing circumstances with a future that appeared less than promising. While Jesse has been utilizing some Bost...
When Omar began at Bost in March/April of 2011 at nearly 3 years old he couldn’t feed himself, wasn’t potty trained, was afraid of the bathroom and had separation anxiety whenever...
Gayelynn Jordan has worked at the Bost, Inc. Dardanelle location for 3 years. Her niece worked at Bost in Fort Smith and recommended that she apply. She says her job as a van...
Jerry Carter previously lived at a non-Bost duplex and was provided Waiver services there. Jerry and his family felt it was not a good situation. Jerry had many caregivers over the...
Shawn Bowman has lots of things he thought he would never have: a house, dog, and family . Shawn feels lucky and blessed to have all he has and likes to say 5 things he is thankful...
Aaron Argall is a recent high school graduate and his mother, Victoria McGowan, couldn't be prouder. Ms. McGowan credits Aaron's teacher for his success and said "Mr. David Brantley...
Perry, Sue, & BJ Hart Perry and Sue Hart have a large family. They had 4 children ages 11 to 17 when they chose to expand their family by adopting BJ from foster care. ...
BJ Drummond is a happy girl who loves her dogs, shopping and getting a makeover. She has been receiving Bost services for about 7 years and has had 3 staff in that time. nd...
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Lena, the youngest of 9 children, lived with her mother with no outside support until her mother’s health was failing. As Lena’s mother’s health got worse, Lena’s weight...
One of the first children Bost ever enrolled at the Dardanelle Hand-in-Hand was Sophie Byrd. Sophie was 16 months old at the time and was referred to us by the DHS Service...
Holly came to Bost Hand-in-Hand Dardanelle in April of 2011 from another program because her family was not seeing much progress in her development. Holly has Autism and when she...
Lesa Pruitt was the first person interviewed for a job at the Bost, Inc. Dardanelle site before it opened. She got there and helped to set up chairs with the people who would be...
Cynthia "Cindy" Jordan has worked as an LPN for 22 years, many of those years in doctor's offices and nursing homes before coming to Bost, Inc. She began taking care of Hosanna...
Andy Tu - Road to Independence Andy Tu moved into his condo five years ago to learn independent living. His parents are so proud...
Ron Dunn, 44, has a lot to be thankful for. He has developmental disabilities, yes; but he has a bike that he rides to work; he has a steady job at Bost’s Fort Smith Skills Training...
Gwen Adkins is thrilled to receive the Jolene LeRoy Scholarship. Gwendolyn Adkins, who prefers to be called Gwen, has been selected as this year's winner of the Jolene Leroy...
When Joshua Miller arrived at the Woodcrest ICF/MR Facility he was unkempt and somewhat overweight. He had very little clothing or any other personal effects and the items he did have...
Christina was born April 1st of 2007. 6lb 3 oz baby girl. We didn't know at the time that anything could be wrong. When she was two months old her doctor (Who has since retired)...
Gwen Adkins
Gwen Adkins is thrilled to receive the Jolene...
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