Vera Lloyd cares for boys and girls, ages 6 to 21, in the custody of Arkansas DHS Child and Family or Youth Services.
Our team makes sure youth have everything they need to be successful in our care.
Trauma-Informed Care: Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) helps youth heal from early-life trauma.
Transportation: Support for school, activities, medical, court, and cultural needs.
Nutritious Meals: Prepared under USDA guidelines.
Independent Living Skills: Training in cooking, budgeting, social skills, and chores with earned allowances.
Professional Counseling: Focused on behavior, education, relationships, and substance abuse recovery.
Spiritual Growth: Opportunities for church, Bible study, and personal Bibles.
Fitness Activities: Daily options like basketball, weight training, paddle boats, bikes, and instructor-led classes.
Basic Needs: Clothing, hygiene items, supplies, and recreational activities.
Academic Support: Tutors and GED programs to enhance educational outcomes.
These vulnerable boys and girls have either been removed from their homes due to abuse or neglect or are returning home after spending time in the juvenile justice system.
Admissions staff members are on call 24 hours a day and are always available to meet a state caseworker and youth in need.
This program empowers youth with the skills and knowledge they need to thrive as independent adults.
Program Overview | Qualified Residential Treatment Program | Therapeutic Group Home |
|---|---|---|
Attend Monticello School District or the Annie B. Wells on-campus school | ||
10-bed capacity for males and females 6 – 17 | ||
10-bed capacity for males 11 – 17 | ||
Youth in custody of Division of Youth Services | ||
Youth must be in 6th Grade or above | ||
Youth stay at Vera Lloyd for 3 – 9 months |
For admissions assistance, contact Nikkia Davidson, admissions director, at (870) 367-9035.
Vera Lloyd ensures prompt, fair, and consistent client intake and placement without discrimination based on race, religion, gender, disability, citizenship, or other protected classifications.
Vera Lloyd desires to help the children that we serve to be healthy, well-rounded youth. Please see the full policy statement below and our reporting form.