Little Rock, Arkansas
The Forest of Hope Family Peace Center brings Women & Children First and community partners together so individuals and families can find coordinated support in one place.
You do not have to stay in shelter to ask for help.
Start where you are
Choose a path for focused information. You can switch at any time.
Confidential support, 24 hours a day
Call to talk with an advocate about safety, options, available services, or support for someone you care about.
Emergency shelter and support for individuals and families.
Help understanding and navigating protection-order options.
Crisis support, children’s services, and healing-centered care.
Our partner network
Public agencies, schools, health providers, nonprofits, and community organizations each bring specialized support to the Forest of Hope.
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6th Judicial District Prosecuting Attorney
Little Rock Police Department
Children’s Protection Center
University of Arkansas
Arkansas Children’s
UAMS
North Little Rock Police Department
Arkansas Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Arkansas Workforce Center
Centers for Youth and Families
Camp Aldersgate
CATCH
Immerse Arkansas
Our House
Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department
ACCARD
Philander Smith University
Shorter College
Pulaski County Humane Society
Hounds Lounge
McMahan Counseling
Karisma Consulting
Two Men & a Truck
Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce
United Way of Central Arkansas
River City Ministry
City of Little Rock
Arkansas Children’s SW Little Rock Community Clinic
Dee Brown Library
LR Police Department SW Division
St. Theresa’s Catholic School
Exalt Academy
Women & Children First
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A shared home for coordinated care
Women & Children First leads direct survivor services and shelter. The Family Peace Center is the larger collaborative setting where WCF and trusted partners can respond together.
A growing network of public and community partners under one roof.
Fewer disconnected stops and a more supported experience.
Expanded capacity designed for individuals, children, and families.
The center at a glance
The Forest of Hope campus was created so that safety, advocacy, and practical support can meet people in one welcoming environment.
Connect
The 24-hour hotline remains available outside regular Center hours.
What guides us
Our Purpose
To provide a collaborative, co-located model of services for victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, stalking, and related abuse.
Our Vision
A future where victims’ and survivors’ needs are met, families heal and thrive, violence fades, and hope is realized.
How we serve
National affiliations
Affiliated center
The Forest of Hope Family Peace Center is part of a national movement advancing collaborative, trauma-informed, and hope-centered services for survivors.
Find a Family Justice CenterNational program affiliate
Our Camp HOPE program helps children impacted by family trauma discover pathways to hope, healing, and a brighter future.
Find a Camp HOPE programCollaborative leadership
Leaders across health care, justice, advocacy, and community services help guide the Family Peace Center’s work.
WCF Board Member
Arkansas Children’s Hospital
PediatricianUA–Partners
Project DirectorUAMS Psychiatric Research Institute
Program Manager, The Odyssey ClinicArkansas Advanced Energy Association
Director of External AffairsNorth Little Rock Police Department
Credentialed Victim AdvocateArkansas Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Executive DirectorArkansas Children’s Research Institute – The Link
Associate Director & UAMS Instructor, Department of PediatricsAdministrative Office of the Courts
Staff AttorneyForest of Hope Family Peace Center
Chief Executive OfficerThey are closely connected, but not the same. WCF provides survivor services and operates shelter programs. The FPC is the shared center where WCF and partner agencies coordinate help.
No. You can call the 24-hour hotline to talk through your situation and learn what support may be available.
Yes. Call the 24-hour hotline for a time-sensitive referral, or email for a general partnership question.