Thrive Developmental Partners of Arkansas

03/09/2026

We had a great visit last Friday from students with Walnut Ridge High School! They brought handmade fidget blankets they created as part of a class project, and our adults absolutely loved them!

Thank you to the students and Ms. Davis for your kindness and for thinking of our program. We truly appreciate you sharing your creativity with us! 💙

03/06/2026

🏀 Today our adults visited Williams Baptist University for the Area 1 basketball skills. The worked on shooting, passing, and teamwork while having a great time on the court. We’re proud of their effort and dedication! 💙🧡

03/05/2026

Our Money Skills Room have been hard at work this week learning about budgeting and spending! 💰Our adults practiced planning a simple budget, making a shopping list, and purchasing the ingredients needed. They put their teamwork to use and made a delicious Tw***ie Cake together! 🎂👏

03/03/2026

We are so honored to be recognized and shared by DDPA! 💙🧡 A huge shoutout to Ms. Lanetta and all of our incredible instructors and DSPs who work so hard every single day to create meaningful, hands-on learning experiences for our adults.✨

Support doesn’t usually look dramatic.

Sometimes it looks like learning to cook for yourself for the first time — measuring ingredients, following a recipe, and having someone nearby for guidance if you need it.

This Thrive Developmental Partners of Arkansas client is building skills that translate far beyond the kitchen.

The goal isn’t doing things for someone.
It’s helping them grow more independent over time.

That’s what success looks like in this field.

02/25/2026

🍝🍞 Empowerment Room in action today! Our individuals worked together to make fettuccine and bread while learning the steps of cooking and practicing teamwork. So proud of their hard work and growing independence💙🧡

02/24/2026

Sweet teamwork in action! 🍦✨ Our Social Skills Room had so much fun working together to create delicious ice cream floats! From taking turns to helping one another, teamwork made them extra sweet. 💙🧡

02/23/2026

🏀🥈 Big congratulations to our Thrive adults who competed Saturday at Greene County Tech! They played with heart, teamwork, and determination — and brought home 2nd Place! 🎉We are so proud of each and every one of you! 💙🧡

02/18/2026

We couldn’t let these sweet moments go unshared 💙✨ Night to Shine was just too special for only one post! Here are a few more smiles and unforgettable memories from our amazing group homes! 🧡

02/16/2026

🌟 Night to Shine 2026 was absolutely magical! 👑✨

Our residential group homes had a fantastic time at the Night to Shine prom. A HUGE shout-out to our amazing staff for their heart, dedication, and support in making the evening so special for everyone who attended. 💖👏

Thank you to everyone who helped make this night one to remember! ❤️

02/13/2026

💙🧡 Valentine’s Day at ADDT! We celebrated with sweet snacks, creative Valentine’s boxes, and a fun dance party! 💕 So many smiles and great memories made today!

02/11/2026

We were honored to visit with Yukiko yesterday and truly enjoyed connecting with our fellow providers who are passionate about serving individuals with developmental disabilities across Arkansas!

We are proud to be a part of this wonderful association and grateful for the collaboration, advocacy, and shared commitment to improving services for the individuals and families we serve every day. 💙🧡

💙Strength, Leadership, and Passion in Northeast AR💙

I had an awesome time visiting The Doni Martin Center in Pocahontas, and spending time with some of our incredible DDPA member providers who are leading the way in Northeast Arkansas! 💪

Pictured:
• Doni Martin - Founder of The Doni Martin Center for Developmental Services
• Anita Orrick - Executive Director of The Doni Martin Center for Developmental Services, Inc.
• Sabrina Woodson - Executive Director of Focus, Inc.
• Lisa Williams, Executive Director of Thrive Developmental Partners of Arkansas
•Katie Patillo, Operations Manager of Thrive Developmental Partners of Arkansas

Their leadership, heart, and commitment to people with IDD make this region shine. Proud to stand with them as part of the DDPA family✨🫶

🌟Stronger Together. Louder Together. For the People We Serve🌟

02/05/2026

The kind of job where your presence matters. 💙 Our Direct Support Professionals build real relationships and make an impact that lasts longer than a shift. We value professionalism, teamwork, and showing up with heart!

Looking for meaningful work? We’d love to meet you. 👉 Apply to join our team at www.thrivedpa.org/employment-application