The Hook
Immerse Arkansas - Helping teens who age out of foster care
About This Conversation
After serving as a foster parent and seeing firsthand the hardships of aging out of foster care, Mr. Eric Gilmore took the initiative and started Immerse Arkansas, a non-profit that helps teens who are aging out of foster care. Aiming For The Moon is happy to say, they got to interview him! Don't forget to check out our website! More Immerse Arkansas contact info listed below.
Immerse Website for donations and other info: immersearkansas.org
Recurring Questions
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"What books have had an impact on you?"
For Young Listeners
"What advice do you have for teenagers?"
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Guest Bio
Eric Gilmore is the director and founder of Immerse Arkansas . Immerse Arkansas focuses on helping foster children, but primarily kids who have aged out of foster care. He was inspired when he saw a 18 year old girl struggling to survive after she aged out of the foster care system. He started Immerse Arkansas in 2008 with the help of his wife Kara Gilmore. They have helped over 600 children/young adults in just the last year! Eric Gilmore also enjoys the great outdoors of AR and reading.
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