Vera Lloyd Presbyterian Family Services
Civic & Social OrganizationArkansas, United States11-50 Employees
Vera Lloyd Presbyterian Family Services is a civic and social organization based in Monticello, Arkansas, with executive offices in Little Rock. Originating in 1910 as a day nursery for children of mill workers, the agency evolved into a residential and transitional care provider for youth, serving over 200 youths and their families annually. Its programs focus on independent living and social skills within a family-style setting, supporting youths aged 8 to 18 who are in crisis, including an emergency shelter and a transition program for youths re-entering the community from detention. The Laurence E. Schmidt Center operates under Vera Lloyd to offer confidential care for emotional, behavioral, and spiritual healing, with services available to clergy and the broader community seeking support. Vera Lloyd describes itself as a service agency of the Synod of the Sun, PC(USA), positioned within the state’s network of long-term residential youth care and family services. The organization emphasizes compassionate caregiving and restoration across its programs and maintains a presence in Monticello while coordinating with its Presbytery connections in Arkansas.