Visionaries. Trailblazers. Advocates.

Little Rock Family’s Pioneering Parents are all of these things and more. In our second annual Pioneering Parents feature, you’ll meet dedicated change makers in Arkansas who are helping local children and raising their own families along the way. These moms and dads are innovating the way our children learn and create, helping them survive health dilemmas, thrive after tragic accidents, and in one case—finding loving families for children who have no one.

The most inspiring part: These passionate individuals were nominated by you, our Little Rock Family readers! There are so many Pioneering Parents in the central Arkansas community—and the work that each and every one of you accomplishes does not go unnoticed. Your family, friends, neighbors, co-workers and, yes, your children wrote to us about you and the work you do to make our community great. Though we could only choose four Pioneering Parents, we appreciate each and every one of you for doing your part to make a difference!

After you learn more about the work of the 2015 Pioneering Parents, take a moment to nominate someone you know for next year’s feature.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY DANIEL MOODY