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An international program of sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities which features a variety of sports and games. Children must be age eight or older to compete. Special Olympics events include alpine skiing, aquatics (swimming, diving, flotation races), athletics (running and track and field), badminton, basketball, bocce, bowling, cross country skiing, cycling, equestrian, figure skating, floor hockey, golf, gymnastics, powerlifting, roller skating, sailing, soccer, softball, speedskating, table tennis, team handball, tennis and volleyball. Included are organizations that sponsor, organize, hold, promote, sell tickets to and publicize the events; provide information about competition schedules; and/or maintain information about current standings.

Exists to improve the economy of Arkansas by supporting talented, hard-working single parents so they can get life-changing education and training, enter the workforce successfully and earn living wages to enable them to better care for their children. We achieve this by providing scholarships and other wrap-around services to eligible single parents.

Weekly support group for all victims of domestic violence to share, learn, and try to regain control over their lives.

This program prepares and delivers regular meals to homebound seniors 60 years and older who are unable to shop and prepare the food for themselves.

Provides services to children and adults with developmental disabilities, such as autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, etc. Our five Child Development Centers, located in Fayetteville, Farmington, Springdale, Huntsville and Siloam Springs, provide a full-day developmental program along with speech, physical and occupational therapy to children six weeks to five years of age. An on-site nurse is also available for children with special medical needs. Our programs for adults include vocational training, job placement, independent living options, community involvement and recreational opportunities.

Program (formerly known as Food Stamp Program) provides food assistance to eligible households to cover a portion of a household's food budget. Benefits are distributed through an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card. SNAP benefits can be used to purchase eligible food items for home consumption including seeds and plants which produce food for consumption by SNAP households. Farmers markets are available for SNAP benefits as well as eligible retailers. In addition to food assistance, the program provides SNAP recipients with nutrition education, employment and training, and work experience in some cases.Call (800) 997-9999 toll-free, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to: Report a lost, stolen or damaged EBT card. Select a PIN when one receives a new card. NOTE: There is no need to change one's PIN if one requests a replacement card. Change one's PIN if someone knows what one's is or if one has forgotten a PIN. Balance inquiry. Obtain a list of last 10 transactions. Report if a store deducted the wrong amount. Ask a question about using EBT card. In the case of a disaster, the local DHS office will provide food. When help seekers mention the loss of food due to power outages or local disaster, they may request emergency food assistance. For power outage, the form requires proof of time power was lost and when it was restored. Customers have ten (10) days from the time power is restored to submit the request for assistance.

Program offers various events and classes throughout the year, including: Cooking classes Art workshops, Social media/internet safety classes Sewing classes Many more options

Non-Emergency Transportation program gives rides to and from Medicaid-covered health care services.

Assistance with regular and crisis home energy utility payments.

Provides pregnancy testing, adoption information, counseling and support services.

Provides assisted living for residents of the housing program.

Provides mutual support groups whose members are individuals who are involved in substance abuse or have other dependencies or compulsive behaviors.

Program provides advocates that listen to client issues and provide brief assistance, advice, and information.

Disaster preparedness, health and safety education courses (some fee-based).

Provides supplemental food for those in need.

Comprehensive array of outpatient services including mental health diagnosis, substance abuse assessment, counseling, paraprofessional services, adult rehabilitative day services, crisis screening intervention and inpatient services in cooperation.

Inspection reports, diseases from animals and insects, clean air and water, safety topics and more

Support group for individuals affected by domestic violence that addresses the physical, social, and emotional needs of victims of domestic violence.

The Child Development Centers serve children from six weeks to five years of age who have been diagnosed with a developmental delay or disability. These include prematurity, cerebral palsy, autism, Down syndrome or seizure disorders, among others. They provide habilitation, speech therapy, physical therapy, and occupational therapy in a preschool setting with a state-approved curriculum. The mix of children with and without disabilities in a preschool setting prepares all of the children for a life in a community filled with diversity. The Early Childhood Program is a day treatment center with a program that includes children who have no disabilities learning and playing along with children who have been diagnosed with developmental delays.

Program seeks to offer statewide educational programs and resources to students who are blind or visually impaired, ages birth through twenty-one, thus enabling them to become productive, self-sufficient citizens through the involvement of all students, staff, parents and the community.

Program provides childcare services for individuals who may not qualify for the agency's other programs.Children three to five years of age may receive private pay services at any of agency's locations. Children birth to two years of age may receive private childcare services at the Berryville or Green Forest locations.Rates are as follows:Full Day Services: $18.00 per day (Birth to Two) $15.00 per day (Three to Five)Monthly charges are based on agency's annual calendar and is due at the first of each month. Full payment for the month is required and is non-refundable based on attendance.

Program provides Vital Records including: Birth certificates Death certificates Marriage certificates Divorce recordsClients may: Request a copy of a certificate Change a certificate Submit a new record for registration.

Offers support groups related to Alzheimer's, bereavement, breastfeeding, cardiac issues, diabetes, strokes, breast cancer and weight loss.

Program feeds breakfast and lunch to approximately 300 homeless/impoverished 5 days a week.

Offers case-care management, mutual support for individuals dealing with Parkinson's Disease, multiple sclerosis, diabetes and other supports as needed.