ARKANSAS CHILD IDENTIFICATION PROGRAM - 800-448-3014 to request kits for children. Kit includes DNA
sample, fingerprints, and medical & personal information.

ARKANSAS TEEN HOTLINE - 614 E. Emma Av. #213, Springdale, AR 72764; 800-798-8336; teen-to-teen 24 hr.
hotline, couseling, referrals, runaways, suicide,crisis & violence prevention. Serving western Arkansas & eastern
Oklahoma.  Services free.

BIKERS AGAINST CHILD ABUSE (BACA) - exists with the intent to create a safer environment for abused children and to empower children to not feel afraid of the world in which they live; the River Valley chapter may be contacted at (479) 414-1676 and more information is available at the web site:  www.bacausa.com.

CHILD ABUSE HOTLINE - 800-482-5961; to report child abuse or neglect.

CHILD ABUSE HOTLINE OF OKLAHOMA- 800-522-3511; to report child abuse or neglect.

CHILD ABUSE INFORMATION HOTLINE - 800-4A-CHILD or 800-422-4453

CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES OF CHEROKEE NATION - P.O. Box 948, Tahlequah, OK 74465; 800-256-0671 or
918-456-0671; investigates mistreatment of Indian children, provides protection & alternative care for children in danger.  Child must be  of Indian descent & be living in Indian country. To go to their web site click here: www.cherokee.org

CODE ADAM - Wal-mart Stores, Inc., Community Programs Dept., 702 SW 8th St., Bentonville, AR 72716-9002,
email: kejohns@wal-mart.com. Contact to impliment a program to eliminate lost and abducted children in stores, malls, public facilities.

CRISIS INTERVENTION CENTER - 614 E. Emma Av., #214, Springdale, AR 72764; 888-274-7472; adult/teen hotline
available 24/7/365, offering youth violence prevention program, serving all ages in Arkansas and eastern Oklahoma. To go to their web site click here: www.nwacrisiscenter.com

HELP IN CRISIS - 1401 N. Maple, Sallisaw, OK; 800-300-5321 or 918-775-3300; child abuse prevention. To go to their web site click here: www.hic@intellex.com

INTERFAITH PRESCHOOL - 1200 N. 5th St., Ft. Smith, AR; 479-783-3443; Free preschool, medical screening, child abuse prevention, parent education. Serving children ages 3 1/2 thru 5 yr., low income families of western AR & eastern OK. 

LEFLORE COUNTY CHILD ADVOCACY NETWORK - 208 Beard Av., Poteau, OK 74953; 918-647-3814; offering public education in child abuse prevention. To go to their web site click here: lccan@alltel.net

NATIONAL COUNCIL ON CHILD ABUSE & FAMILY VIOLENCE - 800-222-2000

OKLAHOMA DEPT OF HUMAN SERVICES OFFICE OF CLIENT ADVOCACY- P.O. Box 25352, Oklahoma City, OK 73125; 405-521-3491; grievances concerning services, investigations into child misreatment, abuse & complaints concerning children placed outside the home.

PREVENTION SERVICES OF CHEROKEE NATION - P.O. Box 948, Tahlequah, OK 74465; 800-256-0671 or
918-456-0671; offering in-home parenting education, preventive daycare, advocacy. Must have CDIB card, serving 14 Oklahoma counties. To go to their web site click here: www.cherokee.org

SUSPECTED CHILD ABUSE & NEGLECT (SCAN) HOTLINE - 523 Garrison Av., Ft. Smith, AR; 800-482-5964 &
479-785-4046; hotline to report suspected child abuse or neglect.

VANISHED CHILDREN'S ALLIANCE - 800-826-4743

LITTLE ROCK JOB CORP CENTER - 2020 Vance St., Little Rock, AR; 501-376-1004 or 501-376-4600; education, GED diplomas, employment services.  Serving Arkansas residents ages 16 yrs. - 24 yrs.

SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM OF CHEROKEE NATION - P.O. Box 948, Tahlequah, OK 74465;
918-456-0671 ext 2327; on-the-job training for youth ages 16 yr - 21 yrs., & live in Cherokee Nation & be of Indian descent. All services are free. To go to their web site click here: www.lcox@cherokee.org

SUPPLEMENTAL YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM - P.O. Box 948, Tahlequah, OK 4465; 918-456-0671 ext 2327
or 2328; year round employment for economically disadvantaged youth between ages 14-21 yrs. Must live in Cherokee Nation jurisdictional boundaries. Must be Indian, income guidelines apply. To go to their web site click here: www.lcox@cherokee.org

WORKPLACE READINESS - Southside & Northside High Schools - education on job applications, resumes', job interviews, trends, aptitude tests, job shadowing & career speakers.

ADOPTION CERTIFICATION UNIT OF CHEROKEE NATION - P.O. Box 948, Tahlequah, OK 74465; 800-256-0671; provides placement of Cherokee children in families with resources to provide emotional & financial needs. Serving 14 Ok counties, must have CDIB card. To go to their web site click here: www.icw@cherokee.org

AL-ANON - 479-441-9705; Support groups for children/youth, family & friends of alcoholic. Call for times & locations of meetings. To go to their web site click here: www.aa.org

ARKANSAS CHILD IDENTIFICATION PROGRAM - 800-448-3014 to request kits for children. Kit includes DNA
sample, fingerprints, and medical & personal information.

ARKANSAS DEPT. REHABILITATION SERVICE FOR BLIND/VISUALLY IMPAIRED - 616 Garrison, Ft. Smith, AR 72901; 479-782-4555; providing financial & medical help for children/youth with visual disability.

ARKANSAS SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND - 2600 Markham, Little Rock, AR 72205; 501-296-1810 or 800-362-4451;
orientation & mobility, occupational & speech therapy, general curriculum,residential & day program, deaf/blind program; serving Arkansas residents ages 2-21 yrs. All services are free.

ARKANSAS SPECIAL EDUCATION RESOURCE CENTER - 1405 N. Pierce #101, Little Rock, AR 72207;
800-482-8437; providing information & referrals for parents of children not progressing normally. Serving ages birth thru 21 yrs. All services are free.

ARKANSAS SPECIAL OLYMPICS - 479-648-8212

ATTORNEY GENERAL CONSUMER PROTECTION OF ARKANSAS - 323 Center St. #200, Little Rock, AR 72201;
501-682-2007 or 800-482-8982; assisting with consumer issues, youth issues, child product safety.  Serving Arkansas residents. To go to their web site click here: www.ag.state.ar.us

ATTORNEY GENERAL CONSUMER PROTECTION OF OKLAHOMA - 405-521-2029; assists with consumer issues, youth issues, child product safety. Serving Oklahoma residents.

BOST HAND-IN-HAND CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER - 1801 S. 74th St., Ft. Smith, AR 72903; 479-452-3991; providing developmental speech, occupational & physicial therapy; case management.  Serving children with chronic illness, low birth weight or failure to thrive. To go to their web site click here: www.bost.org

BROWNWOOD LIFE CARE CENTER - 2121 Towson, Ft. Smith, AR, 72901; 479-785-2273; residential school for severly handicapped & medically fragile children. Accepts family referrals and new clients ages birth to 10 yrs. Serving Arkansas and Oklahoma, all services free.

CANDY STRIPE PROGRAM OF ST EDWARD HOSPITAL - 479-484-6078; a volunteer program for teens interested in pursuing the medical profession.

CENTER FOR EFFECTIVE PARENTING - 614 E. Emma, Springdale, AR 72764; 479-751-6167; provides positive impact on children through a focus on improving parenting skills. Providing info & training; contact for more info. To go to their web site click here: www.parenting-ed.org

CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES OF CHEROKEE NATION - P.O. Box 948, Tahlequah, OK 74465; 800-256-0671 or
918-456-0671; investigates mistreatment of Indian children, provides protection & alternative care for children in danger.  Child must of of Indian descent & be living in Indian country. To go to their web site click here: www.icw@cherokee.org

CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT OF ARKANSAS - 3132 Alma Blvd., Van Buren, AR; 800-219-0134; 479-471-8855; assisting in establishing paternity & collecting child support.  Serving 4 Arkansas counties. No fee for services.

CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT OFFICE OF LEFLORE COUNTY - Poteau, Courthouse, Poteau, OK;  918-647-2245
offering assistance in collecting past due child support; serving LeFlore county.

CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT OFFICE OF SEQUOYAH COUNTY- P.O. Box 767, Sallisaw, OK 74955;
800-522-2922; assists in collecting child support. No charge for this service.

CHILDREN'S HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM - 877-KIDS-NOW or 877-543-7669; to go to their web site click here:
www.insurekidsnow.gov

CHILDREN'S SERVICE LEAGUE - Ft. Smith Public Schools, P.O. Box 10008, Ft. Smith, AR 72917; provides free
clothing and hygiene care items to low income students in Ft. Smith public & private schools. Apply at principal's office.

CHOCTAW NATION CHILDREN & FAMILY SERVICES - Railroad & Dallas Streets, Talihina, OK; 918-567-4265;
Free services to those who qualify.

CODE ADAM - Wal-mart Stores, Inc., Community Programs Dept., 702 SW 8th St., Bentonville, AR 72716-9002,
email: kejohns@wal-mart.com. Contact to impliment a program to eliminate lost and abducted children in stores, malls, public facilities.

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES CHILDREN & FAMILY SERVICES - P.O. Box 25352, Oklahoma City, OK;
405-521-2475; providing free services to low income Oklahoma families. To go to their web site click here:
www.okdhs.org

FIRST TEE FT. SMITH - has developed several on-site and outreach programs to inject positive values and character development, through the game of golf, into the lives of young people of all ethnicities and social strata; operates from the Jack Stephens Youth Golf Academy, a facility adjacent to Ben Geren Regional Park in Fort Smith; the facility includes a 6-hole course, a 3-hole short course, a complete practice area which includes a large three-tiered driving range, and the Bagby Learning Center, with its offices, lounges, library, and classroom areas;  learn more by visiting thefirstteefortsmith.org.

FOSTER CARE CERTIFICATION OF CHEROKEE NATION - Hwy 66 & Pine, Catoosa, OK.  918-266-5626; Serving 14 Oklahoma counties, providing placement for children, and certification of foster homes. To go to their web site click here: www.icw@cherokee.org

FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRAM of Cookson Hills CAA - a program that matches older persons with children for one-on-one support;  for information call 918-775-9116.  (Information on Foster Grandparenting in Arkansas is available at 501-324-5234.)

FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE LODGE #39 - P.O. Box 1146, Ft. Smith, AR; 479-785-4430; Christmas "Shop With A Cop Program".

HEAD START PROGRAM OF SEQUOYAH COUNTY - 212 S. Elm, Sallisaw, OK 74955; 918-456-0571; educational program for children ages 3-5 yrs. Accepting disabled & non-disabled children. Income guidelines apply.

INFANT FORMULAS INC. - a statewide service that provides special formula needs for special-needs infants; may also be able to provide diapers; a doctor's prescription is required to access services;  no costs to the family; for more information call 501-753-3330.

LEFLORE COUNTY CHILD ADVOCACY NETWORK - 208 Beard Av., Poteau, OK 74953; 918-647-3814; on-site sexual assault/abuse exam, resource library, referrals, offering public education in child abuse prevention. To go to their web site click here:
lccan@alltel.net

MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION - 800-722-9474; to go to their web site click here: www.wish.org

NATIONAL ADOPTION CENTER - to go to their web site click here: www.adopt.org/adopt

NATIONAL CLEARINGHOUSE ON FAMILIES & YOUTH - (no phone number available); To go to their web site click here: www.ncfy.com

NATIONAL INFORMATION CENTER FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES (offers free resource sheets for each state):  1-800-695-0285 or click here to go to their web site -- www.nichcy.org/states.htm

OKLAHOMA ADOPTION COALITION - P.O. Box 11161, Oklahoma City, OK 73136-0161; 405-521-3561

OKLAHOMA ASSOCIATION FOR CHILDREN'S INSTITUTIONS & AGENCIES - 918-245-3132; agencies working together to provide quality care to troubled youth and their families.

OKLAHOMA PARENT CENTER - 877-553-4332 (parents only) - statewide training and info for parents of disabled children.

OSU EXTENSION SERVICES - 120 E. Chickasaw (Courthouse), Sallisaw, OK; 918-775-4838; programs/information on  4-H youth groups. Serving residents of Sequoyah County.

SALLISAW PROJECT - Sallisaw, OK; 918-775-4659; Affiliate of Christian Children's Fund, enhancing education by tutoring, self esteem camp,computer camp, & University tours. Serving students who are on free/reduced school lunch program.

SOS (SINGLE PARENT OUTREACH SERVICES) - provides free services to single working parents; services include oil & filter changes, haircuts, financial counseling,  mammograms, interview skills, tax preparation, tutoring, eye exams, dental exams, well-baby exams & gyn. exams  (for more info call  479-441-9767).

U.S. DEPT. OF JUSTICE OFFICE OF JUVENILE JUSTICE & DELINQUENCY PREVENTION - 633 Indiana Av NW, Room 742, Washington, DC 20531; 202-307-5914

WAL-MART - 2212 Fayetteville Rd., Van Buren, AR 72956; 479-474-5051; free fluoride vitamins for one year, for children with prescription from doctor or dentist.

WE CARE FOUNDATION -  P.O. Box 3431, Ft. Smith, AR. 72913, (479) 782-8822, email: wecarefound@yahoo.com,`web site address is wecarefound.com; established in 1991 by seven people who believed that children with cancer, hemophilia, sickle cell anemia and AIDS deserve the same opportunities as their healthy counterparts. The Foundation serves children from the State of Arkansas, eastern Oklahoma and southern Missouri ages 3 through 19. The We Care Foundation is dedicated to improving and enriching the lives of children with cancer and related blood forming diseases, including hemophilia, sickle cell anemia and AIDS. Programs sponsored by the We Care Foundation include Camp Dream Street, Dream Street Family Vacation, We Care Scholarships, and Educational Programs & Information. All programs are provided at no cost to participating families. Programs are available without regard to race, color, sex or religion. Office location: Donald W. Reynolds Cancer Support House, 3324 South M Street, Ft. Smith, AR. 72903.

ARKANSAS MISSING CHILDREN SERVICES PROGRAM - 800-448-3014 or 501-682-1020

ARKANSAS TEEN HOTLINE - 614 E. Emma Av. #213, Springdale, AR 72764; 800-798-8336; teen-to-teen 24 hr
hotline, couseling, referrals, runaways, suicide,crisis & violence prevention. Serving western Arkansas & eastern
Oklahoma.  Services free. To go to their web site click here:  www.nwacrisiscenter.com

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF AMERICA -1230 West Peachtree, Atlanta, GA 30309; 404-815-5764; national headquarters gang prevention through targeted outreach program.

BOYS TOWN NATIONAL HOTLINE - 800-448-3000

CHILD ABUSE HOTLINE - 800-482-5964; to report child abuse or neglect.

CHILD ABUSE HOTLINE OF OKLAHOMA- 800-522-3511; to report child abuse or neglect

CHILD ABUSE INFORMATION HOTLINE - 800-4A-CHILD or 800-422-4453

CHILD FIND OF AMERICA - 800-I-AM-LOST or 800-426-5678

COVENANT HOUSE NINE LINE - 800-999-9999; hotline for runaways and crisis intervention service for teens &
families. Offering referrals. Spanish speaking staff.  All services free 24 hrs/7 days.

CRISIS INTERVENTION CENTER - 614 E. Emma Av., #214, Springdale, AR 72764; 888-274-7472; adult/teen hotline
available 24/7/365, offering youth violence prevention program, referrals, peer counseling, serving all ages in Arkansas and eastern Oklahoma.  To go to their web site click here: www.nwacrisiscenter.com

JUVENILE DIABETES FOUNDATION - 800-223-1138; to go to their web site click here: www.jdfcure.com

MISSING CHILDREN (KIDWATCH) - 800-587-4357

MISSING, EXPLOITED & RUNAWAY CHILDREN NATIONAL HOTLINE - 800-843-5678; to report your child missing, where abouts of missing child, or child pornography. To go to their web site click here: www.cybertipline.com or www.missingkids.com

NATIONAL CONGRESS OF PARENTS & TEACHERS - 700 Rush St., Chicago, Ill 60611; 312-670-6782

NATIONAL GRAFFITI INFORMATION NETWORK - P.O. Box 400, Hurricane, UT 84737; 801-635-0646                       

NATIONAL INFORMATION CENTER FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES (offers free resource sheets for each state):  1-800-695-0285 or click here to go to their web site -- www.nichcy.org/states.htm

NATIONAL RUNAWAY SWITCHBOARD - 800-621-4000; crisis hotline for missing & displaced children & their parents, providing information & referrals. To go to their web site click here: www.nrscrisisline.org

NATIONAL SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER - 4165 Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village, CA; 805-373-9977

OFFICE OF JUVENILE AFFAIRS - 405-530-2939; has responsibility for juvenile correctional institutions, probation services to the juvenile courts. To go to their web site click here: www.state.ok.us/~oja/oja.html

OKLAHOMA ASSOCIATION FOR CHILDREN'S INSTITUTIONS & AGENCIES - 918-245-3132; agencies working together to provide quality care to troubled youth and their families.

OKLAHOMA DEPT OF HUMAN SERVICES OFFICE OF CLIENT ADVOCACY- P.O. Box 25352, Oklahoma City, OK 73125; 405-521-3491; grievances concerning services, investigations into child misreatment, abuse & complaints concerning children placed outside the home.

PHONE FRIEND HELPLINE - a phone service for children ages 5 - 12 who need someone to talk to about anything at all;  available
24 hrs., 7 days a week;  call 1-888-723-3225.

SUSPECTED CHILD ABUSE & NEGLECT (SCAN) HOTLINE - 523 Garrison Av., Ft. Smith, AR; 800-482-5964 &
479-785-4046; hotline to report suspected child abuse or neglect.

TEEN HOTLINE - for teens with any type of issue they need to talk about;  available 24 hrs., 7 days a week;  1-800-798-8336.

TEEN OUTREACH LINE - 800-522-8336; hotline for teens, operates 12 noon to 12 midnight, central time.

TEENS T.A.P. HOTLINE - 800-234-TEEN; offers youth counseling on AIDS, operates 4 pm - 8 pm, Mon.-Fri.

VANISHED CHILDREN'S ALLIANCE - 800-826-4743

YOUTH CRISIS & RUNAWAY HOTLINE - 800-448-4663

YOUTH CRISIS HOTLINE - 800-HIT-HOME or 858-242-5683; phone help line for any youth/child needing someone to talk to.

YOUTH HOTLINE - 888-723-3225; phone-a-friend 24 hr. helpline for children who are lonesome, afraid, bored or need help with homework. Serving children ages 5 yr - 12 yrs. To go to their web site click here: www.nwacrisiscenter.com

ARKIDS FIRST - toll free 888-474-8275 or 479-484-5550 ext 6468; free medical insurance for low income Arkansas
children. Apply at DHS or call for enrollment assistance. A local representative for Crawford and Sebastian Counties may be
contacted by calling Mona Clemons, ARKids First Outreach Specialist, at 479-494-5700 ext. 1686 or by fax at 479-484-9991
(Vista Health, 10301 Mayo Rd., Barling  AR  72923).  To go to the web site click here: www.arkidsfirst.com.

ARKANSAS HEALTH CARE ACCESS FOUNDATION, INC. - P.O. Box 56248, Little Rock, AR 72215; 501-221-3033 or 800-950-8233; Free non-emergency medical, dental, lab & prescription  services.  Serving uninsured, low income
Arkansas resident or resident alien. To go to their web site click here: www.aristotle.net/~ahcaf

ARKANSAS DEPT. REHABILITATION SERVICE FOR BLIND/VISUALLY IMPAIRED - 616 Garrison, Ft. Smith, AR 72901; 479-782-4555; providing financial & medical help for children/youth with visual disability.

ARKANSAS SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND - 2600 Markham, Little Rock, AR 72205; 501-296-1810 or 800-362-4451;
orientation & mobility, occupational & speech therapy, general curriculum,residential & day program, deaf/blind program; serving Arkansas residents ages 2-21 yrs. All services are free.

CARL ALBERT COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER - 506 E. 2nd St., Heavener, OK 74937; 918-653-7718; outpatient mental health, substance abuse, counseling, crisis intervention, & children's services.

CHILDREN'S HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM - 877-KIDS-NOW or 877-543-7669; to go to their web site click here:
www.insurekidsnow.gov

CHILDRENS MEDICAL SERVICES OF ARKANSAS - P.O. Box 1437, Little Rock, AR 72203; 800-482-5850 ext 22277
provides medical care & follow-up on chronic illness & disability for children & youth under age 18 with special health care needs. Must meet diagnostic & financial guidelines. Apply at local DHS office, services are free.  To go to their web site click here: www.medicaid.state.ar.us

CHILDREN'S MEDICAL SERVICES OF CRAWFORD COUNTY - 704 Clovrleaf Ci, Van Buren, AR; 479-471-8318;
provides medical care & follow-up on chronic illness & disability for children & youth under age 18 with special health care needs. Must meet diagnostic & financial guidelines. Apply at local DHS office, services are free.  To go to their web site click here: www.medicaid.state.ar.us

CHILDREN'S MEDICAL SERVICES OF SEBASTIAN COUNTY - 616 Garrison Av., Ft. Smith, AR 72902; 479-782-4555 or 800-482-5964; provides medical care & follow-up on chronic illness & disability for children & youth under age 18 with special health care needs. Must meet diagnostic & financial guidelines. Apply at local DHS office, services are free.  To go to their web site click here: www.medicaid.state.ar.us

COMMUNITY DENTAL CLINIC - 109 N. 17th St., Ft. Smith, AR 72901; 479-782-6021 or 479-785-2303; providing basic dental care to older children, and Tooth Fairy Educational Program for local schools. Very small fees apply. Serving Sebastian & Crawford counties. To go to their web site click here: www.cscdccaa.org

COMMUNITY SERVICES CLEARINGHOUSE - 300 S. 11th St., Ft. Smith, AR 72902; 479-782-5074; children's emergency medical assistance for those who have an emergency & are truly in need, as appraised by caseworker, and providing information on other community resources. To go to their web site click here: www.members.aol.com/fsclearhou

FIANNA HILLS BAPTIST PEDIATRIC CLINIC - 10300 Jenny Lind, Ft. Smith, AR 72908; 479-646-3452; baby formula
for sick babies, pediatric medical clinic. Serving children who do not have insurance, ages birth - 18 yrs., Oct.-May, Thursdays 6 pm - 7 pm. No appointment needed, all services free. (SPECIAL  NOTE:  as of Fall 2003 this service is no longer available.)

HEALTHIER BABY CAMPAIGN - Little Rock, AR; 800-235-0002, providing services & referrals for quality prenatel care, serving entire state of Arkansas.

INTERFAITH PRESCHOOL - 1200 N. 5th St., Ft. Smith, AR; 479-783-3443; Free preschool, medical screening, child abuse prevention, parent education, English As Second Language class for parents. Serving children ages 3 1/2 thru 5 yr., low income families of western AR & eastern OK.

JUVENILE DIABETES FOUNDATION - 800-223-1138; to go to their web site click here: www.jdfcure.com

KIDS FIRST - 616 S. 17th St., Ft. Smith, AR 72902; 479-785-9091; medical services, physical/occupational/speech therapy, preschool class, day treatment center. Serving disabled children. Fee based on income. To go to their web site click here: www.kids-first.cc

KISTLER TREATMENT CENTER - 3304 S. "M" St., Ft. Smith, AR 479-785-4677; provides physical, occupational, & speech therapy. Serving children of western AR & eastern OK. Fee based on income. To go to their web site click here: www.kistlercenter.org.

MIGRANT EDUCATION PROGRAM OF FORT SMITH PUBLIC SCHOOLS - 811 N. "T" St., Ft. Smith, AR;
479-784-8133 or 479-784-8132 ext 23; providing medical & health services for migrant children who are new students moving into Fort Smith, including: eye glasses, doctor & medicine. All services are free.

OKLAHOMA DEPT OF HUMAN SERVICES IN-HOME SUPPORTS WAIVER PROGRAM - Serving Sequoyah County at 800-522-1075 & serving LeFlore county at 800-522-1086. Providing in-home support servies for developmentally disabled children ages 6-17 and adults ages 18 & older. To go to their web site click here: www.okdhs.org

OKLAHOMA STATE DEPT. HEALTH - 1212 Reynolds, Poteau, OK; 918-647-8601; immunizations, guidance center,  WIC, early childhood intervention, serving entire LeFlore county. Some services free, some services based on income.

SCOTT COUNTY HEALTH DEPT. - 440 Featherstone, Waldron, AR; 479-637-2165;  immunizations, WIC, services free.

SEQUOYAH COUNTY HEALTH DEPT. - 612 N. Oak, Sallisaw, OK 74955; 918-775-6201;  WIC, child guidance,  immunizations, Children First program. Most services free.

SOONER CARE - 1611 S. Kerr Blvd., Sallisaw, OK; 800-270-0805 or 918-775-4464; providing free medical insurance for Sequoyah county Oklahoma children. To go to their web site click here: www.okdhs.org

SOONER CARE - 511 S. Harper, Poteau, OK; 918-649-2300 or 800-493-7960; providing free medical insurance for LeFlore county Oklahoma children. To go to their web site click here: www.salvationarmy.org

ST. PAUL GOOD SAMARITAN CLINIC - 4100 Grand Av., Ft. Smith, AR 72904; 479-783-5908; walk-in medical clinic, providing doctor's exam, perscription medicine, minor tests, treating acute minor illnesses. Serving residents of Ft. Smith & surrounding areas. Cannot take people with health insurance. Must provide proof of income & residency. All services are free, income guidelines apply. Seeing patients Tuesday 4:40 - 6:30.

STARS - 26110 Highway 45, Hackett, AR; 479-639-2401;  providing therapeutic horseback riding for physically & mentally challenged children. All services are free.

STEPPING STONE SCHOOL - 123 Thicksten, Alma, AR 72921; 479-632-3813; providing speech, physical & occupational therapy for handicapped children ages 6 mo - 5 yrs, and adults ages 18 +.  Serving Crawford  county, all services are free.

VISION USA - 800-766-4466; free eye exam for low income working families without eye care insurance.  Can sometimes provide eye glasses free or reduced. To go to their web site click here: www.aoa.org/visionusa/form.asp

WAL-MART - 2212 Fayetteville Rd., Van Buren, AR 72956; 479-474-5051; free fluoride vitamins for one year, for children with prescription from doctor or dentist.

WESTERN ARKANSAS THERAPEUTIC CHILDREN'S HOME (W.A.T.C.H) 7302 Rogers Av., Ft. Smith, AR;
479-484-0059; residential therapeutic treatment center for emotionally disturbed children ages 5 yr to 18 yrs.

WILLIS COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC - 101 N. Wheeler, Sallisaw, OK 74955; 918-775-5513; providing prevention resource center, crisis intervention, counseling, outpatient treatment, serving children & adults.

ARKANSAS SPECIAL OLYMPICS - 479-648-8212

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF SEQUOYAH COUNTY - 113 N Elm, Sallisaw, OK 74955; 918-776-9117; offering tutoring, sports, summer camps, computer lab, teen enterprise, arts/crafts, life skills, cultural/fine arts & library visits. Mon-Fri, 9am-6pm. Annual membership is $10.

BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA (WESTARK AREA COUNCIL) - 1401 S. 31st. St., Ft. Smith, AR; 479-782-7244; boys recreational activities, ages 6-20 yrs. To go to their web site click here: www.westarkbsa.org

EVANS BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS - 6015 Boys Club Lane, Ft. Smith, AR; 479-646-9519; offering many sports and activities including: cheerleading, drill team & girls softball. Serving both boys & girls ages 6-18 yrs. Membership $10 yr.

GIRLS INCORPORATED BELLE GROVE GIRLS CLUB - 622 N. 7th St., Ft. Smith, AR 72904; 479-782-0622; sports, activities, summer camp, pool, life skills education, serving girls ages 6-18 in Ft. Smith & surrounding areas. Membership $20/yr.. yearly  pool  priviledges $15/yr.

GIRLS INCORPORATED NANCY ORR GIRLS CLUB - 1415 Old Greenwood Rd., Ft. Smith, AR; 479-782-0375; sports,
activities, summer camp, life skills education, serving girls ages 6-18 in Ft. Smith & surrounding areas. Membership $20/yr.

GOLDTRAP-GARDNER BOYS & GIRLS CLUB - 8800 Dallas St., Ft. Smith, AR 73903; 479-452-5779; many sports and
other activities, including cheerleading, drill team & girls softball. Ft. Smith boys & girls ages 6-18. Membership $10/yr. Small fee for some activities.

JEFFREYS BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS - 4905 N. "O" St., Ft. Smith, AR; 72904; 479-782-8126; offering many sports and
activities, including cheerleading, drill team & girls softball. Free breakfast & lunch in summer. Serving Ft. Smith boys & girls ages 6-18 yrs. Membership $10 yr. Small fee for some activities.

MT. MAGAZINE GIRL SCOUT COUNCIL, INC. - 5705 Gordon Lane, Ft. Smith, AR 72903; 479-452-1290 or
800-848-9662; recreational activities & daycamp for girls age

OKLAHOMA COOPERATIVE EXTENSION FAMILY & CONSUMER SERVICES - 405-744-6231; call for location nearest you; providing programs/information on  4-H Youth Groups. To go to their web site click here: www.dasnrokstate.edu/oces 

OSU EXTENSION SERVICES - 120 E. Chickasaw (Courthouse), Sallisaw, OK; 918-775-4838; programs/information on 4-H youth groups. Serving residents of Sequoyah County.

RAGAN HOMES ACTIVITY CENTER - 3300 N. 6th St., Ft. Smith, AR; 479-783-4497; providing sports, music, crafts, Boys & Girls Scouts, computers, bowling, skating, snacks for ages 5 yr-18 yrs, open to public, Monday-Friday, no charge. To go to their web site click here: http:\\rainbowsingers.tripod.com

SALLISAW PROJECT - Sallisaw, OK; 918-775-4659; Affiliate of Christian Children's Fund, enhancing education by tutoring, self esteem camp,computer camp, & University tours. Serving students who are on free/reduced school lunch program.

SEBASTIAN COUNTY BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF GREENWOOD - 219 Hester Cut Rd., Greenwood, AR;
479-996-6877; offering many sports & activities, including cheerleading, after school & summer programs, serving boys & girls ages 5-18 yrs. Membership is $15 yr, small fee for some activities.

STEPHENS BOYS & GIRLS CLUB - 3101 N. 6th St., Ft. Smith, AR; 479-782-6392; providing many sports & activities, including cheerleading, drill team & girls softball. Serving boys & girls ages 6-18 yrs., membership is $10/yr.. Small fee for some activities. Free breakfast & lunch in summer.

VAN BUREN BOYS & GIRLS CLUB - 1400 City Park Rd., Van Buren, AR 72956; 479-474-9401; offering sports & other recreational activities after school & summers. Membership fee $15 yr. Serving Crawford county children ages 6 yr - 18 yrs.

WESTARK AREA COUNCIL BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA - 1401 S. 31st. St., Ft. Smith, AR; 479-782-7244; boys recreational activities, ages 6-20 yrs. To go to their web site click here: www.westarkbsa.org

AFTER SCHOOL GROUP COUNSELING PROGRAM OF WESTERN ARKANSAS COUNSELING & GUIDANCE CENTER - 3111 S. 70th St., Ft. Smith, AR; 479-452-6650; individual & group therapy, & case management. Serving
students in Ft. Smith, Greenwood, Alma & Van Buren schools. To go to their web site click here: www.wacgc.org

AHEC FAMILY MEDICAL CENTER - 612 S. 12th St., Ft. Smith, AR; 479-785-2431; family medical clinic, youth
counseling, pregnancy clinic, educational program for schools. Fee based in income for Arkansas residents without 
insurance. Accepts Medicare, Medicaid, insurance & private pay.

AL-ANON - 479-441-9705; Support groups for children/youth, family & friends of alcoholic. Call for times & locations of meetings. To go to their web site click here: www.aa.org

ALLIED GARDENS ESTATE - 5221 Johnson St., Ft. Smith, AR; 479-782-3611; Offers drug/alcohol/tobacco prevention program for school aged children of tenants. HUD subsidized housing for elderly, handicapped & families.

ARKANSAS NATIONAL GUARD YOUTH CHALLENGE PROGRAM - Building 16416 Camp Robinson, North Little Rock, AR 72199-9600; 800-814-8453; Offering education on life skills, self discipline, & GED classes, in 22 week military structured environment. Serving high school dropouts & potential dropouts ages 16-18, both boys & girls. To go to their website click here: www.angycp@cci.net

ARKANSAS TEEN HOTLINE - 614 E. Emma Av. #213, Springdale, AR 72764; 800-798-8336; teen-to-teen 24 hr
hotline, couseling, referrals, runaways, suicide,crisis & violence prevention. Serving western Arkansas & eastern
Oklahoma.  Services free. To go to their web site click here.www.nwacrisiscenter.com

BOYS SHELTERS, INC. - 5904 S. Zero St., Ft. Smith, AR 72903; 479-646-2819; offering 24 hr. residential facility for boys in need of services,family counseling, teaching social & educational skills. Serving boys ages 13-17. They also accept donations of vehicles.  They will handle title transfer requirements and provide donors with a tax-deductible donation receipt.  For more info call 479-646-2819.

BOYS TOWN NATIONAL HOTLINE - 800-448-3000

CAMP COMPASSION - 2910 Jenny Lind #6, Ft. Smith, AR 72901; 800-752-0444 or 479-494-0100; bereavement
counseling to youth & children dealing with the death of a loved one, to develop a better understanding of their feelings.  Serving Arkansas & Oklahoma residents,  all services are free.  To go to their web site click here: www.peachtreehospice.com

COMPREHENSIVE JUVENILE SERVICES, INC. - 1606 S. "J" St., Ft. Smith, AR 72902; 479-785-4031; emergency shelter, parenting classes, casework, aftercare for committed use, electronic monitoring & community services. Serving boys & girls ages 8 yr to 18 yrs. who are referred by parents, teachers, court or law enforcement.

CRISIS INTERVENTION CENTER - 614 E. Emma Av., #214, Springdale, AR 72764; 888-274-7472; adult/teen hotline
available 24/7/365, offering youth violence prevention program, referrals, peer counseling, serving all ages in Arkansas and eastern Oklahoma.  To go to their web site click here: www.nwacrisiscenter.com

HORIZON TREATMENT CENTER - 3113 S. 70th St., Ft. Smith, AR 72903; 800-542-1031 or 479-478-6664; 48-60 days residential substance abuse treatment, individual, group, 12 step, & outdoor adventure therapy. Serving Ark students ages 13-18 who have a substance abuse problem. Fee based on income. To go to their web site click here: www.wacgc.org

LEFLORE COUNTY YOUTH SERVICES, INC. - 404 Dewey St., Poteau, OK 74953; 800-221-5187 or 918-647-4196; emergency teen shelter, counseling, summer recreation, first time & repeat offenders programs, child safety finger printing program. Serving Oklahoma. All services are free. To go to their web site click here: www.members@clnk.com/lcys

OFFICE OF JUVENILE AFFAIRS - 405-530-2939; has responsibility for juvenile correctional institutions, probation services to the juvenile courts. To go to their web site click here: www.state.ok.us/~oja/oja.html

OKLAHOMA ASSOCIATION FOR CHILDREN'S INSTITUTIONS & AGENCIES - 918-245-3132; agencies working together to provide quality care to troubled youth and their families.

STATE TRANSITION AND REINTEGRATION  SYSTEM (STARS) - 661 E. Davis Field Rd., Muskogee, OK 74403;
918-686-8049; working with office of Juvenile Affairs, providing: referrals, tracking service, mentorship & community service restitution program.  Serving only young people ages 10 yr - 18 yrs, serving 7 Oklahoma counties, including Sequoyah.

U.S. DEPT. OF JUSTICE OFFICE OF JUVENILE JUSTICE & DELINQUENCY PREVENTION - 633 Indiana Av NW, Room 742, Washington, DC 20531; 202-307-5914

WESTERN ARKANSAS THERAPEUTIC CHILDREN'S HOME (W.A.T.C.H) 7302 Rogers Av., Ft. Smith, AR;
479-484-0059; residential therapeutic treatment center for emotionally disturbed children ages 5 yr to 18 yrs.



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