ADULT EDUCATION CENTER - 501 S. 20th St., Ft. Smith, AR 72901; 479-785-1232 or 479-785-4115, providing adult education, GED diploma, reading & math review, WAGE prog., computer & English as Second Language class, state certified job readiness. Free classes to anyone age 18 & over, providing childcare for students for $1.00 per day.

CRAWFORD COUNTY CONTINUING EDUCATION - 605  Alma Boulevard Ci., Van Buren, AR 72956; 479-471-0019;
adult education, English As Second Language & GED classes, and workplace education. Serving Crawford county. All services are free.

CRAWFORD COUNTY VOLUNTEERS FOR LITERACY - 513 Main St., Van Buren, AR 72956; 479-474-4594;
English as second language class, one-on-one family tutoring, working with local schools, all services & materials free.

FORT SMITH MULTICULTURE CENTER - 221 Gardner Bldg., U of A Ft. Smith, AR; 479-806-1028; providing services to families & new immigrants, offering classes & referrals, has a list of translators available on their web site. To go to their web site click here: www.fsark.com/multicultural

FORT SMITH PUBLIC SCHOOLS PARKER CENTER - 811 N. "T" St., Ft. Smith, AR; 479-784-8182; parent center,
offering English as second language class, Parents as Teachers,  & help for migrant & native Americans. To go to their web site click here: www.fssc.k12.ar.us

INTERFAITH PRESCHOOL - 1200 N. 5th St., Ft. Smith, AR; 479-783-3443; Free preschool, 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.  Registeration is August 6, 2002, 9 am - 3 pm.

LITERACY COUNCIL OF WESTERN ARKANSAS - 300 S 11 St., Ft. Smith, AR; 479-783-2665; second language tutoring, computer
& citizenship classes.  Serving Sebastian County residents. To go to their web site click here: www.literacy-first.org

ARKANSAS DEPT. OF HIGHER EDUCATION -  114 E. Capitol Av., Little Rock, AR 72201; 800-547-8839;
Information on all Arkansas colleges & universities, and scholarships & financial assistance. To go to their web site click here: www.arkansashighered.com

ADULT EDUCATION CENTER - 501 S. 20th St., Ft. Smith, AR 72901; 479-785-1232 or 479-785-4115, providing scholarships for books for those qualifying. Free classes to anyone age 18 & over, providing childcare for students for $1.00 per day.

ARKANSAS SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION SERVICE (ASIS) - 501-927-1402; to go to their web site click here: www.scholarships-ar-us.org

COOKSON HILLS ELECTRIC CO-OP SCHOLARSHIPS - each year this electric company awards four $500.00 Herman Driscoll Memorial  scholarships to students whose parents are customers;  for more info contact the company at PO Box 539,  Stigler  OK  74462 or call 918-967-4614.

CRAWFORD COUNTY CONTINUING EDUCATION - 605  Alma Boulevard Ci., Van Buren, AR 72956; 479-471-0019;
providing scholarships for books for those qualifying. Serving Crawford county.  Free classes to anyone age 18 & over.

MUSIC FORT SMITH, INC. - 317 N. 5th St., Ft. Smith, AR; 479-782-4754; promoting music, helping young musicians get started, musicians/instructors referral service, introductory musical mentorships, college scholarships, serving teens and adults, most services are free. To go to their web site click here: www.musicfortsmith.org

PLAY IT AGAIN ARKANSAS - a statewide program that works to get musical instruments to needy band students who cannot afford them;  those interested should initiate contact through their local junior high or high school band director.

SCHOLARSHIP WEB SITE - a site that offers information on sources for college scholarships plus
information on requirements for colleges and careers;  go to www.tasseltime.com.

SINGLE PARENT SCHOLARSHIP FUND - provides supplemental financial assistance to those single parents who are pursuing a course of instruction which will improve their income-earning potential (scholarships may be used for tuition, books or other financial needs);  serves Crawford and Sebastian counties;  for more info call 479-782-1311;  applications are available at the web site
www.aspsf.org (look under the subheading for Crawford or Sebastian county).

U OF A FORT SMITH - 5210 Grand Av., Ft. Smith, AR; 479-788-7400 ext 7416; scholarships for single parents, covering books & tuition, pick up application at student advisement office at Campus Center. Qualifications: reside in Crawford or Sebastian county, attending Arkansas college or university, single parent. To go to their web site click here: www.rkaszubo@uafortsmith.edu

ADULT EDUCATION CENTER - 501 S. 20th St., Ft. Smith, AR 72901; 479-785-1232 or 479-785-4115, providing adult education, GED diploma, reading & math review, WAGE prog., computer & ESL class, state certified job readiness, early childhood program, Refugee Resettlement program, conversational Spanish program. Free classes to anyone age 18 & over, providing childcare for students for $2.00 per day.  For complete information on their programs and services, visit their web site by clicking the following link: www.fssc.k12.ar.us/adulted/page1.htm

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.

AMERICAN RED CROSS - 1709 N. Greenwood, Ft. Smith, AR 72901; 479-782-1056; emergency services for military families & victims of disaster, education on safety. Serving Western AR & Eastern Ok. Small fee for health & safety training, all other services are free. To go to their web site click here: www.redcross.org

ARKANSAS DEPT. OF HIGHER EDUCATION -  114 E. Capitol Av., Little Rock, AR 72201; 800-547-8839;
Information on all Arkansas colleges & universities, and scholarships & financial assistance. To go to their web site click here: www.arkansashighered.com

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.

BEVERLY ENTERPRISES - Fort Smith, AR; 479-484-8650; providing nutrition experts to provide discussions & info.

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

CHEROKEE NATION CREDIT & FINANCE DEPT. - 800-256-0671 ext. 2533 or 918-456-0671; offering instruction & information on home buying.  Serving Cherokee citizens. To go to their web site click here: www.cherokee.org

CHOICES COLLEGE & CAREER - A service of U of A Ft. Smith., 479-788-7133; 3 hour workshop for adults who are
considering going to college and have no recent college experience. Serving Sebastian & Crawford residents.

CRAWFORD COUNTY CONTINUING EDUCATION - 605  Alma Boulevard Ci., Van Buren, AR 72956; 479-471-0019;
adult education, ESL & GED classes, and workplace education. Serving Crawford county. All services are free.

CRAWFORD COUNTY EXTENSION OFFICE - 479-474-5286; providing programs/information on agriculture, families, home, garden, natural resources, food, nutrition, budgeting & 4-H Youth Groups. There is small fee for some workshops & agricultural tests, other services are free.

CREDIT COUNSELING OF ARKANSAS INC., - 2301 S. 56th St., Ft. Smith, AR 72903; 479-452-8866 or 800-889-4916;
educational programs on money management/budget, serving entire river valley area. Most services free, small fee for repayment plan & credit report review. To go to their web site click here: www.ccoacares.com

CRISIS CENTER FOR WOMEN - 401 Lexington Av., Ft. Smith, AR 72902; 479-784-9905 or 479-782-1821, offering life skills and parenting class.  Serving women & their children who are victims of domestic abuse and sexual assault. To go to their web site click here: www.ccbw.org

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

FAMILY PLANNING CLINIC OF CSCDC - 513 S. 11th St., Van Buren, AR 72956; 479-474-9351; offering educational programs on birth control and sexually transmitted diseases.. Most services free. Fees based on income.

FORT SMITH MULTICULTURE CENTER - 221 Gardner Bldg., U of A Ft. Smith, AR; 479-806-1028; providing services to families & new immigrants, offering classes & referrals, has a list of translators available on their web site. To go to their web site click here: www.fsark.com/multicultural

FORT SMITH PUBLIC LIBRARY - 3201 Rogers Av., Ft. Smith, AR 72903; 479-783-0229;  computer classes, resources for deaf & blind, educational materials. Call for information on other locations. To go to their web site click here: www.fspl.lib.ar.us./fsplonline.html

HARBOR HOUSE, INC. - 615 N. 19th St., Ft. Smith, AR 72902; 479-806-4590 or 479-785-4083;  drug & alcohol educational prevention classes, outpatient & residential programs. Serving Arkansas and Oklahoma.  Fees based on income.

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.

HEAVENER LIBRARY - 203 E. Ave. "C", Heavener, OK; 918-653-2870; offering educational services of lending library.

KI BOIS COMMUNITY ACTION - 501 Dewey St., Poteau, OK; 800-299-4479 or 918-647-3267; education, Head Start preschool program, vocational training,  Serving low income, elderly, disabled in 4 Okla counties, including LeFlore. To go to their web site click here: www.kibois.com

LEADERSHIP FORT SMITH, a training program through UA-Ft. Smith, now has a web site:  www.LeadershipFortSmith.com.

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

LITERACY COUNCIL OF LEFLORE COUNTY - 408 Dewey St., Poteau, OK 74953; 918-647-3833; provides reading instruction for adults. Basic services are free.

LITERACY COUNCIL OF WESTERN ARKANSAS - 300 S 11 St., Ft. Smith, AR; 479-783-2665; second language tutoring, computer
& citizenship classes.  Serving Sebastian County residents. To go to their web site click here: www.literacy-first.org

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

LOGAN COUNTY LIBRARY - 419 N. Kennedy, Booneville, AR; 479-675-2735; providing all educational services of a lending library: books, videos, audios.  To go to their web site click here: www.arvrls.com/logan

LYELL COLLEGE - a Bible college in Ft. Smith that offers the following degrees:  Associate of Biblical Studies, Bachelor of Biblical Studies, Bachelor of Theology,  and Master of Theological Studies;  located at 12500 Fort Smith Blvd in Ft. Chaffee;  for more
infomation call 479-478-0222.

MARCH OF DIMES - 4034 Rogers Av., Ft. Smith, AR 72903; 479-785-4408; providing programs & information on prenatal education & birth defects. Video library, serving individuals, businesses, organizations.

MOBILE LEARNING LAB - P.O. Box 948, Tahlequah, OK; 918-456-0671 ext 2462; tutoring basic study skills, computer, career planning, serving ages 14yr-30yrs in Sequoyah county.To go to their web site click here: www.lketcher@cherokee.org

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

NORTHSIDE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER - 3202 N. 6th St., Ft. Smith, AR; 479-782-1456; prenatal clinic & education. If you have no insurance the fee is based on income, but first visit must pay $42

OKLAHOMA COOPERATIVE EXTENSION FAMILY & CONSUMER SERVICES - 405-744-6231; call for location nearest you; providing programs/information/teaching on agriculture, families, home, garden, natural resources & 4-H Youth Groups. There is small fee for some workshops & agricultural tests, other services are free. To go to their web site click here: www.dasnrokstate.edu/oces 

OKLAHOMA HEAD START & EARLY HEAD START - 405-524-4124; program for pregnant mothers and children up to age 5 from low income families. To go to their web site click here: www.okacaa.org

OKLAHOMA SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND - 918-781-8200 OR 877-229-7136; serving children birth through age 21.  Services are free. To go to their web site click here: www.osb.k12.ok.us/index/html

OKLAHOMA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF - 580-622-4900; providing early education for ages 2-6 yrs. To go to their web site click here: www.osd.k12.ok.us

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

PREVENTION RESOURCE CENTER - 479-783-5017; stop smoking classes/ARREST Project, providing free prevention  classes & printed material for youth & adults.  Serving Crawford & Sebastian counties. Patches & gum free to low income.

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

REYNOLDS, DON W., CANCER SUPPORT HOUSE - 3324 S. "M" St., Ft. Smith, AR; 800-262-9917 or 479-782-6302; providing educational programs for cancer survivors & families. To go to their web site click here: www.reynoldscancersupporthouse.org

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/refuced 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).

SPIRO PUBLIC LIBRARY - 208 S. Main St., Spiro, OK; 918-962-3461; offering educational services of a lending library.

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

SYSTEMATIC TRAINING FOR EFFECTIVE PARENTING (STEP) - 401 Lexington Av., Ft. Smith, AR 72902;
800-359-0056 or 479-782-1821; parenting classes for victims of domestic violence.

TALIHINA PUBLIC LIBRARY - Located in Medical Complex, Talihina, OK; 918-567-2002; offering educational services of a lending library, serving Talihina area.

U OF A COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE OF SEBASTIAN COUNTY - Fort Chaffee Bldg., #1091, Barling, AR 72923; 479-484-7737; providing programs/information on agriculture, families, home, garden, natural resources & 4-H Youth Groups. There is small fee for some workshops & agricultural tests, other services are free. To go to their web site click here: www.sebastian.uaex.edu or www.uaex.edu

WEBSTER UNIVERSITY FT. SMITH METRO CAMPUS - Fort Chaffee, Building 1583, 4th Ave., offers evening graduate classes in Human Resources management and Business Administration (479-484-7747;  web address is www.webster.edu).

WESTERN ARKANSAS CAREER DEVELOPMENT NETWORK CENTER - 616 Garrison, Ft. Smith, AR 72902;
479-783-0231; providing job training and adult education. To go to their web site click here: www.workforcecenter.net

WESTERN ARKANSAS EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (WAEDA)- 1500 E. Main St., Van Buren, AR;
800-285-1311 or 479-474-7061; offers youth summer work training, adult & displaced workers, 2 year job training, Serving 6 Arkansas counties, services are free.

WISTER BRANCH LIBRARY - Wister, OK; 918-655-7654; offering educational services of a lending library.

ADULT EDUCATION CENTER - 501 S. 20th St., Ft. Smith, AR 72901; 479-785-1232 or 479-785-4115, providing adult education, GED diploma, reading & math review, WAGE prog., computer & ESL class, state certified job readiness. Free classes to anyone age 18 & over, providing childcare for students for $1.00 per day.

ARKANSAS HUMAN DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION - 1801 S. "D" St., Ft. Smith, AR 72901; 479-783-1854;
providing education, job training & supportive services to low income seasonal farm workers & migrant farm workers. 
Serving 17 Arkansas counties. Services are free.

ARKANSAS VALLEY TECHNICAL INSTITUTE - 1700 Helberg Ln., Ozark, Ar 72949; 479-667-2117 or 800-342-4524
offers 1 & 2 year vocational technical training in 12 various skills, very low tuition, scholarships & grants available. To go to their web site click here: www.avti.tec.ar.us

BUILDING TRADES EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING PROGRAM - P.O. Box 948, Tahlequah, OK 74465;
918-456-0671 ext. 2462; a 1 year program teaching basic carpentry, on the job training 4 days week & classroom 1 day week. To visit their web site click here: www.jtpa@cherokee.org.

CRAWFORD COUNTY CONTINUING EDUCATION - 605  Alma Boulevard Ci., Van Buren, AR 72956; 479-471-0019;
adult education, English As Second Language & GED classes, and workplace education. Serving Crawford county. All services are free.

CRAWFORD COUNTY VOLUNTEERS FOR LITERACY - 513 Main St., Van Buren, AR 72956; 479-474-4594;
English as second language class, one-on-one family tutoring, working with local schools, all services & materials free.

EASTERN WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD (EWDB) - 1502 W. Chickasaw, Sallisaw, OK; 918-775-2532; to
apply for job training. Must have Cherokee Nation tribal membership.

FORT SMITH LITERACY COUNCIL - 501 S. 20th St., Ft. Smith, AR; 479-783-2665; second language tutoring, computer
& citizenship classes.  Serving Sebastian County residents. To go to their web site click here: www.literacy-first.org

FORT SMITH MULTICULTURE CENTER - 221 Gardner Bldg., U of A Ft. Smith, AR; 479-806-1028; providing services to families & new immigrants, offering classes & referrals. To go to their web site click here: www.fsark.com/multicultural

INDIAN VOCATIONAL EDUCATION - P.O. Box 948, Tahlequah, OK 74465; 918-456-0671 ext 2327 or 2428; provides training for business technology, childcare & construction, in preparation for work. Must be of Indian descent, be 18 yr or older & live in Cherokee Nation service area. To go to their web site click here: lcox@cherokee.org

KI BOIS COMMUNITY ACTION - 501 Dewey St., Poteau, OK; 800-299-4479 or 918-647-3267;  vocational training,  Serving low income, elderly, disabled in 4 Okla counties, including LeFlore. To go to their web site click here: www.kibois.com

KIAMICHI ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPT. OF OKLAHOMA (KEDDO) - 200 S. McKenna, Poteau, OK;
918-647-3215; classroom & on-the-job training, serving entire LeFlore county. All services free.

LEFLORE COUNTY WORK CENTER - 106 Rogers Av., Poteau, OK 74953; 918-647-3124; offering, education/training, for employment, serving disabled & non-disabled of LeFlore & Haskell counties. All services free.

MOBILE LEARNING LAB - P.O. Box 948, Tahlequah, OK; 918-456-0671 ext 2462; tutoring basic study skills, computer, career planning, serving ages 14yr-30yrs in Sequoyah county.To go to their web site click here: www.lketcher@cherokee.org

OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION - 405-377-2000; call for info on locations nearest you. To go to their web site click here: www.okcareertech.org

ON-THE-JOB TRAINING PROGRAM OF CHEROKEE NATION - P.O. Box 948, Tahlequah, OK 74465; 918-456-0671 ext 2328 or 2462; offers training in occupational trades, must be Indian descent, live in Cherokee nation & be low income. To go to their web site click here: www.jtpa@cherokee.org

POTEAU CHOCTAW NATION FIELD OFFICE - 109 Kerr Av., Poteau, Ok 74953; 918-647-9324 or 800-522-6170; on-the-job training, educational opportunities, must live in Choctaw Nation & have CDIB card. Income guidelines apply.

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

TALIHINA CHOCTAW NATION FIELD OFFICE - Railroad & Dallas Sts., Talihina, OK; 918-567-2106; on-the-job training, education opportunities. Must have CDIB card & live in Choctaw Nation. Income guidelines apply.

WESTERN ARKANSAS CAREER DEVELOPMENT NETWORK CENTER - 616 Garrison, Ft. Smith, AR 72902;
479-783-0231; providing job training and adult education. To go to their web site click here: www.workforcecenter.net

WESTERN ARKANSAS EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (WAEDA)- 1500 E. Main St., Van Buren, AR;
800-285-1311 or 479-474-7061; offers youth summer work training, adult & displaced workers, 2 year job training, Serving 6 Arkanas counties, services are free.

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

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

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

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

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.

CHOCTAW NATION HEAD START PROGRAM - Poteau, OK; 918-647-8500; preschool education for children ages 3 yrs and 4 yrs. Free for those who qualify.

COMMUNITY DENTAL CLINIC - 109 N. 17th St., Ft. Smith, AR 72901; 479-782-6021 or 479-785-2303; providing basic 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

COMPREHENSIVE JUVENILE SERVICES, INC. - 1606 S. "J" St., Ft. Smith, AR 72902; 479-785-4031; emergency selter, parenting classes, casework, aftrecare 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.

FORT SMITH PUBLIC SCHOOLS - P.O. Box 1948, Ft. Smith, AR; 479-785-2501; providing education for grades kindergarten thru 12th, offering early childhood, adult & special education. Serving  City of Ft. Smith. To go to their web site click here: www.fssc.k12.ar.us

HEAD START CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES - 902 Pointer Trail West, Van Buren, AR; 479-474-9378; accepting children ages 6 wk - 4 yrs, offering education, GED scholarships for parents, serving Crawford & Sebastian counties.

INTERFAITH PRESCHOOL - 1200 N. 5th St., Ft. Smith, AR; 479-783-3443; Free preschool, 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. 

KI BOIS COMMUNITY ACTION - 501 Dewey St., Poteau, OK; 800-299-4479 or 918-647-3267; Head Start. Serving low income, in 4 Okla counties, including LeFlore. To go to their web site click here: www.kibois.com

LINCOLN CHILD CARE CENTER, INC. - 1415 N. 9th St., Ft. Smith, AR; 479-782-4997 or 479-782-8273; offering quality preschool, serving Ft. Smith & surrounding areas, accepting children ages 6 wks and older. For low income families, income guidelines apply.

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

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.

MOBILE LEARNING LAB - P.O. Box 948, Tahlequah, OK; 918-456-0671 ext 2462; tutoring basic study skills, computer, career planning, serving ages 14yr-30yrs in Sequoyah county.To go to their web site click here: www.lketcher@cherokee.org

MUSIC FORT SMITH, INC. - 317 N. 5th St., Ft. Smith, AR; 479-782-4754;  helping students of music get started, musicians/instructors referral service, introductory musical mentorships, scholarships, accepting teens, most services are free. To go to their web site click here: www.musicfortsmith.org

OKLAHOMA HEAD START & EARLY HEAD START - 405-524-4124; program for pregnant mothers and children up to age 5 from low income families. To go to their web site click here: www.okacaa.org

OKLAHOMA SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND - 918-781-8200 OR 877-229-7136; serving children birth through age 21.  Services are free. To go to their web site click here: www.osb.k12.ok.us/index/html

OKLAHOMA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF - 580-622-4900; providing early education for ages 2-6 yrs. To go to their web site click here: www.osd.k12.ok.us

RAGAN FAMILY CENTER - 3200 N. 6th St., Ft. Smith, AR 72904; 479-783-4161; offers tutoring, computer classes, to low income residents of Ragon Homes. Call before going.

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.

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

VAN BUREN PUBLIC SCHOOLS - Van Buren, AR; 479-474-6918; offering special education & childhood developmental disabilities services to children ages 3 yrs to 5 yrs. All services are free.

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


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