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

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.

ARVAC, INC. OF LOGAN COUNTY - 366 N. Broadway, Booneville, AR; 479-675-3429; Assisting with food, mortgage, garden seed, budgeting, fans, Home To Own Program, & seasonal utility help.

ARVAC, INC OF LOGAN COUNTY - 124 N. Elm, Paris, AR; 479-963-6325; assisting with food, mortgage, garden seed, budgeting, fans, Home To Own Program, & seasonal utility help.

ARVAC, INC. OF SCOTT COUNTY - Memorial Hall, Waldron, AR; 479-637-2871; assisting with food, mortgage,
garden seed, budgeting, fans, Home To Own Program, & seasonal utility help.

ARVAC, INC. OF FRANKLIN COUNTY - 320 N 2nd St., Ozark, AR; 479-667-2791; assisting with food, mortgage,
garden seed, budgeting, fans, Home To Own Program, & seasonal utility help.

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

CENTER FOR FAMILY CAREGIVERS - a non-profit organization that provides online support and educational materials to family caregivers;  go to www.familycaregivers.org 

CHEROKEE NATION CREDIT & FINANCE DEPT. - 800-256-0671 ext. 2533 or 918-456-0671; offering instruction & information on home buying.  Serving Cherokee citizens.

CHRISTIAN WOMEN'S JOB CORPS - a ministry that provides a Christian context in which women in need are enpowered to move from dependency to self-sufficiency (479-410-3033 or 479-646-9410); located at 300 South 11 in Ft. Smith (in the Community Services Clearinghouse building).

COMMUNITY MENTORING PROGRAM - 614 Webster St.,  Van Buren  AR  (72956) 479-410-1500 (fax 479-471-1520);  mission continues to be "to effect change in the lives of single at-risk mothers to break the cycle of poverty and dependence and establish secure and stable homes for them and their children through training, education and guidance from volunteer mentors." They can be e-mailed at
CommunityMentors@sbcglobal.net.

COMPASSION HOUSE - 6045 Elm springs Rd., Springdale  AR  72762 (479-751-0207); a program that provides help to single pregnant young women whose needs are not being met in their present situation at no cost to the woman.

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.

CRAWFORD COUNTY MENTORING PROGRAM - 1202B Main St., Van Buren, AR; 479-410-3000; assigns community volunteers to help (mentor) those who have having trouble coping with life issues and other difficulties; volunteers are needed.

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.

CRAWFORD/SEBASTIAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL - 4831 Armour, Ft. Smith, AR 72904;
479-785-2303; seasonal utility bill assistance, food bank, housing counseling & rehabilitation, first time homebuyers
program, and weatherization. Serving Crawford & Sebastian counties. All services are free. To go to their web site click here: www.cscdccaa.org

CREDIT COUNSELING OF ARKANSAS INC., - 2301 S. 56th St., Ft. Smith, AR 72903; 479-452-8866 or 800-889-4916;
financial assistance offering budget/debt/credit counseling, debt repayment plan, educational programs, credit report review,
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 - 500 Lexington Ave., Suite A, Ft. Smith, AR 72902;  479-782-1821, offers safe house,
counseling, life skills and parenting class, child care for clients, on-site rape exams. Serving women & their children
who are victims of domestic abuse and sexual assault in Sebastian, Crawford, Scott & Franklin counties. Call for more
information. 24-hr. crisis lines are 479-782-4956 and 1-800-359-0056. To go to their web site click here: www.crisiscenterforwomen.org

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

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES OF CRAWFORD COUNTY - 904 Cloverleaf Ci., Van Buren, AR 72956;
479-474-7595; make application for food stamps, Medicaid, parenting support, foster care/adoption, Child & Family
Services, and Elderchoice.  Assisting elderly, disabled & low income families. Services free to those qualifying.

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES OF FRANKLIN COUNTY - 800 W. Commerical, Ozark, AR; 479-667-2379;
make application for food stamps, Medicaid, parenting support, foster care/adoption, Child & Family Services, and
Elderchoice.  Assisting elderly, disabled & low income families. Services free to those qualifying.

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES OF LEFLORE COUNTY - 511 S. Harper St., Poteau, OK 74953;
800-493-7960 & 918-649-2300; to make application for food stamps, Adult Protective Services, Medicaid, children's Sooner Care insurance, daycare assistance, TANF, seasonal utility help, and aid to elderly & disabled. Services free to those qualifying. To go to their web site click here: www.okdhs.org

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES OF LOGAN COUNTY PARIS LOCATION - 17 W. McKeen, Paris, AR;
501-675-3091; to make application for food stamps, Adult Protective Services, Medicaid, children's ARKids First
insurance, daycare assistance, seasonal utility help, and aid to elderly & disabled. Services free to those qualifying.

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES OF LOGAN COUNTY BOONEVILLE LOCATION - 398 E. 2nd St., Booneville AR; 501-675-3091; to make application for food stamps, Adult Protective Services, Medicaid, children's ARKids First insurance, daycare assistance, seasonal utility help, and aid to elderly & disabled. Services free to
those qualifying

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES OF OKLAHOMA ADULT ABUSE HOTLINE - Oklahoma City, OK;
800-522-3511; to report abuse to elderly, disabled or incapacitated adults. Serving Oklahoma residents. Services free to those qualifying.

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES OF SCOTT COUNTY - South Highway 71B, Waldron, AR 72958;
479-637-4141; to make application for food stamps, Adult Protective Services, Medicaid, children's ARKids First
insurance, daycare assistance, seasonal utility help, and aid to elderly & disabled. Services free to those qualifying.

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES OF SEBASTIAN COUNTY - 616 Garrison Av., Ft. Smith, Ar 72902; 
479-782-4555; to make application for food stamps, Adult Protective Services, Medicaid, children's ARKids First
insurance, daycare assistance, seasonal utility help, and aid to elderly & disabled. Services free to those qualifying.

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES OF SEQUOYAH COUNTY - 1611 S. Kerr Blvd., Sallisaw, OK; 918-775-4464 or 800-270-0805; to make application for food stamps, Adult Protective Services, Medicaid, children's Sooner Care insurance, daycare assistance, TANF, seasonal utility help, and aid to elderly & disabled. Services free to those qualifying. To go to their web site click here: www.okdhs.org

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INTERVENTION PROGRAM - provides education and insight into the causes of domestic violence with the goal to stop violent behavior;  for more information contact Learning Consultants, 3736 Rogers Ave. Ft. Smith, 72903 or call 1-479-782-1119.

FAMILIES ANONYMOUS - 800-736-9805.

FAMILY CAREGIVERS RESOURCE WEB SITE -  a site that provides family caregivers a huge database of information on family care-giving topics;  go to www.caregiving.org/content/fcrc.html .

FAMILY READINESS - a group that works with families of National Guard members who are called up to active duty by assisting with financial problems and other personal matters.  Phone number is 479-782-8652.

FAMILY SERVICE AGENCY - Ft. Smith, AR; 479-484-0311; providing consumer credit counseling & debt consolidation.
Services free. To go to their web site click here: www.helpingfamilies.org

FORT SMITH MULTICULTURAL CENTER - 306 North 6th St., Ft. Smith, AR  72901 (479-784-1008); dedicated to helping new
immigrants successfully adapt to life in the U.S. while preserving their cultural fabric in the American culture.  To go to their web site click here: www.fsark.com/multicultural

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, nutrition, physical/mental/dental health screenings, eye glasses, disability services, GED scholarships for parents, serving Crawford & Sebastian counties.

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

MEDICAID - 616 Garrison Ave., Ft. Smith, AR 72901; 479-782-4555; medical assistance &  transportation for eligible adults and children. Providing services for very low income.

MEDICARE CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER - 800-MED-ICARE; providing information on all Medicare/Medicaid services.  To go to their web site click here: www.medicare.gov

MOTHERS OF MULTIPLES - 479-648-1542; providing support to mothers of multiple birth children. Call for times and locations of meetings.

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

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

NATIONAL RESOURCE CENTER ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE - 800-537-2238

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

OKLAHOMA CHILDCARE RESOURCE & REFERRAL ASSOC. - P.O. Box 61085, Oklahoma City, OK 73146;
888-962-2772; provides referrals for families seeking quality childcare & information on subsidized childcare. Serving entire state of Oklahoma. To go to their web site click here: www.sosu/childcare.edu

OKLAHOMA COOPERATIVE EXTENSION FAMILY & CONSUMER SERVICES - 405-744-6231; call for location nearest you; 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.dasnrokstate.edu/oces 

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

OKLAHOMA STATE EMPLOYMENT SERVICES - 106 Rogers Av., Poteau, OK; 918-647-3123 or 918-647-3124; employment services for residents of Oklahoma.

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.

PARENTS ANONYMOUS - 523 Garrison Ave., Ft. Smith, AR; 800-482-5964 or 479-785-4046; support group meetings for parents, open to public, Tuesday 6:30pm - 7:30pm. No charge.

PARENTS WITHOUT PARTNERS - 800-637-7974; To go to their web site click here: www.parentswithoutpartners.org

PARIS SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER - 331 S. First St., Paris, AR 72855; 479-963-3475; on-site & home delivered meals to shut-ins, local transportation, crafts, gospel singing, games, fun activities. Housing assistance if HUD approved, serving north Logan county ages 60+. Meals $1.00 each, other services free.

PEOPLE HELPING PEOPLE - 479-648-1033; family or friends of disabled or handicapped meet to exchange ideas and /or equipment.  Call for times and locations of meetings.

PEOPLE, INC. OF SEQUOYAH COUNTY - 205 S. J.T. Stites Blvd., Sallisaw, OK 74955; 800-318-6866 or 918-775-7787; offering vocational, residential & youth/family services, including: housing, employment, parenting classes & referrals. To go to their web site click here: www.peopleinc.org

SINGLE-PARENT OUTREACH SERVICE (SOS) - 3201 Grand Av., Ft. Smith, AR; 479-441-9SOS or 479-441-9767; monthly services for single working parents in Ft. Smith area. Must show proof of employment. All services free. Visit their web site at
www.singleparentoutreachservices.com.

STEP-CARFULLY!, INC. -  2710 Massard Rd., Ft. Smith, AR 72903; 479-522-7490; community wide stepparenting group offering support services.  Call for times & locations of meetings.

STEPFAMILY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA - 800-735-0329. To go to their web site click here: www.flyingsolo.com

TEARS OF HOPE -  2710 Massard Rd., Ft. Smith, AR 72903; 479-452-1418; support group for families that have lost an infant through death.  Meeting at 6:30 pm Tuesday.

TOPS (TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY) - 479-646-1137; a group weight loss program. Call for times & locations of meetings.

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

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


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