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Benefits, food and cash assistanceCounty contact

Drew DHS county office

County DHS contact for SNAP, Medicaid and TEA application questions. Ask about documents, interviews, notices and appeals.

444 Highway 425 N, Monticello, AR 71657-1350

870-367-6835 (v)

Published county match: Drew

Published hours: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday. Confirm services and hours before traveling.

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Health, WIC and public healthCounty contact

Drew County Health Unit - Monticello

Published services: Community Services, Environmental Health, Family Planning, HIV/Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Immunizations, Public Health Preparedness, TB Program, Vital Records, WIC, Women's Health

940 Scogin Dr, Monticello, 71655

870-367-6234

Published county match: Drew

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ADH Local Health Units; OBJECTID 25; County field Drew · Source ↗

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Aging, caregivers and transportationRegional contact

Southeast Arkansas Area Agency on Aging

Ask about older-adult meals, caregiver support, senior centers, in-home assistance and transportation. Available programs, age criteria and waiting lists vary.

870-543-6300

Published county match: Arkansas, Ashley, Bradley, Chicot, Cleveland, Desha, Drew, Grant, Jefferson, Lincoln

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Child support servicesRegional contact

Monticello Child Support Office

Ask about child-support applications, payments, enforcement and an existing agency case. A support office does not replace a custody or divorce court.

428A W. Gaines, Monticello, AR 71655

870-367-8763

Published county match: Ashley, Bradley, Drew

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Veterans and military benefitsRegional contact

ADVA district 5 Veteran Service Officer — Sue Harper

Regional veterans benefits contact and referral when the county officer is unavailable or a position is listed vacant.

870-623-6900

Published county match: Arkansas, Ashley, Bradley, Calhoun, Chicot, Cleveland, Desha, Drew, Grant, Jefferson, Lee, Lincoln, Monroe, Phillips, Prairie, Union

County matches use the county row’s district number. District 4 spells Hot Spring as Hot Springs; canonical Arkansas county name retained.

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Veterans and military benefitsCounty contact

Drew County Veteran Service Officer

County veterans benefits contact; district 5. Ask about claims assistance, appointments and current accreditation.

(870) 460-6290

Published county match: Drew

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I want screened, affordable mediation for a parenting dispute

Family Matters. I want screened, affordable mediation for a parenting dispute Next steps: Identify whether the dispute concerns custody, visitation or support for a minor child. Gather existing orders and state which issues remain disputed without assuming mediation changes the order. Contact the statewide Access and Visitation Program for current screening and application instructions. Disclose safety, coercion and communication concerns privately so the program can assess whether mediation is appropriate. Provide requested income and dependent information and confirm any cost share and program exclusions. Prepare specific child-focused proposals and distinguish possible agreement from issues needing a judge. Ask how a written agreement reaches the court and continue complying with the existing order until properly changed. Documents: Existing parenting and support orders; Pending case information; Program application; Requested income and dependent information; Private safety concerns for screening; Proposed parenting schedule Mediation does not pause a court deadline or replace immediate protection when safety is at risk.

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Apply for Access and Visitation mediation screening

Apply for Access and Visitation mediation screening Next steps: Obtain the program's application and identify the child-related dispute and existing court orders. Provide requested income/dependent information for cost screening. Disclose safety or coercion concerns confidentially before participation. If an agreement is reached, ask how it must be submitted for court review and continue following existing orders. Form: Access and Visitation Mediation Program application (required). Program screening for eligible custody, visitation or support mediation. Timing: Program application is subject to screening and scheduling. Trigger: Request for child-focused mediation Action: Apply through the program's current listed contact/application instructions. Exceptions: Court deadlines and existing orders continue; exclusions and safety screening apply. Authority: Arkansas Judiciary Access and Visitation program guidance Receiving office: Arkansas Judiciary Access and Visitation Mediation Program Method: Return the current program application by its published instructions; confirm accepted delivery with the program director. Venue: Statewide program; court approval and existing case jurisdiction remain separate. Local check: For all 75 Arkansas counties, confirm the actual receiving office and venue before filing. County of residence alone does not establish jurisdiction. Confirm current hours, accepted delivery, electronic access, fees or waiver options, and proof of acceptance or service. Limits: Application is not a court filing; property division and spousal support are outside this program.

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Access and Visitation mediation: qualifying disputes and reduced fees

Access and Visitation mediation: qualifying disputes and reduced fees Qualifications and requirements: The statewide program is for an Arkansas resident or a person subject to Arkansas circuit-court jurisdiction who is a parent or guardian of minor children and has a custody, visitation or support dispute with the other parent. The participant's income and dependents determine reduced costs; a prior court order or a marriage is not required. Documents to prepare (confirm what is required): Current parenting or support orders, if any; Income and dependent information requested for fee screening; Issues proposed for mediation; Safety concerns for private screening Exceptions and checks: A grandparent seeking their own custody or visitation is outside the described program; a case involving an existing grandparent custodian and a parent's access may qualify. Questions to ask: Does my dispute fit custody, visitation or support?; Can participation be safe and voluntary in my circumstances?; What financial information sets the fee? Next steps: Contact the program for screening.; Ask about cost and safety arrangements before scheduling.; Use legal advice to review any proposed agreement. Limits: The program director confirms eligibility; mediation does not itself amend a court order.

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Arkansas Access and Visitation Mediation Program

Request screening for statewide child-focused mediation and reduced-cost assistance. Scope: statewide. Limits: Income screening and program exclusions apply; property division and spousal support are outside this program.

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Request special-education mediation or IEP facilitation

Request special-education mediation or IEP facilitation Next steps: Identify the disputed special-education issues and each party's requested resolution. Use the current Arkansas mediation or facilitation request route and ask whether the other party agrees. Confirm scheduling, participants, access and confidentiality before the meeting. If resolved, retain the actual written agreement; track separate complaint or hearing deadlines independently. Form: Arkansas mediation or IEP facilitation request (optional). Use the current DESE-linked request route. Timing: No universal filing period for a voluntary mediation request is supplied here. Trigger: A special-education disagreement and voluntary participation. Action: Request promptly and protect separate filing deadlines. Exceptions: Mediation cannot be used to deny or delay IDEA hearing rights; scheduling does not automatically suspend another period. Authority: 34 CFR 300.506; Arkansas mediation instructions. Receiving office: Arkansas DESE special-education mediation/facilitation program and the designated mediator or facilitator Method: Current DESE-linked request and program contact channel. Venue: State-coordinated voluntary process; meeting logistics follow the actual district and parties. Local check: Available to residents of all 75 Arkansas counties. Confirm the responsible court, agency or provider and accepted delivery method. County selection identifies referrals; it does not establish venue, a local office or an available appointment. Limits: Facilitation and mediation are different services; neither automatically starts a hearing. Editorial filing navigation, not professionally reviewed. No calculator or outcome guarantee.

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File a parenting modification or enforcement request

File a parenting modification or enforcement request Next steps: Read the existing order and identify whether modification, enforcement or emergency relief is sought. Check the existing court's jurisdiction, especially if a child or parent moved between states. Prepare the appropriate motion/petition and supporting factual records with legal advice. File under the proper existing or new case, arrange required service and use the court's scheduling instructions. Form: Domestic Relations Cover Sheet and motion-related form directory (official_directory). Current official directory; no universal custody motion template verified. Form: Affidavit of Financial Means (conditional). Where financial issues or the court's instructions require it. Timing: Use the actual summons, scheduling order or program notice. Trigger: Service or receipt of the document governing this request Action: Read and comply with the actual filing, service and appearance requirements. Exceptions: Initial, modification, enforcement and emergency requests can differ; filing a form does not ensure service. Authority: Current court or program instructions and applicable law Receiving office: Circuit clerk of the court retaining jurisdiction, or other legally proper circuit court Method: Court-accepted paper/eFlex submission with required service; mediation intake is not a motion. Venue: Existing jurisdiction and child-custody law control; the child's current county is not automatically the right court. Local check: For all 75 Arkansas counties, confirm the actual receiving office and venue before filing. County of residence alone does not establish jurisdiction. Confirm current hours, accepted delivery, electronic access, fees or waiver options, and proof of acceptance or service. Limits: An informal paren

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I need an affordable apartment

Housing & Rent. I need an affordable apartment Next steps: Open the ADFA apartment directory for your county and the USDA Arkansas county rental search. Contact property managers directly about current rent, vacancies, accessible units, application fees and waiting lists; compare total move-in and monthly costs. Ask the actual provider about eligibility, service area, current intake, accessibility, costs and the next required step. Confirm any appointment before traveling. Keep a contact log, application confirmations and written decisions. Follow up through the provider secure channel and keep another housing option in view while waiting. Documents: Property names and contact log; Household and budget information; Requested application records; Written fee and rent information Tax-credit rent is not necessarily based on your personal income. A property directory does not confirm affordable rent for your household or vacancies.

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I need help with custody or parenting time

Family Matters. I need help with custody or parenting time Next steps: Obtain the latest signed custody and visitation orders. Keep a factual log of missed exchanges and child-related concerns. Ask legal help about enforcement, modification or an urgent safety request; confirm the court handling the case. Prepare to ask: Which existing orders and courts control parenting, support or protection? Compare the current order with the exact change or enforcement needed before choosing a filing. List the child's recent residences and related cases for a jurisdiction check. Ask about safety screening before considering direct negotiation or mediation. Documents: Current orders; Parenting-time log; School and relevant care records; A chronology of family orders, service dates and scheduled hearings; Child residence and related-case timeline; Specific proposed parenting schedule A private agreement may not change an existing court order. Avoid unilateral changes without qualified guidance.

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Access Arkansas and Arkansas 211

The state's central benefits portal, county offices, call center, and 211 referral network for immediate community needs.

BenefitsCourt FormsDisability

Statewide Public Assistance and Human Services Infrastructure in Arkansas · p. 1–2

Research & Analysis

Government Agency Official Reviewed baseline

Arkansas Judiciary Alternative Dispute Resolution Commission

Review complaints under mediator standards and disciplinary procedures.

State Services

Open source

Statute Needs live check

1 indexed file

Arkansas Accessory Dwelling Unit Law (Act 313 of 2025)

Act 313 of 2025 amending Arkansas municipal-regulation law to limit certain local restrictions on accessory dwelling units and establish approval, zoning, parking, occupancy, and design parameters. The source database contains 1 indexed record in PDF format; the original file binary is not bundled, so confirm the current official version before relying on it.

Accessory Dwelling UnitsBuilding PermitsHousing

Arkansas Indexed Legal Documents Database

Housing & Utilities

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Access Arkansas Call Center

Telephone support for residents applying for or managing Arkansas public benefits when online access is unavailable or additional case assistance is needed.

1-855-372-1084

Access ArkansasBenefitsIntake

Statewide Public Assistance and Human Services Infrastructure in Arkansas · p. 1–2

State Services

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Arkansas Access to Justice Foundation and IOLTA

Access-to-justice funding and policy infrastructure supported by mandatory Interest on Lawyers Trust Accounts, filing-fee surcharges, donations, and grants.

Access To JusticeIOLTALegal Aid Funding

The Landscape of Civil and Criminal Legal Resources for Low-Income Residents in Arkansas · p. 15

Legal Help

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Arkansas Access to Justice

Self-help, courthouse kiosk, limited-scope, and pro bono access resources for civil legal needs.

Courts

Arkansas Legal Resource Navigator Original Curated Directory

Legal Help

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Access Arkansas

Apply for and manage eligible health-care, SNAP, TEA, and other Arkansas benefit programs.

1-855-372-1084

BenefitsMedicaidSNAP

Arkansas Legal Resource Navigator Original Curated Directory

State Services

Open source

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Access Arkansas integrated benefits

Single portal for Medicaid, ARHOME, ARKids First, SNAP, and TEA applications and account actions.

855-372-1084

Work & Benefits

Open source

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1 indexed file

Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield Provider Manual (August 2026)

Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield provider manual covering network participation, claims and billing, authorizations, medical policies, appeals, credentialing, member services, and administrative requirements for participating providers. The source database contains 1 indexed record in PDF format; the original file binary is not bundled, so confirm the current official version before relying on it.

AppealsBillingClaims

Arkansas Indexed Legal Documents Database

Health & Disability

Legal Reference & Guide Needs live check

1 indexed file

Arkansas Division of Correction Inmate Handbook (November 2022)

Arkansas Division of Correction handbook describing inmate rules, institutional procedures, classification, discipline, grievances, property, communications, programs, medical access, release preparation, and responsibilities. The source database contains 1 indexed record in PDF format; the original file binary is not bundled, so confirm the current official version before relying on it.

ClassificationCorrectionsDiscipline

Arkansas Indexed Legal Documents Database

Criminal & Corrections

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Arkansas Civil and Criminal Benchbook (2022)

Arkansas judicial benchbook consolidating selected statutes, court rules, case law, forms, and practical reference material for civil and criminal proceedings. The benchbook states that it is a quick reference and carries no independent legal authority. The source database contains 1 indexed record in PDF format; the original file binary is not bundled, so confirm the current official version before relying on it.

Arkansas JudiciaryBenchbookCase Law

Arkansas Indexed Legal Documents Database

Case Law & Legal Standards

Plain-Language Concept Needs review

Mediation

Mediation is a structured negotiation in which a neutral mediator helps people try to reach their own agreement. The mediator generally does not decide the case.

Dispute ResolutionLaw

Plain-Language Explainer

Open source

Legal Domain Navigator Needs review

Alternative Dispute Resolution

Mediation, arbitration, negotiation, settlement, neutral evaluation, enforceability, and dispute-resolution services.

Alternative Dispute Resolution

Legal Domain Master Prompt Manifest

Legal Domain Intelligence

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Bowen Mediation Clinic

Supervised alternative-dispute-resolution services intended to help parties resolve eligible disputes outside traditional litigation.

Alternative Dispute ResolutionLegal ClinicMediation

The Landscape of Civil and Criminal Legal Resources for Low-Income Residents in Arkansas · p. 6–7

Legal Help

Open source

Appeal Path Official Reviewed baseline

Special-education dispute options

Case Law & Legal Standards

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Arkansas Law School Clinical Programs

Bowen and Fayetteville clinics providing supervised representation in family, veterans, tax, civil, criminal, immigration, trafficking, and enterprise matters.

BenefitsCourtsCriminal Defense

The Landscape of Civil and Criminal Legal Resources for Low-Income Residents in Arkansas · p. 6–8

Research & Analysis

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Resolve or document the dispute

Use written notice, negotiation, mediation, or court as appropriate.

Navigation Tools

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Arkansas Free Legal Answers and Limited-Scope Services

Online civil legal questions, volunteer attorneys, eligibility, question limits, and unbundled legal help.

ConsumerCourt FormsCourts

The Landscape of Civil and Criminal Legal Resources for Low-Income Residents in Arkansas · p. 13–14

Research & Analysis

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Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, Special Education

Provide state complaint, mediation, and due-process information for qualifying special-education disputes.

501-682-4221

State Services

Open source

Policy & Procedure Manual Needs live check

1 indexed file

Arkansas DCFS Policy and Procedure Manual (March 2024)

Comprehensive Arkansas Division of Children and Family Services policy and procedure manual covering agency structure, investigations, protective services, foster and kinship care, placement, reunification, adoption, records, and case-management operations. The source database contains 1 indexed record in PDF format; the original file binary is not bundled, so confirm the current official version before relying on it.

AdoptionCaseworkChild Welfare

Arkansas Indexed Legal Documents Database

Child Welfare & CPS

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1 indexed file

Arkansas Medical Practices Act: Statutes and Rules (Revised August 2025)

Arkansas State Medical Board compilation of Medical Practices Act statutes and board rules governing physician and practitioner licensing, conduct, discipline, prescribing, telemedicine, hearings, and related medical regulation. The source database contains 1 indexed record in PDF format; the original file binary is not bundled, so confirm the current official version before relying on it.

Healthcare RegulationIndexed DocumentLegal Reference

Arkansas Indexed Legal Documents Database

Health & Disability

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Special education or school dispute situation pathway

A general Arkansas navigation sequence. It is not a prediction of the case and may omit specialized steps.

Situation Intelligence

Complaint & Oversight Route Official Reviewed baseline

Special-education state complaint or dispute

501-682-4221

Consumer & Public Records

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Special education or school dispute pathway

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Drew DHS county office

Drew County Health Unit - Monticello

Southeast Arkansas Area Agency on Aging

Monticello Child Support Office

ADVA district 5 Veteran Service Officer — Sue Harper

Drew County Veteran Service Officer

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Access Arkansas and Arkansas 211

Arkansas Judiciary Alternative Dispute Resolution Commission

Arkansas Accessory Dwelling Unit Law (Act 313 of 2025)

Access Arkansas Call Center

Arkansas Access to Justice Foundation and IOLTA

Arkansas Access to Justice

Access Arkansas

Access Arkansas integrated benefits

Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield Provider Manual (August 2026)

Arkansas Division of Correction Inmate Handbook (November 2022)

Arkansas Civil and Criminal Benchbook (2022)

Mediation

Alternative Dispute Resolution

Bowen Mediation Clinic

Special-education dispute options

Arkansas Law School Clinical Programs

Resolve or document the dispute

Arkansas Free Legal Answers and Limited-Scope Services

Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, Special Education

Arkansas DCFS Policy and Procedure Manual (March 2024)

Arkansas Medical Practices Act: Statutes and Rules (Revised August 2025)

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