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Benefits, food and cash assistanceCounty contact

Greene DHS county office

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

809 Goldsmith Road, Paragould, AR 72451-0839

870-236-8723 (v)

Published county match: Greene

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

Greene County Health Unit - Paragould

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

801 Goldsmith Rd, Paragould, 72450

870-236-7782

Published county match: Greene

Listed as active Health Unit. County identifies the listed unit; it does not establish exclusive residency eligibility. Confirm which services are available at this unit.

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ADH Local Health Units; OBJECTID 32; County field Greene · Source ↗

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Aging, caregivers and transportationRegional contact

East 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.

870-972-5980

Published county match: Clay, Craighead, Crittenden, Cross, Greene, Lawrence, Lee, Mississippi, Phillips, Poinsett, Randolph, St. Francis

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Child support servicesRegional contact

Jonesboro 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.

2006 Latourette St, Jonesboro, AR 72404

870-972-5510

Published county match: Craighead, Greene, Poinsett

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Veterans and military benefitsRegional contact

ADVA district 3 Veteran Service Officer — Ric Bolton

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

870-253-9767

Published county match: Baxter, Clay, Cleburne, Craighead, Crittenden, Cross, Fulton, Greene, Independence, Izard, Jackson, Lawrence, Mississippi, Poinsett, Randolph, Sharp, St. Francis, Stone, White, Woodruff

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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Page 2; DISTRICT 3; county district numbers on pages 3–9 · Source ↗

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Veterans and military benefitsCounty contact

Greene County Veteran Service Officer

County veterans benefits contact; district 3. Ask about claims assistance, appointments and current accreditation.

(870) 565-1794

Published county match: Greene

Source directory dated October 1, 2026. Confirm appointments and accreditation; the listing does not guarantee benefits or representation.

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Disaster assistance was denied or I need to apply

Government & Benefits. Disaster assistance was denied or I need to apply Next steps: Check the official declaration and program for the affected location. Read application or denial instructions and identify missing documentation. Use the official assistance route and preserve receipts. Ask about appeal requirements for the exact decision and avoid recovery scams. Documents: Disaster decision; Requested loss and residence records; Insurance response; Application or appeal receipts; A program-by-program notice and submission-receipt log Assistance depends on the declaration and program. Not every loss or county is covered.

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FEMA disaster-area and application screening

FEMA disaster-area and application screening Qualifications and requirements: FEMA financial assistance requires a presidentially declared disaster area; check the affected address and assistance designation. Use official screening/application instructions to explain disaster-caused needs and insurance information. Documents to prepare (confirm what is required): Preparation list: Affected address, damage/loss and insurance details; Preparation list: FEMA correspondence and requested verification Exceptions and checks: A designation somewhere in Arkansas does not establish that every county or every loss qualifies. Questions to ask: Which disaster and affected address apply?; Which insurance or other recovery assistance addresses the loss? Next steps: Check official designated areas for the actual disaster.; Apply at DisasterAssistance.gov and retain the decision. Limits: Source-based preparation guidance, not an eligibility determination. The court, agency or funder applies current rules to your facts. County routing does not confirm local openings or provider availability.

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USA.gov: Applying for disaster assistance

Declared disaster area; FEMA screening and application information Scope: Federal / Arkansas. Limits: Published source checked for this profile; confirm current instructions, applicable exceptions and individual eligibility. Capture is not professional review.

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DisasterAssistance.gov — individual disaster assistance

Check official assistance for an actual declared disaster and designated area. Disaster assistance. Eligibility depends on the declaration, loss, area and application period. This is not a standing personal grant available to every Arkansas resident. Limits: Service-directory information, not legal authority or a promise of eligibility, representation, funding or an open appointment. Confirm details with the provider.

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DisasterAssistance.gov — official disaster assistance

Check declared-disaster assistance and the official application and status routes. Housing, utilities and community assistance. Assistance depends on the declaration, designated area, loss, eligibility and actual application period. A disaster referral is not confirmation of an active Arkansas housing award. Limits: Service-directory information, not legal authority or a promise of eligibility, representation, funding or an open appointment. Confirm details with the provider.

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I need disaster-related financial assistance

Government & Benefits. I need disaster-related financial assistance Next steps: Identify the actual disaster, affected location, losses and relevant insurance information. Use the official disaster-assistance route to check designated areas, current applications and requested records; separate household assistance from community reconstruction grants. Confirm the actual applicant, funding instrument, eligible costs, current cycle and required approvals with the named sponsor; use secure official channels for requested records. Keep notices, source dates, applications, validation results and decisions. Track conditions and another realistic funding route while waiting. Documents: Loss and insurance records; Declaration and application information; Submission confirmations; Assistance decisions An old disaster or declaration elsewhere does not establish an active award for your county. Eligibility and payment need actual agency review.

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FEMA assistance appeals

Review the actual assistance decision and appeal instructions; assistance depends on a qualifying declaration and program. Scope: Federal service available in Arkansas. Limits: Source-linked navigation, not a determination of coverage, eligibility, deadlines or open intake. Confirm current instructions and your actual papers.

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DisasterAssistance.gov — official disaster assistance

Check declared-disaster assistance and the official application and status routes. Scope: Federal referral. Limits: Assistance depends on the declaration, designated area, loss, eligibility and actual application period. A disaster referral is not confirmation of an active Arkansas housing award.

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Legal Issue Navigator Needs live check

Disaster, insurance, contractor, or FEMA issue

A storm, tornado, flood, or disaster created legal or financial problems.

Navigation Tools

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Disaster, insurance, contractor, or FEMA issue pathway

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

Navigation Tools

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Disaster, insurance, contractor, or FEMA issue situation pathway

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

Situation Intelligence

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Storm, tornado, flood, or disaster

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Family & Safety

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Emergency Resource Official Reviewed baseline

Storm, tornado, flood, or disaster

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Family & Safety

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Legal Aid Reviewed baseline

Arkansas Disaster Legal Services

Rapid-response legal help after storms, tornadoes, and flooding for FEMA appeals, insurance disputes, document replacement, housing, and contractor fraud.

Contractor FraudDisasterFEMA

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

Legal Help

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Open claims and assistance files

Record insurance, FEMA, SBA, landlord, utility, and contractor contacts.

Navigation Tools

Legal Rights Guide Official Reviewed baseline

Disaster legal recovery

Document damage, open insurance and assistance files, verify contractors, protect titles and records, and appeal written denials on time.

Navigation Tools

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Language Access and Disaster Legal Services

English, Spanish, and Marshallese services plus legal help for FEMA appeals, insurance disputes, documents, and contractor fraud.

ConsumerCourt FormsCourts

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

Research & Analysis

Scam & Fraud Guide Reviewed baseline

Post-disaster contractor or repair scam

After storms or disasters, unverified contractors may demand large advance payments, use high-pressure contracts, or disappear after collecting money.

Scams & Fraud

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Emergency Solutions Grants Housing Assistance

HUD-funded rapid rehousing, shelter operations, street outreach, and short-term assistance delivered through local governments and nonprofit providers.

HomelessnessHousingRapid Rehousing

Statewide Public Assistance and Human Services Infrastructure in Arkansas · p. 7

Housing & Utilities

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Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

Monthly food assistance administered by DHS through Electronic Benefit Transfer cards, with applications and redeterminations handled through Access Arkansas or county offices.

BenefitsFood AssistanceSNAP

Statewide Public Assistance and Human Services Infrastructure in Arkansas · p. 4–5

Work & Benefits

Open source

Program Reviewed baseline

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program

Utility assistance delivered through regional Community Action Agencies, including seasonal help and crisis payments to prevent disconnection or secure emergency fuel.

Energy AssistanceHousingLIHEAP

Statewide Public Assistance and Human Services Infrastructure in Arkansas · p. 5–6

Housing & Utilities

Open source

Plain-Language Concept Needs review

Ineffective assistance of counsel

This claim generally requires showing both seriously deficient attorney performance and legally sufficient prejudice. The precise test and procedure depend on the case type.

Criminal ProcedureLaw

Plain-Language Explainer

Open source

Legal Reference & Guide Official Needs review

Protecting the Rights of Parents and Prospective Parents with Disabilities: Technical Assistance for State and Local Child Welfare Agencies and Courts

ADA Title II and Section 504 application throughout child-welfare programs and court-related services; guidance is not itself a statute.

Research & Analysis

Open source

Resource Reviewed baseline

Arkansas Bar Legal Assistance

Public-facing information about legal assistance options and lawyer-related resources.

Court Forms

Arkansas Legal Resource Navigator Original Curated Directory

Legal Help

Open source

Program Official Reviewed baseline

Arkansas Homeowner Assistance Fund

Homeowner relief for qualifying mortgage delinquencies, property-tax arrears, and utility defaults tied to economic disruption.

ForeclosureHousingMortgage Assistance

Statewide Public Assistance and Human Services Infrastructure in Arkansas · p. 6–7

Housing & Utilities

Open source

Legal Standard Needs live check

Ineffective Assistance Preservation in Dependency-Neglect Cases

A parent generally cannot raise ineffective assistance for the first time on direct appeal; the issue must be presented and developed in circuit court so performance and prejudice can be evaluated.

AppealsCourt FormsCourts

Arkansas Child Welfare Jurisprudence: An Exhaustive Analysis of Child Protective Services Case Law · p. 12

Case Law & Legal Standards

Research Section Needs live check

Ineffective Assistance of Counsel Preservation

Why attorney-performance claims must be raised and developed in circuit court before direct appeal.

AppealsCourt FormsCourts

Arkansas Child Welfare Jurisprudence: An Exhaustive Analysis of Child Protective Services Case Law · p. 12

Research & Analysis

Program Official Reviewed baseline

ADFA Down Payment Assistance

Second-mortgage assistance described in the report as providing up to $15,000 for eligible down payments and allowable closing costs.

Down PaymentHomeownershipMortgage

Statewide Public Assistance and Human Services Infrastructure in Arkansas · p. 6–7

Housing & Utilities

Open source

Legal Reference & Guide Official Needs review

42 U.S.C. § 671 — State plans for foster care and adoption assistance

Federal IV-E state-plan requirements including reasonable-efforts findings and case review systems.

Research & Analysis

Open source

Benefit Program Official Reviewed baseline

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

Monthly food-purchasing assistance administered through Arkansas DHS.

855-372-1084

Work & Benefits

Open source

Research Section Needs live check

Child Care Assistance and Higher Education Support

Child-care subsidies, Better Beginnings, Academic Challenge, ArFuture, and military dependent scholarships.

BenefitsChild CareCourt Forms

Statewide Public Assistance and Human Services Infrastructure in Arkansas · p. 10–11

Research & Analysis

Program Reviewed baseline

Weatherization Assistance Program

No-cost energy audits and eligible home improvements delivered through regional subrecipients and Community Action Agencies.

DisabilityEnergyHousing

Statewide Public Assistance and Human Services Infrastructure in Arkansas · p. 6–7

Housing & Utilities

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Greene DHS county office

Greene County Health Unit - Paragould

East Arkansas Area Agency on Aging

Jonesboro Child Support Office

ADVA district 3 Veteran Service Officer — Ric Bolton

Greene County Veteran Service Officer

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Disaster, insurance, contractor, or FEMA issue

Disaster, insurance, contractor, or FEMA issue pathway

Disaster, insurance, contractor, or FEMA issue situation pathway

Storm, tornado, flood, or disaster

Storm, tornado, flood, or disaster

Arkansas Disaster Legal Services

Open claims and assistance files

Disaster legal recovery

Language Access and Disaster Legal Services

Post-disaster contractor or repair scam

Emergency Solutions Grants Housing Assistance

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program

Ineffective assistance of counsel

Protecting the Rights of Parents and Prospective Parents with Disabilities: Technical Assistance for State and Local Child Welfare Agencies and Courts

Arkansas Bar Legal Assistance

Arkansas Homeowner Assistance Fund

Ineffective Assistance Preservation in Dependency-Neglect Cases

Ineffective Assistance of Counsel Preservation

ADFA Down Payment Assistance

42 U.S.C. § 671 — State plans for foster care and adoption assistance

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

Child Care Assistance and Higher Education Support

Weatherization Assistance Program

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