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Benefits, food and cash assistanceCounty contact

Hempstead DHS county office

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

116 North Laurel, Hope, AR 71802-0723

870-777-8656 (v)

Published county match: Hempstead

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

Hempstead County Health Unit - Hope

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

808 W 5th St, Hope, 71801

870-777-2191

Published county match: Hempstead

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 39; County field Hempstead · Source ↗

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Aging, caregivers and transportationRegional contact

Southwest 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.

870-234-7410

Published county match: Calhoun, Columbia, Dallas, Hempstead, Howard, Lafayette, Little River, Miller, Nevada, Ouachita, Sevier, Union

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Child support servicesRegional contact

Hope 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.

811 N Hervey, Hope, AR 71801-1261

870-777-8400

Published county match: Hempstead, Howard, Little River, Nevada, Pike, Sevier

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Veterans and military benefitsRegional contact

ADVA district 4 Veteran Service Officer — Eric Siddons

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

479-966-5295

Published county match: Clark, Columbia, Dallas, Garland, Hempstead, Hot Spring, Howard, Lafayette, Little River, Miller, Montgomery, Nevada, Ouachita, Pike, Polk, Scott, Sevier, Yell

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 4; county district numbers on pages 3–9 · Source ↗

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Veterans and military benefitsCounty contact

Hempstead County Veteran Service Officer

County veterans benefits contact; district 4. Ask about claims assistance, appointments and current accreditation.

(870) 359-0181

Published county match: Hempstead

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

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I have nowhere safe to sleep tonight

Housing & Rent. I have nowhere safe to sleep tonight Next steps: If there is immediate danger, contact emergency services. Otherwise identify a safe way to contact a housing provider and your current county. Call the county regional homelessness referral contact or Arkansas 211; say you need a place tonight and ask about current shelter intake, hours and transport. 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: Current county and safe contact; Household and age needs; Accessibility or medication needs shared privately; Provider contact and intake arrangements No bed availability or transportation is confirmed here. Do not travel until the provider confirms intake arrangements.

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HUD Find Shelter — housing and essential services

Federal locator for shelter and other community services near a location. Returning home after prison or jail. Call the provider to confirm intake, hours, accessibility and any criminal-history or supervision restrictions. This is a search tool, not an emergency bed reservation. 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 housing after release from prison or jail

Housing & Rent. I need housing after release from prison or jail Next steps: Identify immediate housing needs, safe contact and any actual written supervision conditions, if applicable. Ask the county homelessness referral route about intake and barriers; use the returning-home resource center for programs specifically serving people after release. 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: Release or supervision instructions if applicable; Safe contact and household needs; Housing applications and notices; Provider screening responses Release does not necessarily mean active supervision. A reentry referral does not confirm approved housing, a bed or removal of screening barriers.

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I left prison and need somewhere safe to stay

Criminal & Court. I left prison and need somewhere safe to stay Next steps: Ask Arkansas 211 or a shelter locator for a provider near your town; explain only the intake information the provider needs. If supervision applies, ask the assigned officer which addresses and housing arrangements are approved before committing to a move. Ask DOC about transitional housing if it fits your release status; confirm referral, costs, screening, accessibility and available space. Obtain accepted intake and arrival instructions and arrange transportation; keep a second option if the first program cannot admit you. Documents: Release and housing-approval instructions if applicable; Provider intake confirmation; Requested identification kept private; Confirmed location and transportation plan A licensed transitional house is not a guaranteed emergency shelter. Do not assume a program accepts all convictions, household members or supervision statuses.

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I just got out of prison or jail and need a place to start

Criminal & Court. I just got out of prison or jail and need a place to start Next steps: Keep release papers, medication information and safe contact details together; make a short list of food, shelter, health and reporting needs. If your papers require supervision, confirm your assigned reporting office, date and conditions promptly; do not assume everyone leaving custody is on parole. Choose your county for food-bank, DHS, Workforce Center, ID-office and community referrals. Call before traveling. Arrange the next few days of meals, a safe place to sleep and essential health care; write down appointments, referrals and a backup option. Documents: Release papers and any reporting instructions; Medication list and discharge-care instructions; Safe callback and mailing arrangements; Appointment and referral log This guide does not determine supervision status or change a release condition. Referral coverage does not establish available beds, funding or appointments.

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I need housing after a disaster

Housing & Rent. I need housing after a disaster Next steps: Identify your current safe location and consult local emergency information about shelter arrangements. Use official disaster assistance information to check whether your area and loss are eligible, and ask about current applications and housing-related options. 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: Damage and insurance records if safely available; Official declaration and application information; Application confirmations; Safe contact and current address A disaster elsewhere or an old declaration does not establish an active program for your county. Do not assume reimbursement before an actual decision.

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My family needs emergency shelter

Housing & Rent. My family needs emergency shelter Next steps: Explain the number and ages of household members and whether you need to stay together. Ask the regional homelessness referral contact about family shelter intake, current space, accessibility and arrangements for children; ask the school liaison about education support. 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: Household size and ages; Safe contact and transport needs; School liaison contact; Requested intake records Shelter family rules and availability vary. School assistance does not itself provide a housing placement.

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DOC transitional housing — referral and eligibility

Official explanation of transitional housing and supervision-linked programs. Returning home after prison or jail. Ask DOC or your assigned officer about eligibility, approved placement and intake. Correctional reentry facilities are not general walk-in shelters. A license or listing does not establish an open bed. 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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Searching for: nowhere sleep tonight shelter emergency housing after prison jail released stay.

Complaint & Oversight Route Official Reviewed baseline

Jail, prison, parole, or correctional complaint

Consumer & Public Records

Open source

Program Needs live check

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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Prison & Jail Operational Blueprint

Operational framework for Arkansas prisons and county jails from intake and classification through medical and mental-health care, grievances, discipline, PREA, legal access, transfer, release, reentry, oversight, and records.

Prison & Jail Operational Blueprint

Operational Blueprints

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Jail, prison, parole, or reentry 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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Jail, prison, parole, or reentry

I need information about confinement conditions, grievances, parole, or release planning.

Navigation Tools

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Jail, prison, parole, or reentry situation pathway

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

Situation Intelligence

Emergency Resource Official Reviewed baseline

Homeless tonight or urgent basic needs

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Family & Safety

Open source

Hotline Official Reviewed baseline

Homeless tonight or urgent basic needs

211

Family & Safety

Open source

Court Administration Document Needs live check

1 indexed file

AOC Emergency Response Plan Template

Searchable indexed text and metadata for the Arkansas court administration document “AOC Emergency Response Plan Template.” The uploaded source database contains 1 record in PDF format. The original document file is not bundled, so verify the current version and any filing requirements with the responsible court or publisher.

Arkansas JudiciaryCourt AdministrationCourt Forms

Arkansas Indexed Legal Documents Database

Financial & Government

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Housing Finance, Weatherization, and Homelessness Diversion

ADFA mortgages, down-payment programs, homeowner relief, weatherization, vouchers, shelters, and rapid rehousing.

HomelessnessHousingMortgage

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

Research & Analysis

Benefit Program Official Reviewed baseline

Arkansas 211 housing and crisis referrals

Local shelter, food, rental, utility, disaster, and emergency-basic-needs referrals.

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Work & Benefits

Open source

Program Reviewed baseline

The Station Youth Shelter

Low-barrier emergency youth shelter operated within Immerse Arkansas's transition-support system.

Foster YouthHomelessnessShelter

Child Welfare and Protective Services Infrastructure in Arkansas · p. 7

Child Welfare & CPS

Open source

Research Section Needs live check

Dependency-Neglect Definitions and Emergency Custody

Emergency holds, petitions, dependent-neglected definitions, neglect, parental unfitness, and substantial risk of serious harm.

Child WelfareCourtsDependency Neglect

Arkansas Child Welfare Jurisprudence: An Exhaustive Analysis of Child Protective Services Case Law · p. 2

Research & Analysis

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Eviction Diversion and Housing Courts

HUD-supported prevention, housing-court transfers, volunteer attorneys, negotiated settlements, and downstream economic effects.

Court FormsCourtsCriminal Defense

The Landscape of Civil and Criminal Legal Resources for Low-Income Residents in Arkansas · p. 12

Research & Analysis

Court Instructions Needs live check

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Juvenile Delinquency Probation Revocation or Aftercare Violation Instructions (2017)

Searchable indexed text and metadata for the Arkansas court instructions “Juvenile Delinquency Probation Revocation or Aftercare Violation Instructions (2017).” The uploaded source database contains 1 record in PDF format. The original document file is not bundled, so verify the current version and any filing requirements with the responsible court or publisher.

Arkansas JudiciaryCourt FormsCourt Instructions

Arkansas Indexed Legal Documents Database

Criminal & Corrections

Court Form Needs live check

2 indexed files

Juvenile Delinquency Probation Revocation or Aftercare Violation Disposition Sheet (2019)

Searchable indexed text and metadata for the Arkansas court form “Juvenile Delinquency Probation Revocation or Aftercare Violation Disposition Sheet (2019).” The uploaded source database contains 2 records in DOCX, PDF format. The original document file is not bundled, so verify the current version and any filing requirements with the responsible court or publisher.

Arkansas JudiciaryCourt FormCourt Forms

Arkansas Indexed Legal Documents Database

Criminal & Corrections

Legal Standard Needs live check

Parent Pro Se Points After a No-Merit Brief

After a compliant no-merit filing, the appellate clerk provides the parent an opportunity to submit pro se points before the court independently reviews the record.

AppealsCourtsNo Merit

Arkansas Child Welfare Jurisprudence: An Exhaustive Analysis of Child Protective Services Case Law · p. 11

Case Law & Legal Standards

Process Stage Needs live check

Track databases after order

Keep the signed order and follow up where records remain visible.

Navigation Tools

Legal Standard Needs review

Ex parte emergency custody

Child Welfare & CPS

Statute Needs review

Ark. Code § 9-35-309 — Emergency orders

An ex parte emergency order requires probable cause of immediate danger or risk of removal from the state; the order must contain hearing and counsel notices and immediate notice must be given.

Child Welfare & CPS

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Seek emergency judicial authorization when required

Child Welfare & CPS

Legal Standard Needs review

Continuation of emergency order at probable-cause hearing

Child Welfare & CPS

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Ex parte emergency order

Emergency custody/safeguards and required notices

Child Welfare & CPS

Legal Reference & Guide Official Needs review

Arkansas Code § 9-35-309 — Emergency orders

Ex parte emergency custody and required notices.

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Hempstead DHS county office

Hempstead County Health Unit - Hope

Southwest Arkansas Area Agency on Aging

Hope Child Support Office

ADVA district 4 Veteran Service Officer — Eric Siddons

Hempstead County Veteran Service Officer

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Jail, prison, parole, or correctional complaint

Emergency Solutions Grants Housing Assistance

Prison & Jail Operational Blueprint

Jail, prison, parole, or reentry pathway

Jail, prison, parole, or reentry

Jail, prison, parole, or reentry situation pathway

Homeless tonight or urgent basic needs

Homeless tonight or urgent basic needs

AOC Emergency Response Plan Template

Housing Finance, Weatherization, and Homelessness Diversion

Arkansas 211 housing and crisis referrals

The Station Youth Shelter

Dependency-Neglect Definitions and Emergency Custody

Eviction Diversion and Housing Courts

Juvenile Delinquency Probation Revocation or Aftercare Violation Instructions (2017)

Juvenile Delinquency Probation Revocation or Aftercare Violation Disposition Sheet (2019)

Parent Pro Se Points After a No-Merit Brief

Track databases after order

Ex parte emergency custody

Ark. Code § 9-35-309 — Emergency orders

Seek emergency judicial authorization when required

Continuation of emergency order at probable-cause hearing

Ex parte emergency order

Arkansas Code § 9-35-309 — Emergency orders

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