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Benefits, food and cash assistanceCounty contact

Sharp DHS county office

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

1467 Highway 62/412 Suite B, Cherokee Village, AR 72513-0159

870-856-1053 (v)

Published county match: Sharp

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

Sharp County Health Unit - Ash Flat

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

724 Ash Flat Dr, Ash Flat, 72513

870-994-7364

Published county match: Sharp

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ADH Local Health Units; OBJECTID 88; County field Sharp · Source ↗

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Aging, caregivers and transportationRegional contact

White River 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.

870-612-3000

Published county match: Cleburne, Fulton, Independence, Izard, Jackson, Sharp, Stone, Van Buren, White, Woodruff

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Child support servicesRegional contact

Pocahontas 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.

1905 Old County Road, Pocahontas, AR 72455

870-892-4911

Published county match: Clay, Jackson, Lawrence, Randolph, Sharp

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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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Veterans and military benefitsCounty contact

Sharp County Veteran Service Officer

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

(870) 994-2408

Published county match: Sharp

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The other parent lives in another state and support is unpaid

Family Matters. The other parent lives in another state and support is unpaid Next steps: Identify each support order and the states where the parents and child now live. Obtain an accurate payment history and separate support arrears from parenting disputes. Contact Arkansas OCSE to confirm whether an enforcement case is open and request the interstate process. Provide known employer, address and order information through the secure accepted channel. Ask which state is taking the next action and keep the case numbers and contact names. Report new location or employment information and ask for status updates without expecting Arkansas to control another court's calendar. For a hearing, confirm the issuing court, participation method and whether you need independent advice about modification or jurisdiction. Documents: Support orders from each state; OCSE case number; Official payment history; Known employer or address information; Interstate correspondence; Hearing notice Multiple orders, contested jurisdiction or a modification request need prompt individual legal review.

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Apply for child-support enforcement services

Apply for child-support enforcement services Next steps: Use the OCSE service application and identify the children, parents and any existing orders. Provide requested birth, order and payment records through secure intake. Confirm that OCSE accepted the case and what establishment, enforcement or modification services are requested. Keep agency and court notices separate and attend any scheduled legal proceeding. Form: OCSE application/request for child-support services (required). Official online application or current office-provided request packet. Form: Request for Services Handbook (official_directory). Application instructions and required-document checklist. Timing: Services intake is not described here as a single seasonal deadline. Trigger: Need to establish or address support Action: Apply using the current OCSE channel and respond to individual requests. Exceptions: A served court motion, arrears issue or modification may have separate timing; existing support does not change automatically. Authority: OCSE official services and application guidance Receiving office: Arkansas Office of Child Support Enforcement Method: Official online application linked by OCSE or regional-office application route confirmed through current instructions. Venue: OCSE office assignment and legal support jurisdiction may differ from applicant residence and may involve another state. 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: OCSE does not determine custody or visitation; a support order is not automatically an OCSE services application

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OCSE child-support services: who can request them

OCSE child-support services: who can request them Qualifications and requirements: Services are available to a parent, legal guardian or caretaker of a child under 18 living with them. Court-ordered unpaid support can also support services after the child turns 18; older arrears can involve enforcement limits. OCSE can establish parentage and financial/medical support, enforce orders and review modification requests. Documents to prepare (confirm what is required): Child and caretaker information; Existing support and parentage orders; Payment history; Known information about the other parent; Safety or protection-order information Exceptions and checks: OCSE does not handle custody or visitation disputes. OCSE represents neither parent personally; it establishes and enforces support orders. Questions to ask: Do I need a new order, enforcement or a modification review?; Which existing orders and arrears are involved?; Are there safety concerns about disclosing my location? Next steps: Apply through the current OCSE service route.; Provide orders and available locating information.; Tell OCSE privately about safety concerns. Limits: An application is not a personal attorney engagement or an automatic change to an existing order.

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Arkansas OCSE interstate enforcement questions

Coordinate support enforcement when a parent lives in another state. Scope: statewide. Limits: OCSE cannot control another state's court schedule; custody and visitation disputes need a separate route.

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Office of Child Support Enforcement

Arkansas child-support services, parent resources, payment information, and case assistance.

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Arkansas OCSE services

Find online child-support service application and regional office intake. Scope: statewide. Limits: OCSE services do not decide custody or automatically open from every support order.

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OCSE request for services handbook

Explain required application information and online service option. Scope: statewide. Limits: Handbook dated May 2024; confirm current intake terms.

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OCSE MyCase

Online child-support case access and account services for participating users.

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Office of Child Support Enforcement

Arkansas child-support services, parent resources, payment information, and case assistance.

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Arkansas Legal Resource Navigator Original Curated Directory

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OCSE MyCase

Online child-support case access and account services for participating users.

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Policy & Procedure Manual Needs live check

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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.

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Arkansas Indexed Legal Documents Database

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Arkansas Motor Vehicle and Traffic Laws and Highway Commission Regulations (2025 Edition)

Large searchable compilation of Arkansas motor-vehicle and traffic statutes and State Highway Commission regulations, including licensing, registration, equipment, roadway conduct, enforcement, commercial vehicles, and related transportation rules. 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.

Commercial VehiclesDriver LicensingHighway Regulations

Arkansas Indexed Legal Documents Database

State Services

Court Instructions Needs live check

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Juvenile Dependency-Neglect TPR, Adoption, Guardianship, or Other Action Instructions (2017)

Searchable indexed text and metadata for the Arkansas court instructions “Juvenile Dependency-Neglect TPR, Adoption, Guardianship, or Other Action 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.

AdoptionArkansas JudiciaryChild Support

Arkansas Indexed Legal Documents Database

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Confidential Child Support Information Sheet

Searchable indexed text and metadata for the Arkansas court form “Confidential Child Support Information Sheet.” 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.

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Arkansas Indexed Legal Documents Database

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Final Order of Protection

Searchable indexed text and metadata for the Arkansas court form “Final Order of Protection.” 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 FormCourt Forms

Arkansas Indexed Legal Documents Database

Family & Safety

Court Instructions Needs live check

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Juvenile Dependency-Neglect Adjudication and Disposition Instructions (2017)

Searchable indexed text and metadata for the Arkansas court instructions “Juvenile Dependency-Neglect Adjudication and Disposition 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 JudiciaryChild SupportCourt Forms

Arkansas Indexed Legal Documents Database

Child Welfare & CPS

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Domestic Relations Cover Sheet (2017)

Searchable indexed text and metadata for the Arkansas court form “Domestic Relations Cover Sheet (2017).” 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.

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Arkansas Indexed Legal Documents Database

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Court Instructions Needs live check

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Juvenile FINS Disposition Sheet Instructions (2024)

Searchable indexed text and metadata for the Arkansas court instructions “Juvenile FINS Disposition Sheet Instructions (2024).” 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 JudiciaryChild SupportCourt Forms

Arkansas Indexed Legal Documents Database

Child Welfare & CPS

Court Instructions Needs live check

2 indexed files

Probate Disposition Sheet Instructions (2024)

Searchable indexed text and metadata for the Arkansas court instructions “Probate Disposition Sheet Instructions (2024).” 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 JudiciaryChild SupportCourt Forms

Arkansas Indexed Legal Documents Database

Family & Safety

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Sharp DHS county office

Sharp County Health Unit - Ash Flat

White River Area Agency on Aging

Pocahontas Child Support Office

ADVA district 3 Veteran Service Officer — Ric Bolton

Sharp County Veteran Service Officer

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Office of Child Support Enforcement

OCSE MyCase

Arkansas DCFS Policy and Procedure Manual (March 2024)

Arkansas Motor Vehicle and Traffic Laws and Highway Commission Regulations (2025 Edition)

Juvenile Dependency-Neglect TPR, Adoption, Guardianship, or Other Action Instructions (2017)

Confidential Child Support Information Sheet

Final Order of Protection

Juvenile Dependency-Neglect Adjudication and Disposition Instructions (2017)

Domestic Relations Cover Sheet (2017)

Juvenile FINS Disposition Sheet Instructions (2024)

Probate Disposition Sheet Instructions (2024)

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