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Benefits, food and cash assistanceCounty contact

Union DHS county office

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

123 West 18th Street, El Dorado, AR 71730-7098

870-862-6631

Published county match: Union

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

Union County Health Unit - El Dorado

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

301 American Rd, El Dorado, 71730

870-863-5101

Published county match: Union

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 92; County field Union · 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

El Dorado 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.

2708 West Vine St, El Dorado, AR 71731

870-862-9785

Published county match: Calhoun, Columbia, Union

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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

Union County Veteran Service Officer

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

(870) 864-1909

Published county match: Union

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

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My civilian employer will not take me back after military service

Work & Wages. My civilian employer will not take me back after military service Next steps: Identify the civilian position, period of military service and date service ended. Gather the notice you gave the employer before service and any response. Check current VETS guidance for returning or applying for reemployment and exceptions that may apply. Make the reemployment request by the applicable route and keep evidence of its date and contents. Request the employer's written explanation if return, seniority or benefits are disputed. Contact VETS for coverage and complaint assistance and disclose any service-related recovery affecting return. Bring orders, service dates and employer communications to an interview; ask what remains required while the dispute is reviewed. Documents: Pre-service employment records; Military orders and service dates; Notice to the employer; Reemployment request and receipt; Employer refusal or job offer; Benefit and seniority records USERRA conditions and return rules depend on the service circumstances; verify current VETS instructions promptly.

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My employer will not restore my job after military service

Civil Rights. My employer will not restore my job after military service Next steps: Record service dates and the employment position involved. Keep notice to the employer and return-to-work communications. Review current USERRA guidance for the actual service and employer type. Ask the employer to address the requested reemployment or benefits issue. Consider ESGR informal assistance if appropriate. Use a formal VETS claim when seeking that investigation and retain receipt. Get advice about enforcement routes and any separate employment issues. Documents: Service and release records; Employer notice; Return-to-work request; Job and benefits records; Employer response; ESGR or VETS correspondence Coverage depends on the facts, service and employer. Informal assistance and a formal VETS claim are distinct; enforcement forums differ for public and private employment.

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I need disability-related employment support or return-to-work help

Work & Wages. I need disability-related employment support or return-to-work help Next steps: Identify whether you need job preparation, assistive technology or support returning to an existing job. Contact the ARS office assigned to your county and confirm routing. Ask about application, counselor contact and requested documentation. Keep written decisions and ask about review rights if services are denied. Documents: Requested identity and eligibility records; Work or education history; Relevant accommodation needs; Program decisions; A private work-hours and employer-action timeline Vocational rehabilitation is separate from an EEOC charge or workers’ compensation claim.

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ARJobLink — Arkansas job search

State workforce job board and jobseeker registration. Returning home after prison or jail. A job listing is not an offer or proof that an employer accepts every background. Ask about qualifications and use official application channels. 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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Arkansas Workforce Services — employer services

Find employer recruitment and workforce support resources. Business and tax assistance. Confirm available services and hiring obligations. A referral does not screen workers or determine employee classification. 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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Arkansas Workforce Services — employer unemployment insurance

Check employer registration, unemployment-insurance reporting and account instructions. Business and tax assistance. Confirm coverage and current rates directly. UI does not replace payroll withholding, new-hire reporting or workers compensation review. 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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Arkansas Workforce Services — employer services

Find employer recruitment and workforce support resources. Scope: Business program referral. Limits: Confirm available services and hiring obligations. A referral does not screen workers or determine employee classification.

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Arkansas Workforce Services — employer unemployment insurance

Check employer registration, unemployment-insurance reporting and account instructions. Scope: Business program referral. Limits: Confirm coverage and current rates directly. UI does not replace payroll withholding, new-hire reporting or workers compensation review.

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Child Protective Services: A Guide for Caseworkers (2018)

Federal Children’s Bureau caseworker guide covering intake, assessment, investigation, safety and risk analysis, family engagement, service planning, placement, reunification, and case closure in child-protection practice. 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.

CPSCaseworkChild Welfare

Arkansas Indexed Legal Documents Database

Child Welfare & CPS

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Elder Law and Farmworker Legal Services

Area Agencies on Aging, older-adult legal help, rural seniors, migrant farmworkers, wage theft, safety, and language barriers.

BenefitsCourtsCriminal Defense

The Landscape of Civil and Criminal Legal Resources for Low-Income Residents in Arkansas · p. 10–11

Research & Analysis

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Arkansas Division of Workforce Services

Employment services, unemployment information, workforce programs, and claimant resources.

Court FormsEmploymentUnemployment

Arkansas Legal Resource Navigator Original Curated Directory

Work & Benefits

Open source

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Arkansas Veterans Benefits and Service Network

Tax exemptions, County Veteran Service Officers, veterans homes, claims advocacy, and military-dependent support.

BenefitsConsumerCourt Forms

Statewide Public Assistance and Human Services Infrastructure in Arkansas · p. 13–14

Research & Analysis

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Arkansas Division of Workforce Services Appeal Tribunal

Conduct a new administrative review of the determination, followed by Board of Review and court review where available.

501-682-1063

State Services

Open source

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Arkansas Division of Workforce Services

Unemployment, workforce, adult education, and vocational-rehabilitation services.

844-908-2178

State Services

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Legal Aid Intake, Triage, and Service Levels

Statewide helpline intake, eligibility screening, legal advice, brief services, full representation, and covered civil matters.

BenefitsCivil LawConsumer

The Landscape of Civil and Criminal Legal Resources for Low-Income Residents in Arkansas · p. 3–5

Research & Analysis

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Workforce, Adult Education, and Vocational Rehabilitation

JobLink, unemployment, GED and ESL programs, Arkansas Rehabilitation Services, training, and assistive technology.

Adult EducationBenefitsDisability

Statewide Public Assistance and Human Services Infrastructure in Arkansas · p. 8–9

Research & Analysis

Legal Domain Navigator Needs review

Military Law

Military justice, service-member rights, administrative separation, benefits, family protections, and legal assistance.

Military Law

Legal Domain Master Prompt Manifest

Legal Domain Intelligence

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Portal Official Reviewed baseline

Arkansas JobLink

Statewide labor exchange with job listings, resume tools, skill self-assessments, application tracking, and workforce-program connections.

EmploymentJob SearchWIOA

Statewide Public Assistance and Human Services Infrastructure in Arkansas · p. 8–9

Work & Benefits

Open source

Resource Official Reviewed baseline

Arkansas Unemployment Services

Official unemployment-insurance information for Arkansas workers and employers.

1-844-908-2178

BenefitsCourt FormsEmployment

Arkansas Legal Resource Navigator Original Curated Directory

Work & Benefits

Open source

Research Section Needs live check

Family Preservation and In-Home Services

SafeCare, Family Centered Treatment, Intensive In-Home Services, Team Decision Making, caseload changes, and prevention outcomes.

Child WelfareCourt FormsCourts

Child Welfare and Protective Services Infrastructure in Arkansas · p. 4–5

Research & Analysis

Legal Issue Navigator Needs live check

Unpaid wages, discrimination, or workplace problem

My employer may owe wages or have treated me unlawfully.

Navigation Tools

Legal Rights Guide Official Reviewed baseline

Workplace rights and wage documentation

Record hours, wages, policies, complaints, retaliation, witnesses, and the exact employer entity before selecting an agency or lawsuit route.

Navigation Tools

Open source

Complaint & Oversight Route Official Reviewed baseline

Wage, workplace, or labor complaint

501-682-4500

Consumer & Public Records

Open source

Agency Official Reviewed baseline

Arkansas Rehabilitation Services

Vocational rehabilitation agency providing counseling, training, education support, job coaching, vehicle adaptations, and workplace assistive technology.

DisabilityEmploymentVocational Rehabilitation

Statewide Public Assistance and Human Services Infrastructure in Arkansas · p. 8–9

Health & Disability

Open source

Research Section Needs live check

Child Maltreatment Hotline, Intake, and Response Priorities

Hotline and portal channels, mandated reporters, criminal and non-criminal routing, Priority 1 and 2 contact standards, and Plans of Safe Care.

Child Abuse ReportingCourt FormsCriminal Defense

Child Welfare and Protective Services Infrastructure in Arkansas · p. 3–4

Research & Analysis

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Military Dependents Scholarship

Tuition, required-fee, and on-campus room waiver at qualifying Arkansas public institutions for certain military spouses and children.

Military FamilyScholarshipsVeterans

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

Veterans & Aging

Open source

Procedural Requirement Needs review

Take protective custody

Emergency removal is the alternative when the immediate threat cannot be managed safely in the home.

Child Welfare & CPS

Legal Standard Needs review

Return child pending adjudication

Child Welfare & CPS

Legal Standard Needs review

Whether return home is safe and in best interest

Court considers whether the juvenile can safely return home and whether return serves the juvenile's best interest.

Child Welfare & CPS

Legal Standard Needs review

Return at review

Child Welfare & CPS

Legal Standard Needs review

Return or continued placement finding

The court determines whether return is safe or continued out-of-home placement remains necessary.

Child Welfare & CPS

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Proof of delivery or service

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Union DHS county office

Union County Health Unit - El Dorado

Southwest Arkansas Area Agency on Aging

El Dorado Child Support Office

ADVA district 5 Veteran Service Officer — Sue Harper

Union County Veteran Service Officer

Next steps for your topic

Child Protective Services: A Guide for Caseworkers (2018)

Elder Law and Farmworker Legal Services

Arkansas Division of Workforce Services

Arkansas Veterans Benefits and Service Network

Arkansas Division of Workforce Services Appeal Tribunal

Arkansas Division of Workforce Services

Legal Aid Intake, Triage, and Service Levels

Workforce, Adult Education, and Vocational Rehabilitation

Military Law

Arkansas JobLink

Arkansas Unemployment Services

Family Preservation and In-Home Services

Unpaid wages, discrimination, or workplace problem

Workplace rights and wage documentation

Wage, workplace, or labor complaint

Arkansas Rehabilitation Services

Child Maltreatment Hotline, Intake, and Response Priorities

Military Dependents Scholarship

Take protective custody

Return child pending adjudication

Whether return home is safe and in best interest

Return at review

Return or continued placement finding

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