Hotline
Official Reviewed baseline
10 links
Arkansas Child Abuse Hotline
Twenty-four-hour statewide intake line for reports of suspected child abuse, neglect, abandonment, sexual abuse, and exploitation. Call 911 for immediate danger.
☎ 1-800-482-5964 or 1-844-SAVE-A-CHILD (1-844-728-3224)
Child Abuse ReportingChild WelfareHotline
Child Welfare and Protective Services Infrastructure in Arkansas · p. 3–4
Agency
Official Reviewed baseline
13 links
Arkansas Child Welfare Ombudsman
Independent office investigating complaints that DCFS or ASP CACD failed to follow statutes, rules, or internal policy. It can review records but cannot overturn court rulings or agency findings.
☎ 501-371-2223 or 501-661-7974
Child WelfareComplaintsCourts
Child Welfare and Protective Services Infrastructure in Arkansas · p. 8–9
Agency
Official Reviewed baseline
30 links
Arkansas Division of Children and Family Services
DHS division administering child abuse and neglect prevention, in-home services, foster care, substitute placement, adoption, and family preservation across Arkansas.
Child Abuse ReportingChild WelfareDCFS
Child Welfare and Protective Services Infrastructure in Arkansas · p. 1–3
Agency
Official Reviewed baseline
6 links
Arkansas State Police Crimes Against Children Division
State Police division operating the Child Abuse Hotline and investigating severe or criminal child maltreatment allegations in coordination with local law enforcement and prosecutors.
CACDChild Abuse ReportingCriminal Defense
Child Welfare and Protective Services Infrastructure in Arkansas · p. 1–4
Agency
Official Reviewed baseline
25 links
Arkansas Commission for Parent Counsel
Statewide body funding and training qualified court-appointed attorneys for indigent parents in dependency-neglect proceedings.
Court Appointed CounselCourtsDependency Neglect
Child Welfare and Protective Services Infrastructure in Arkansas · p. 7–8
Agency
Official Reviewed baseline
21 links
Arkansas Attorney Ad Litem Program
Administrative Office of the Courts program overseeing qualifications and contracting for attorneys appointed to represent children's legal and best interests in dependency-neglect cases.
Attorney Ad LitemChild WelfareCourt Appointed Counsel
Child Welfare and Protective Services Infrastructure in Arkansas · p. 7–8
Portal
Official Reviewed baseline
4 links
Arkansas Mandated Reporter Online Portal
Secure online non-emergency intake portal reserved for certified mandated reporters submitting qualifying child-maltreatment reports.
Child Abuse ReportingMandated ReportingPortal
Child Welfare and Protective Services Infrastructure in Arkansas · p. 3
Government Agency
Official Needs review
2 links
Arkansas State CASA Association
Supports local CASA programs.
Hotline
Official Reviewed baseline
4 links
Child Abuse Hotline TDD Access
Telecommunications access line for deaf or hard-of-hearing people reporting suspected child maltreatment.
☎ 1-800-843-6349 or 501-682-1442
AccessibilityChild Abuse ReportingHotline
Child Welfare and Protective Services Infrastructure in Arkansas · p. 3
Service Region
Official Reviewed baseline
3 links
DCFS Service Area IV
DCFS administrative service area covering the listed Arkansas counties. Leadership names change, so consult the current official DCFS directory.
Child WelfareDCFSRegional Services
Child Welfare and Protective Services Infrastructure in Arkansas · p. 1–3
Program
Official Reviewed baseline
6 links
TEA Child-Only Grant for Kinship Caregivers
Cash assistance for relatives caring for a child outside full foster-home licensure, assessed primarily on the child's financial status.
Cash AssistanceKinship CareTea
Child Welfare and Protective Services Infrastructure in Arkansas · p. 6–7
Directory
Reviewed baseline
5 links
Children's Advocacy Centers of Arkansas
Statewide network of accredited centers providing trauma-informed forensic interviews, medical examinations, victim advocacy, and therapy at no cost to victim families.
☎ 501-615-8633
Child Advocacy CenterCourt FormsForensic Interview
Child Welfare and Protective Services Infrastructure in Arkansas · p. 9–10
Resource
Reviewed baseline
7 links
Immerse Arkansas
Support for youth ages 14-24 transitioning from foster care, homelessness, crisis, or juvenile justice through drop-in services, shelter, housing, mentoring, employment help, and therapy.
☎ 501-404-9890
EmploymentFoster YouthHomelessness
Child Welfare and Protective Services Infrastructure in Arkansas · p. 7–11
Program
Reviewed baseline
3 links
100 Families Initiative
Cross-agency family stabilization initiative coordinating housing, transportation, employment, recovery, mental health, food, and other life domains through dedicated family advocates.
Community SupportEmploymentFamily Preservation
Child Welfare and Protective Services Infrastructure in Arkansas · p. 10–11
Resource
Reviewed baseline
3 links
Every Child Arkansas
Public-private foster and adoptive family recruitment coalition working with DCFS and community organizations across Arkansas.
AdoptionFoster CareResource Parents
Child Welfare and Protective Services Infrastructure in Arkansas · p. 5
Court Form
Needs live check
13 links
2 indexed files
Juvenile Dependency-Neglect Adjudication and Disposition Form (2017)
Searchable indexed text and metadata for the Arkansas court form “Juvenile Dependency-Neglect Adjudication and Disposition Form (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.
Arkansas JudiciaryChild SupportCourt Form
Arkansas Indexed Legal Documents Database
Court Instructions
Needs live check
12 links
1 indexed file
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
Court Form
Needs live check
9 links
2 indexed files
Juvenile Dependency-Neglect Final Case Closure Form (2020)
Searchable indexed text and metadata for the Arkansas court form “Juvenile Dependency-Neglect Final Case Closure Form (2020).” 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.
AdoptionArkansas JudiciaryCourt Form
Arkansas Indexed Legal Documents Database
Court Instructions
Needs live check
8 links
1 indexed file
Juvenile Dependency-Neglect Final Case Closure Form Instructions (2020)
Searchable indexed text and metadata for the Arkansas court instructions “Juvenile Dependency-Neglect Final Case Closure Form Instructions (2020).” 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
Court Form
Needs live check
11 links
2 indexed files
Juvenile Dependency-Neglect TPR, Adoption, Guardianship, or Other Action Disposition Sheet (2017)
Searchable indexed text and metadata for the Arkansas court form “Juvenile Dependency-Neglect TPR, Adoption, Guardianship, or Other Action Disposition 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.
AdoptionArkansas JudiciaryChild Support
Arkansas Indexed Legal Documents Database
Court Instructions
Needs live check
10 links
1 indexed file
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
Court Form
Needs live check
11 links
1 indexed file
Juvenile Dependency-Neglect and FINS Additional Juveniles and Parents Page (2017)
Searchable indexed text and metadata for the Arkansas court form “Juvenile Dependency-Neglect and FINS Additional Juveniles and Parents Page (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 FormCourt Forms
Arkansas Indexed Legal Documents Database
Court Form
Needs live check
12 links
1 indexed file
Juvenile Dependency-Neglect and FINS Additional Parties Page (2017)
Searchable indexed text and metadata for the Arkansas court form “Juvenile Dependency-Neglect and FINS Additional Parties Page (2017).” The uploaded source database contains 1 record in DOCX format. The original document file is not bundled, so verify the current version and any filing requirements with the responsible court or publisher.
Additional PartiesArkansas JudiciaryCourt Form
Arkansas Indexed Legal Documents Database
Court Form
Needs live check
11 links
2 indexed files
Juvenile Dependency-Neglect and FINS Cover Sheet (2023)
Searchable indexed text and metadata for the Arkansas court form “Juvenile Dependency-Neglect and FINS Cover Sheet (2023).” 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.
AdoptionArkansas JudiciaryCivil Procedure
Arkansas Indexed Legal Documents Database
