Child removed by CPS/DCFS

Child removed or dependency-neglect case situation pathway

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

Child removed or dependency-neglect case

A child was placed in protective custody or juvenile court is involved.

Child removed or dependency-neglect case situation bundle

A relationship-generated group of tools, sources, and preparation aids for this situation.

Child removed or dependency-neglect case pathway

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

Arkansas Child Maltreatment Assessment Protocol (PUB-357, 2013)

Earlier Arkansas DCFS child-maltreatment assessment protocol organizing maltreatment types, investigative priorities, definitions, evidence considerations, and determination guidance for child-abuse and neglect assessments. 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.

Child Neglect: A Guide for Prevention, Assessment, and Intervention

Federal Children’s Bureau guide addressing definitions and scope of child neglect, risk and safety assessment, family engagement, case planning, intervention, prevention, and multidisciplinary 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.

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.

Arkansas Correctional School Policies and Procedures Manual (2024–2025)

Searchable Arkansas Correctional School policy manual containing board policies, administrative regulations, and operational references for education delivered within the state correctional system. 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.

Child Care Assistance and Higher Education Support

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

Arkansas Child Maltreatment Investigation Determination Guide (PUB-357, August 2024)

August 2024 Arkansas DCFS guide defining maltreatment categories and investigative determination standards used when evaluating allegations of abuse, neglect, abandonment, exploitation, and related safety concerns. 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.

Public School Finance and Foundation Funding

Public School Fund appropriations, per-pupil foundation amounts, categorical funding, teacher salary equalization, and school mandates.

Document incidents

Record dates, threats, injuries, witnesses, police contacts, and relevant messages.

2025 Ark. App. (CV-25-89) — Marlocia Mason v. Arkansas Department of Human Services and Minor Children

Opinion used pre-recodification statute because it governed the order.

Adam Walsh Child Abuse Registry Check Contacts and Procedures

Multi-state directory of child-abuse and neglect registry contacts, forms, fees, submission methods, and clearance procedures used for child-placement background checks under Adam Walsh requirements. 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.

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.

Arkansas Child Maltreatment Reporting and Investigation Flowchart (2024)

October 2024 flowchart showing Arkansas child-maltreatment reporting, hotline acceptance or screening, DCFS or CACD investigation, response timing, findings, notice, and review or appeal pathways. 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.

Arkansas Child Welfare System Trajectory

The shift toward prevention, evidence-based services, modernized licensure, independent monitoring, and community family stabilization.

Organize child-focused facts

Track schedules, school, health, exchanges, support payments, and safety issues.

Arkansas Child Care Assistance

Subsidized child care for eligible families participating in qualifying work, education, or training.

Arkansas Law School Clinical Programs

Bowen and Fayetteville clinics providing supervised representation in family, veterans, tax, civil, criminal, immigration, trafficking, and enterprise matters.

University of Arkansas School of Law Legal Clinics

Fayetteville law-school clinical program providing supervised services in civil litigation, criminal practice, immigration, human trafficking, and rural enterprise development.

Special education or school dispute

A student may not be receiving required evaluation, services, or accommodations.

Special education or school dispute situation pathway

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