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Benefits, food and cash assistanceCounty contact

Pulaski Jax DHS county office

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

2636 West Main, Jacksonville, AR 72078-9921

501-371-1200 (v)

Published county match: Pulaski

Published hours: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday. Confirm services and hours before traveling.

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Pulaski SW DHS county office

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

6801 Baseline Road, Little Rock, AR 72219-8916

501-371-1100 (v)

Published county match: Pulaski

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Benefits, food and cash assistanceCounty contact

Pulaski South DHS county office

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

1105 MLK, Jr., Little Rock, AR 72203-2620

501-682-9200 (v)

Published county match: Pulaski

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Health, WIC and public healthCounty contact

Pulaski County Health Unit - Jacksonville

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

3000 N 1st St, Jacksonville, 72076

501-982-7477

Published county match: Pulaski

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Health, WIC and public healthCounty contact

Pulaski County Health Unit - Little Rock (Central)

3915 W 8th St, Little Rock, 72204

501-280-3100

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Health, WIC and public healthCounty contact

Pulaski County Health Unit - Little Rock (Southwest)

8901 Dailey Dr, Little Rock, 72209

501-565-9311

Published county match: Pulaski

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I need a housing disability accommodation or assistance animal

Housing & Rent. I need a housing disability accommodation or assistance animal Next steps: Describe the barrier and the change requested. Send the request to the responsible housing provider and keep the response. Share only documentation needed for the applicable process. Use HUD or qualified disability help if the request is denied or ignored. Documents: Lease or program rules; Accommodation request; Provider response; Relevant supporting documentation; A dated housing timeline and copies of each delivery or filing receipt Assistance-animal, pet and accommodation rules depend on the setting; this guide does not decide eligibility.

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A business or public service denied disability access or a service animal

Civil Rights. A business or public service denied disability access or a service animal Next steps: Record the setting, barrier and exact response safely. Identify the responsible organization and applicable access process. Request a reasonable access solution and retain the response. Review ADA or setting-specific complaint routes with qualified help. Documents: Incident log; Access request; Written policy; Complaint confirmations; A setting-specific incident and accommodation-request timeline Housing assistance animals and ADA service animals use different frameworks. This guide does not certify an animal or decide coverage.

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Housing disability accommodation: what must be connected to the request

Housing disability accommodation: what must be connected to the request Qualifications and requirements: A reasonable accommodation changes a rule, policy, practice or service when necessary for a person with a disability to have equal use and enjoyment of housing. Describe the disability-related barrier and how the requested change addresses that barrier; the connection matters, not simply a preferred exception. Documents to prepare (confirm what is required): Lease or application and relevant policy; A clear description of the requested change; Relevant disability-related verification if legitimately requested; Copies of requests and responses Exceptions and checks: If disability and the need are apparent or already known, the provider may not demand additional information about them. Coverage exceptions, a fundamental alteration or an undue financial and administrative burden can affect the request; these require individual review. Questions to ask: Which housing rule creates the barrier?; How would this change address my disability-related need?; Has the provider explained a specific denial or alternative? Next steps: Make a request to the housing provider using a trackable method.; Ask which specific verification is needed without sending an entire medical file.; Review a denial with a fair-housing advocate or lawyer. Limits: A disability label alone does not establish that every requested change is required. This is a legal-coverage explanation, not a benefit award.

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HUD Arkansas housing assistance routes

Arkansas-specific HUD routes for rental, homelessness, housing counseling, discrimination and utility-assistance referrals. Housing, utilities and community assistance. This is a navigation or referral route, not a verified local provider in each county. 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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VA housing assistance

Find veteran housing and homelessness assistance routes. Veterans and military benefits. Confirm current instructions, eligibility, jurisdiction and availability directly. Statewide or federal navigation route; local availability is not established. 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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Request review of a voucher or housing-assistance decision

Request review of a voucher or housing-assistance decision Next steps: Identify the administering housing agency and assistance program from the notice. Read the notice for review eligibility, delivery method and actual due date. Request the applicable informal review or hearing using that agency's accepted written method. Keep receipt evidence and submit the calculation, verification or factual dispute requested for the review. Form: Agency's informal review/hearing request (official_directory). Use the actual agency notice and administrative plan; HUD's guidebook includes review/hearing material. Timing: Use the actual published notice and current applicable rule. Trigger: Receipt of the actual notice, order or decision Action: Read the response and hearing instructions immediately; obtain individual advice where requirements conflict. Exceptions: Different case types and remedies have different periods; do not infer an ordinary answer period. Authority: Actual notice/order and current applicable law Receiving office: The housing agency or covered provider that issued the decision Method: Agency-notice submission route, not a circuit-clerk filing unless a separate court case exists. Venue: Administering agency's program and service area, which may cross county lines. 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: A housing hearing request does not defend a separately filed eviction; confirm actual program rights.

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Service-animal access requirements

Service-animal access requirements Qualifications and requirements: For ordinary ADA public access, a service animal is a dog trained for a task directly related to a person disability. Professional training, certification, ID cards and a vest are not ADA prerequisites. Documents to prepare (confirm what is required): Preparation list: Description of the trained task; Preparation list: Denial details and written policy Exceptions and checks: Comfort alone is not an ADA task. Housing and air travel use different rules; an out-of-control or non-housebroken animal may be removed. Questions to ask: Is the setting public access, housing, air travel or employment?; What task and reason for exclusion apply? Next steps: Use the rule for the actual setting.; Document the denial and ask the appropriate agency about the complaint route. Limits: Source-based preparation guidance, not an eligibility determination. The court or agency applies current rules to your facts. County routing does not confirm local openings or provider availability.

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VA housing assistance

Find veteran housing and homelessness assistance routes. Scope: Federal service available in Arkansas. Limits: Confirm current instructions, eligibility, jurisdiction and availability directly.

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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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Arkansas Eviction Diversion and Housing-Court Assistance

Legal-aid and pro bono efforts using education, negotiation, housing-court transfers, motions, and HUD-supported prevention to reduce displacement.

CourtsDiversionEviction

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

Housing & Utilities

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Disability rights, accommodations, or services

I need an accommodation or help challenging denial of disability-related services.

Navigation Tools

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Disability rights, accommodations, or services situation pathway

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

Situation Intelligence

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Disability rights, accommodations, or services 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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1 indexed file

Animal Protection Laws of Arkansas (2017 Compendium)

2017 compendium summarizing and reproducing Arkansas animal-protection statutes involving cruelty, penalties, exemptions, protective orders, restitution, seizure, forfeiture, fighting, sexual assault, and reporting. 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.

Animal CrueltyAnimal ProtectionCriminal Law

Arkansas Indexed Legal Documents Database

Criminal & Corrections

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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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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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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

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Open claims and assistance files

Record insurance, FEMA, SBA, landlord, utility, and contractor contacts.

Navigation Tools

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Arkansas Free Legal Answers and Limited-Scope Services

Online civil legal questions, volunteer attorneys, eligibility, question limits, and unbundled legal help.

ConsumerCourt FormsCourts

The Landscape of Civil and Criminal Legal Resources for Low-Income Residents in Arkansas · p. 13–14

Research & Analysis

Legal Issue Navigator Needs live check

Unsafe rental or landlord will not repair

My rental has serious conditions or promised repairs were not completed.

Navigation Tools

Benefit Program Official Reviewed baseline

Weatherization Assistance Program

No-cost energy-efficiency improvements for qualifying households, with priority for vulnerable residents.

Work & Benefits

Open source

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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

Program Reviewed baseline

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program

Utility assistance delivered through regional Community Action Agencies, including seasonal help and crisis payments to prevent disconnection or secure emergency fuel.

Energy AssistanceHousingLIHEAP

Statewide Public Assistance and Human Services Infrastructure in Arkansas · p. 5–6

Housing & Utilities

Open source

Program Official Reviewed baseline

Arkansas Homeowner Assistance Fund

Homeowner relief for qualifying mortgage delinquencies, property-tax arrears, and utility defaults tied to economic disruption.

ForeclosureHousingMortgage Assistance

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

Housing & Utilities

Open source

Program Needs live check

Housing Choice Voucher Program

Federally funded long-term rental subsidy administered locally by independent municipal and regional public housing authorities.

HousingRental AssistanceSection 8

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

Housing & Utilities

Program Reviewed baseline

Weatherization Assistance Program

No-cost energy audits and eligible home improvements delivered through regional subrecipients and Community Action Agencies.

DisabilityEnergyHousing

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

Housing & Utilities

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Legal Remedy Needs review

Disability accommodation / reasonable modification request

Child Welfare & CPS

Program Official Reviewed baseline

ADFA Down Payment Assistance

Second-mortgage assistance described in the report as providing up to $15,000 for eligible down payments and allowable closing costs.

Down PaymentHomeownershipMortgage

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

Housing & Utilities

Open source

Process Stage Needs live check

Request accommodation in writing

Describe the limitation and requested change without oversharing unnecessary medical detail.

Navigation Tools

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Unsafe rental or landlord will not repair pathway

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

Navigation Tools

Case Pathway Needs review

Unsafe rental or landlord will not repair situation pathway

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

Situation Intelligence

Legal Rights Guide Official Reviewed baseline

Disability rights and reasonable accommodations

Make requests in writing, identify the barrier and effective accommodation, document alternatives and delays, and use the correct program-specific appeal route.

Navigation Tools

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Pulaski Jax DHS county office

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Pulaski County Health Unit - Little Rock (Central)

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Emergency Solutions Grants Housing Assistance

Arkansas Eviction Diversion and Housing-Court Assistance

Disability rights, accommodations, or services

Disability rights, accommodations, or services situation pathway

Disability rights, accommodations, or services pathway

Animal Protection Laws of Arkansas (2017 Compendium)

Elder Law and Farmworker Legal Services

Legal Aid Intake, Triage, and Service Levels

Eviction Diversion and Housing Courts

Open claims and assistance files

Arkansas Free Legal Answers and Limited-Scope Services

Unsafe rental or landlord will not repair

Weatherization Assistance Program

Housing Finance, Weatherization, and Homelessness Diversion

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program

Arkansas Homeowner Assistance Fund

Housing Choice Voucher Program

Weatherization Assistance Program

Disability accommodation / reasonable modification request

ADFA Down Payment Assistance

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Unsafe rental or landlord will not repair pathway

Unsafe rental or landlord will not repair situation pathway

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