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Van Buren County: 25 county and regional listings, plus statewide and federal routes. A regional office may be located in a different county.

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Benefits, food and cash assistanceCounty contact

Van Buren DHS county office

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

449 Ingram Street, Clinton, AR 72031-0126

501-745-4192 (v)

Published county match: Van Buren

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

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County filter Van Buren; office heading Van Buren · Source ↗

Source SHA-256: 57c2f02206851aceb15b36a50db2e502d995d3138a0d59c723675827e1096a45

Health, WIC and public healthCounty contact

Van Buren County Health Unit - Clinton

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

526 Quality Dr, P.O. Box 452, Clinton, 72031

501-745-2485

Published county match: Van Buren

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 91; County field Van Buren · Source ↗

Source SHA-256: b3d81f3afd8f1a29040b97b6adaf488480cc1a6547ad454d2956ac368dd834c7

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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Page 1; Region 2 county list · Source ↗

Source SHA-256: 93f68289746031518c2a01ca4ffdb3cc45552c06fd6599a1a1ea0f7de1fd5d8f

Child support servicesRegional contact

Conway 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.

2455 Washington Ave, Ste 107, Conway, AR 72032-9927

501-329-1721

Published county match: Faulkner, Searcy, Van Buren

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Office heading Conway Child Support Office; Counties Served field · Source ↗

Source SHA-256: 107fbbb820e5be14ba71b6a12564af546a13a726448e4e591fc15e78881bc0c8

Veterans and military benefitsRegional contact

ADVA district 2 Veteran Service Officer — Edward Skelton

Regional veterans benefits contact and referral when the county officer is unavailable or a position is listed vacant.

479-387-6610

Published county match: Benton, Boone, Carroll, Conway, Crawford, Franklin, Johnson, Logan, Madison, Marion, Newton, Pope, Searcy, Sebastian, Van Buren, Washington

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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Page 2; DISTRICT 2; county district numbers on pages 3–9 · Source ↗

Source SHA-256: 7f197651e133856347d01dd48ddf37a4e7564efe4ff7cb531435736964d9ef17

Veterans and military benefitsCounty contact

Van Buren County Veteran Service Officer

County veterans benefits contact; district 2. Ask about claims assistance, appointments and current accreditation.

(501) 745-5114

Published county match: Van Buren

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

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Elder Law

Aging, long-term care, guardianship, estate planning, elder abuse, public benefits, housing, and decision-making support.

Elder Law
Legal Domain Master Prompt Manifest
Legal Domain Intelligence
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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
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Area Agency on Aging Legal Assistance

Older Americans Act legal assistance and referrals delivered through regional Area Agencies on Aging for issues such as benefits, guardianship, abuse, and planning.

BenefitsElder LawGuardianship
The Landscape of Civil and Criminal Legal Resources for Low-Income Residents in Arkansas · p. 10
Veterans & Aging
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Aging, Home-Based Care, and Area Agencies on Aging

ARChoices, Living Choices, PACE, Choices in Living, service regions, transportation, meals, and options counseling.

Area Agencies AgingBenefitsCourt Forms
Statewide Public Assistance and Human Services Infrastructure in Arkansas · p. 11–13
Research & Analysis
Legal Rights Guide Official Reviewed baseline
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Elder law and veteran resources

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Arkansas Volunteer Lawyers for the Elderly

Volunteer legal services described in the report as targeting older adults in rural Arkansas, including advance directives and powers of attorney.

Elder LawOlder AdultsPro Bono
The Landscape of Civil and Criminal Legal Resources for Low-Income Residents in Arkansas · p. 10
Veterans & Aging
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Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly

Integrated healthcare, day-center, and home-care model intended to help eligible adults remain in the community rather than enter a nursing facility.

HealthcareLong Term CareOlder Adults
Statewide Public Assistance and Human Services Infrastructure in Arkansas · p. 12
Veterans & Aging
Service Region Reviewed baseline
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White River Area Agency on Aging

Regional Area Agency on Aging based in Batesville, providing older-adult and caregiver services across its listed Arkansas counties.

Area Agencies AgingOlder AdultsRegional Services
Statewide Public Assistance and Human Services Infrastructure in Arkansas · p. 12–13
Veterans & Aging
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Directory Reviewed baseline
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Arkansas Area Agencies on Aging Directory

Network of eight regional agencies providing meals, transportation, senior centers, case management, caregiver support, and options counseling.

Area Agencies AgingMealsOlder Adults
Statewide Public Assistance and Human Services Infrastructure in Arkansas · p. 12–13
Veterans & Aging
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5 links 1 indexed file

Letters of Guardianship of the Person and Estate

Searchable indexed text and metadata for the Arkansas court form “Letters of Guardianship of the Person and Estate.” 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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Guardianship

Guardianship is a court-created legal relationship authorizing one person to make specified decisions for another person who cannot fully do so. The scope depends on the order and governing law.

Probate And Family LawLaw
Plain-Language Explainer
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Probate, estate, or guardianship 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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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.

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Arkansas Indexed Legal Documents Database
Child Welfare & CPS
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Probate, estate, or guardianship situation pathway

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

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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.

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Arkansas Indexed Legal Documents Database
Child Welfare & CPS
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Probate, estate, or guardianship

I need help after a death or with legal authority to care for another person.

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Arkansas Subsidized Guardianship Program

Monthly assistance for eligible relative guardians when reunification is not possible and adoption is not appropriate, providing permanency without terminating parental rights.

Financial AssistanceGuardianshipKinship Care
Child Welfare and Protective Services Infrastructure in Arkansas · p. 7
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Probate, estate, or guardianship situation bundle

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Legal Rights Guide Official Reviewed baseline
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Probate, estates, and guardianship

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Navigation Tools
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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.

AdoptionCaseworkChild Welfare
Arkansas Indexed Legal Documents Database
Child Welfare & CPS
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Arkansas Medical Practices Act: Statutes and Rules (Revised August 2025)

Arkansas State Medical Board compilation of Medical Practices Act statutes and board rules governing physician and practitioner licensing, conduct, discipline, prescribing, telemedicine, hearings, and related medical regulation. 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.

Healthcare RegulationIndexed DocumentLegal Reference
Arkansas Indexed Legal Documents Database
Health & Disability
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Arkansas Civil and Criminal Benchbook (2022)

Arkansas judicial benchbook consolidating selected statutes, court rules, case law, forms, and practical reference material for civil and criminal proceedings. The benchbook states that it is a quick reference and carries no independent legal authority. 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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Election Laws of Arkansas and Constitution of 1874 (2025 Edition)

2025 Arkansas Secretary of State compilation of election statutes together with the Arkansas Constitution, covering election administration, candidates, ballots, voting, campaign practices, recounts, offenses, and related constitutional provisions. 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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Area Agencies on Aging and county Veteran Service Officers connect residents to specialized programs.

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