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Benefits, food and cash assistanceCounty contact

White DHS county office

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

608 Rodgers Drive, Searcy, AR 72143-4199

501-268-8696 (v)

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Health, WIC and public healthCounty contact

White County Health Unit - Beebe

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

306 N Gum St, Beebe, 72012

501-882-5128

Published county match: White

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ADH Local Health Units; OBJECTID 95; County field White · Source ↗

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Health, WIC and public healthCounty contact

White County Health Unit - Searcy

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

112 Brantly Rd, Searcy, 72143

501-268-6102

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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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Child support servicesRegional contact

Searcy 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.

2701 E. Race, Ste. 2, Searcy, AR 72143

501-268-6164

Published county match: Prairie, White

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

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Veterans and military benefitsRegional contact

ADVA district 3 Veteran Service Officer — Ric Bolton

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

870-253-9767

Published county match: Baxter, Clay, Cleburne, Craighead, Crittenden, Cross, Fulton, Greene, Independence, Izard, Jackson, Lawrence, Mississippi, Poinsett, Randolph, Sharp, St. Francis, Stone, White, Woodruff

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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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.

AssessmentChild MaltreatmentChild Welfare
Arkansas Indexed Legal Documents Database
Research Section Needs live check
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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
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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
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Arkansas Motor Vehicle and Traffic Laws and Highway Commission Regulations (2025 Edition)

Large searchable compilation of Arkansas motor-vehicle and traffic statutes and State Highway Commission regulations, including licensing, registration, equipment, roadway conduct, enforcement, commercial vehicles, and related transportation rules. 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.

Commercial VehiclesDriver LicensingHighway Regulations
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Legal Reference & Guide Needs live check
4 links 1 indexed file

Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 (July 2026)

Arkansas driver-license study guide covering road rules, signs, safe-driving responsibilities, testing material, licensing requirements, and selected traffic and vehicle laws. 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
Policy & Procedure Manual Needs live check
7 links 1 indexed file

Arkansas Law Enforcement Accreditation Program Standards Manual (2025)

Edition 5 of the Arkansas Law Enforcement Accreditation Program standards and glossary, covering professional practices intended to protect civil rights, public safety, employee safety, and agency operational integrity. 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 Post-Release Supervision Eligibility Rule (16 CAR Part 11)

Codified Arkansas Sentencing Commission rule governing eligibility for transfer to post-release supervision, earned-release-credit percentages, seriousness classifications, statutory exclusions, and offense-specific restrictions. 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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3 links 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
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Policy & Procedure Manual Needs live check
6 links 1 indexed file

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.

Correctional EducationCorrectionsEducation Policy
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Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Code of Regulations

Searchable Arkansas Game and Fish Commission code book covering licenses, seasons, bag limits, wildlife management, fishing, boating, captive wildlife, enforcement, penalties, and conservation rules. 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.

BoatingConservationEnforcement
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Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield Provider Manual (August 2026)

Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield provider manual covering network participation, claims and billing, authorizations, medical policies, appeals, credentialing, member services, and administrative requirements for participating providers. 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.

AppealsBillingClaims
Arkansas Indexed Legal Documents Database
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12 links 1 indexed file

Arkansas Public Health Law Bench Book

Arkansas public-health-law bench book compiling statutes, emergency authorities, quarantine and isolation law, communicable-disease procedures, judicial considerations, forms, and reference material for courts and public-health agencies. 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.

BenchbookCommunicable DiseaseCourt Procedure
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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.

AssessmentCaseworkChild Neglect
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Arkansas District Court Benchbook (2017)

Administrative Office of the Courts district-court benchbook covering court management, jurisdiction, civil and criminal procedure, magistrates, recordkeeping, special appointments, traffic matters, and other district-court subjects. 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 JudiciaryBenchbookCivil Procedure
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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.

Arkansas JudiciaryBenchbookCase Law
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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
Legal Reference & Guide Needs live check
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Arkansas City Clerks, Recorders and Treasurers Handbook (2020)

Arkansas Municipal League handbook covering municipal government, clerk and recorder duties, public meetings, ordinances, Freedom of Information Act responsibilities, elections, records management, and financial administration. 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.

ElectionsFOIAIndexed Document
Arkansas Indexed Legal Documents Database
Policy & Procedure Manual Needs live check
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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
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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
Legal Reference & Guide Needs live check
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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.

Arkansas ConstitutionBallotsCampaign Finance
Arkansas Indexed Legal Documents Database
Legal Domain Navigator Needs review
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Workers Compensation

Workplace injury claims, medical treatment, wage replacement, disability ratings, hearings, and workers' compensation appeals.

Workers Compensation
Legal Domain Master Prompt Manifest
Legal Domain Navigator Needs review
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Civil Litigation and Tort Law

Civil lawsuits, personal injury, negligence, damages, pleadings, discovery, trial, judgment, and related remedies.

Civil Litigation and Tort Law
Legal Domain Master Prompt Manifest
Policy & Procedure Manual Needs live check
11 links 1 indexed file

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.

Child MaltreatmentChild WelfareDCFS Policy
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Disability Rights Arkansas Specialized P&A Programs

Programs addressing Social Security beneficiaries, traumatic brain injury, and accessible voting, including PABSS, PATBI, and PAVA.

DisabilitySocial SecurityTraumatic Brain Injury
The Landscape of Civil and Criminal Legal Resources for Low-Income Residents in Arkansas · p. 8–9

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