Relatives and kinship care — archived DCFS guide
Arkansas county services and assistance · resources
Background questions about relative notification, assessment, provisional care and permanency.
Scope: statewide
DCFS marks this page archived and says it will not be updated after April 2026. Ask the assigned worker and counsel for current requirements; family relationship alone does not authorize placement or guarantee approval.
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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Background questions about relative notification, assessment, provisional care and permanency.
Scope: statewide
DCFS marks this page archived and says it will not be updated after April 2026. Ask the assigned worker and counsel for current requirements; family relationship alone does not authorize placement or guarantee approval.
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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