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All services are listed in order by National, Statewide, Regional, County & City. National, State, and Regional links are verified annually with the latest verification date at the bottom of the page. County/City links are not verified annually due to volume. If you find that a County/City link is broken or a service is no longer available, please message the page so that it can be corrected for future use.
*Warning- Clicking on external links will open a new browser tab and send you to a website outside of The Family Preservation Project. The Family Preservation Project cannot be responsible for the accuracy of the information contained within other websites.
*Pregnancy related healthcare services can be found under Baby Care because these providers often offer parenting education and material support as well.
Healthcare
ATTENTION
Services are available for free to low-income patients. Service providers may offer help in broader areas/regions than the physical location listed. Many service providers offer case management.
National
Federally Qualified Healthcare Centers- Directory
National- low price medications- Blink Health
National- healthcare financing- Care Credit
National- prescription discount card- Coast2Coast
National- affordable medicines- CostPlus Drug Company
National- prescription discount card- Familywize
National- free clinic directory- Free Clinics
National- free/sliding fee dental clinic directory- Free Dental Care
National- prescription discounts- Good Rx
National- uninsured medication- Harbor Path
National- healthcare crowdfunding- Help Me Bounce
National- medicine assistance search engine- Medicine Assistance Tool
National- eyeglasses assistance- New Eyes
National- birth control, emergency contraception- Nurx
National- vision care- One Sight
National- patient assistance programs- Rx Assist
National- prescription assistance- Rx Outreach
National- free clinic directory- Volunteers in Medicine
Statewide
Statewide- mental health helpline- Arkansas Crisis Center
Statewide- free clinics- Directory
Statewide- health department directory- NACCHO
Regional
Northwest Arkansas- medical, dental, prenatal, etc.- Community Clinic
River Valley Region- medical, optical, dental, etc.- Good Samaritan Clinic
River Valley Region- medical, mental health- Hope Campus
County/City
Crawford County- dental- CSCDC
Fort Smith- mental health- Riverview HOPE Campus
Little Rock- medical, prescription vouchers- St. Francis House
Paragould- prescription assistance- Mission Outreach
Sebastian County- dental- CSCDC
White County- medical & prescription assistance- Christian Health Ministry of White County
Housing/Shelter
ATTENTION
Most service providers offer case management. Listings range from emergency to permanent. Many providers offer additional services in conjunction with housing; including childcare, healthcare, etc. Service providers may offer help in broader areas/regions than the physical location listed.
National
National- Affordable Housing
National- search sublets- Airbnb
National- CoAbode
National- Family Promise
National- For Rent By Owner
National- Low Income Apartments
National- housing authority directory- Public Housing
National- rent assistance directory- Rent Assistance
National- multiple rental platforms- RentPath
National- find a roommate- Roomies
National- search rooms to rent- Spare Room
Statewide
Regional
Northeast Arkansas (domestic abuse)- The Haven
River Valley Region- Hope Campus
County/City
Batesville (domestic abuse)- Family Violence Prevention Inc.
Batesville- Safe Haven Shelter
Bentonville- Havenwood
Bentonville- Salvation Army Shelter
Clinton- The Dove House
Conway- Bethlehem House
Fayetteville- Salvation Army Shelter
Fayetteville- The Walker Family Residential Community
Fort Smith- Community Rescue Mission
Fort Smith (domestic abuse)- Crisis Intervention Center
Fort Smith- Riverview HOPE Campus
Fort Smith- St. John’s Episcopal Church
Fort Smith- The Esther House
Fort Smith- The Next Step
Fort Smith- The Salvation Army
Hot Springs- Potters Clay Ministries
Little Rock- Family Promise
Little Rock- Little Rock Compassion Center
Little Rock- Our House
Little Rock- Union Rescue Mission
Little Rock- Women and Children First
Mountain Home- Gamma House
Paragould- Mission Outreach
Pine Bluff- CASA
Rogers- Saving Grace
Russellville- River Valley Shelter
Siloam Springs- Genesis House
White County- Jacob’s Place
Affordable Childcare
ATTENTION
Service providers range from national to local. Local listings have been searched by services including but not limited to: 24 hour care, extended hours, discounts, crisis nurseries, tuition assistance, scholarships, and sliding fees.
National
National- extended hours- Care.com
National- child care search- Care Lulu
National- newborn, temporary, permanent- Caring Nannies
National- campus-based child care services- CCAMPIS
Nationwide Directory- Childcare Center
National- Childcare Co-Op- Komae
National- Mom Trusted
National- temporary or permanent- Sittercity
National- child care search- Tootris
National- temporary or permanent- Trusting Connections
National- child care search- Winnie
National- emergency child care- YMCA
Statewide
Statewide- Arkansas Head Start Association
Regional
County/City
Fort Smith- extended hours- A Smart Start Academy
Fort Smith- Better Beginnings
Fort Smith- sliding scale- Lincoln Child Care
Fort Smith- family discount- The Sandbox Childcare Center
Little Rock- The Little Learners Child Development Center
Government Programs
Programs Explained: Terms
Affordable Connectivity Program (broadband/internet)
CFPB (rental assistance programs)
Emergency Rental Assistance Program
LIHWAP (water assistance)
Baby Care
ATTENTION
Most Crisis/Resource Pregnancy Centers will encourage and refer for adoption. Please do your research before accepting or pursuing adoption materials. Adoption is a lifelong commitment to grief. Visit the Voices and Experience pages on the website for more accurate information. A permanent solution should not be applied to a temporary problem.
National
National- car seat distribution directory- 800 Buck-L-Up
National- baby item discounts- Amazon Family
National- material assistance directory- Baby2Baby
National- (some providers may refer for adoption//Please visit the Voices and Experience pages before pursuing adoption) maternal and perinatal service provider search- Bornbir
National- free baby items- Buy Nothing Project
National- portable crib directory- Cribs for Kids
National- free formula samples & coupons- Enfamil
National- family-focused support- Healthy Families America
National- cloth diapers- Jake’s Diapers
National- baby care package- Little Llamas USA
National- National Diaper Bank Network
National- one time free formula sample- Nature’s One
National- first time mom assistance- Nurse Family Partnership
National- diaper savings program- Pampers
National- parenting education, virtual services- Parents as Teachers
National- trade baby items/clothes- Rehash
National- car seat distribution directory- Safe Convertible Car Seats
National- (Not all, but some locations may be affiliated with a national adoption entity. For transparency, please be advised. Please read Voices and Experience before accepting or pursuing adoption material) family preservation assistance- Safe Families for Children
National- cloth diapers- Share the Love
National- rewards program- Similac
National- car seat trade-in events- Target Brands, Inc.
National (ages 13-23)- family support programs- Teen Mother Choices
National- cloth diapers- The Cloth Option
National- parental leave grant- The Mom Economy
Statewide
Statewide- free baby items- Freecycle
Regional
Central Arkansas- diaper bank- Pulaski Heights UMC
River Valley Region- parenting support- Hope Campus
County/City
Fort Smith- diapers, wipes, ointment, etc.- Diaper Dandies
Fort Smith- baby and children clothing- Dylan’s Closet
Fort Smith- diapers, clothing, baby items- Earthbound Angels Inc.
Fort Smith- parenting classes- Riverview HOPE Campus
Rogers- car seat loan program- City of Rogers
Searcy- (Refers for adoption// Please read Voices and Experience before pursuing adoption) material support, parenting classes- Friends for Life Pregnancy Center
Child Support
General Assistance
ATTENTION
Most service providers offer case management. Help may be available in broader areas/regions than the physical location listed. Services include: food and clothing assistance, car repair and donation, employment services, case management, rent and utility assistance, transportation, holiday assistance, school supplies, homeless prevention, etc.
National
National- women scholarships- AAUW
National (must be nominated)- ages 3-16 mattresses, bed frames, bedding- A Hope to Dream
National- feminine hygiene products- Alliance For Period Supplies
National- garden fresh food assistance directory- Ample Harvest
National- cell phone assistance- Assurance Wireless
National- car donation program- Cars 4 Heroes
National- poverty relief program- Circles USA
National- internet discount- Comcast Internet Essentials
National- location-based resources- Community Action Partnership
National- professional clothing, workforce assistance- Dress for Success
National- school supply events- Eventbrite
National- scholarship database- Fastweb
National- backpack program- Feeding America
National- food bank directory- Feeding America
National- food bank directory- Food Finder
National- food assistance directory- Food Not Bombs
National- food pantry directory- Food Pantries
National- car donation program– Free Charity Cars
National- job search- Glassdoor
National- mortgage & lease assistance- Gradient Gives Back Foundation
National- ride share- Hyrecar
National- job search- Indeed
National- on a budget meal plans- Kids Eat in Color
National- employment agency- Labor Finders
National- jobs access program- Lyft
National- financial assistance- Modest Needs
National- emergency, sick child, postpartum, etc.- Nanny Poppinz
National- various assistance- Net Wish
National- summer food finder- No Kid Hungry
National- workforce staffing- PeopleReady
National- trade clothes- Rehash
National- wireless service- SafeLink
National- various assistance- Society of St. Vincent de Paul
National- education grants- Soroptimist
National- food assistance for summer- Summer Food Rocks
National- food assistance- The Little Free Pantry
National- job search for moms- The Mom Project
National- various assistance- The Salvation Army
National- school supply events, rent assistance, etc.- United Way
National- food assistance database- Why Hunger
National- car donation programs- Working Cars for Working Families
National- location based assistance- YMCA
Statewide
Statewide- public transit directory- American Public Transportation Association
Statewide- food bank directory- Arkansas Food Bank
Statewide- postsecondary scholarships- Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund
Statewide- utility payment assistance-Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative
Statewide- rent assistance- Community Action Partnership
Statewide- children’s bed assistance- Sleep in Heavenly Peace
Regional
Central Arkansas- food pantry, utility assistance- CAPCA
North Central Arkansas- food bank directory- Food Bank of North Central Arkansas
North Central Arkansas- car repair & maintenance ministry- Gospel Garage Auto Ministry Corp.
Northeast Arkansas- food bank directory- Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas
Northwest Arkansas- food bank directory- Northwest Arkansas Food Bank
River Valley Region- family support services- Hope Campus
River Valley Region- clothing- The Golden Rule Clothes Closet
Western Arkansas- food pantry- Antioch for Youth & Family
County/City
Bald Knob- food assistance- Pleasant Grove Baptist Church
Beebe- food & clothing assistance- Beebe Christian Outreach
Cabot- food & clothing assistance- Hope’s Closet & Pantry
Cabot- food pantry- Renew Community Church
Conway- Transportation- Bethlehem House
Conway- Food Pantry- Bethlehem House
Crawford County- utility assistance, emergency services- CSCDC
Fayetteville- daily meals, laundry, clothing, transportation, etc.- 7 Hills Center
Fayetteville- rental and utility assistance, vouchers, etc.- Cooperative Emergency Outreach
Fort Smith- food bank- Cavanaugh Church
Fort Smith- clothing assistance- Dylan’s Closet
Fort Smith- household items- Earthbound Angels Inc.
Fort Smith- food pantry- Goddard UMC
Fort Smith- food & clothing assistance- Grand Avenue Baptist Church
Fort Smith- food pantry- Harvest Time
Fort Smith- clothing assistance- Midland Heights Clothes Closet
Fort Smith- family support services- River Valley Christian Life Corps
Fort Smith- food assistance, employment services, etc.- Riverview HOPE Campus
Fort Smith- food pantry, various assistance- St. James Missionary Baptist Church
Fort Smith- sack lunch program, daily meals- St. John’s Episcopal Church
Fort Smith- food pantry-South Side Baptist Church
Fort Smith- clothing, furniture, housewares-The Hope Chest
Fort Smith- case management, meals, mail service, etc.- The Next Step
Fort Smith- food & utility assistance, daily meals, holiday assistance, job placement, etc.- The Salvation Army
Greenwood- food pantry- Greenwood First Assembly of God
Jonesboro- food pantry- Helping Neighbors Food Pantry
Little Rock- showers, laundry, etc.- DePaul
Little Rock- daily meals- Little Rock Compassion Center
Little Rock- family support services- Restore Hope Arkansas
Little Rock- food pantry, utility assistance, clothing, etc.- St. Francis House
Little Rock- food pantry, limited financial assistance- Helping Hand
Little Rock- career center- Our House
Paragould- daily meals, food pantry, utility assistance, etc.- Mission Outreach
Russellville- utility assistance- Help Network
Russellville- clothing, food items, etc.- River Valley Shelter
Sebastian County- utility assistance, emergency services- CSCDC
Sebastian County- family support services- Restore Hope
Searcy- food & clothing assistance- Downtown Church of Christ
Searcy- food & clothing assistance- NHIM
Van Buren- food pantry, clothing closet- Heritage Church
Van Buren- food pantry- Refuge Ministries
Ward- food assistance- Grace Community
White County- food pantry- Central Baptist Church
White County- food assistance- Crosspoint Ministries
Support Groups
ATTENTION
All support groups listed are aimed to provide support in parenting. National organizations may provide local chapter listings.
National
National- CoAbode
National- La Leche League International
National- Meetup
National- Moms Club International
National- MOPS
National- Motherhood Redefined
National- Parents Without Partners
National- Peanut
National- Postpartum Support International
National- support group directory- Psychology Today
National- Single and Parenting
National- Single Mom
National- The Life of a Single Mom
Statewide
Regional
County/City
Fort Smith- Central Women’s Ministry
Fort Smith- St. John’s Episcopal Church
I Don’t See My City
Don’t worry. There are resource links added to the website every day and it’s possible that your area has not been researched yet. If the administrator is not currently working on other projects, your city can be made a priority. Please contact the page here.
Putative Father Registry
Father’s Rights Support- Sky is the Limit Foundation
Putative Father Registry explained here.
Adoption Law/Revocation
ATTENTION
This page does not provide legal services or advice. Adoption law and revocation is listed as a courtesy. The page attempts to link to the latest adoption codes in the respective state. Laws can change. Verify your adoption laws and revocation timeframes before signing termination of your parental rights.
The required consent to adoption shall be executed at any time after the birth of the child.
A withdrawal of a consent to adoption can be found here.
End An Adoption Plan
If you are looking for help in severing your relationship with an adoption facilitator, revoking your legal consent to an adoption, or learning more about the adoption process and long-term effects, please contact Saving Our Sisters
CPS Assistance
Let Our Children Go seeks to restore those that have been wrongly separated from their families by providing assistance for reconnecting physically and emotionally. We also hope to offer aid and comfort to those whose family member passed on after separation.
Pay It Forward
If you have been a recipient of help, you know firsthand how essential volunteers and/or donations were to your success. Please consider volunteering for or donating to any of the vital organizations on this page.
Recommend a Service
Know a service applicable to moms and children in this state, but it’s not listed? Please share it by contacting the page: Here.
*This page does not provide legal advice
*Verified 8/22