Arkansas

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Health care
Emergency support

On Access Arkansas, you can manage your case, report changes, upload documents DHS needs, and apply for: Health Care to help pay for doctor visits...

Health care
Extended foster care
Education: College / Higher Ed
Housing
Life skills
Independent Living Program

We know your time in foster hasn’t been easy. And we know you want to grow up and be your own person. Our goal is to make sure you have the...

Youth or Alumni Group
Leadership Opportunity

The Arkansas Youth Advisory Board, or YAB, has been established for the purpose of advocating for youth served by Arkansas’ child welfare system. The...

Independent Living Program

Service: Transitional Youth Services About: The Transitional Youth Services works with foster teens to teach them basic life skills as they transition...

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If you are being physically harmed — or are in danger of being harmed — it's an emergency. DIAL 911

Consider speaking with a foster parent, caseworker, an Independent Living Provider, your Attorney (or CASA or GAL), your school counselor, a therapist, or church pastor. You can also contact FosterClub by clicking the talk icon in the lower right corner.

When it is safe to do so, contact your caseworker first. If you do not receive a response within 3 business days, you could contact the Manager at the branch where your caseworker works. Finally, you could contact your State's Ombudsman. Check out our Youth Guide to Complaints.

Health Care for Former Foster Youth 

Did you know that young people from foster care have access to free Medicaid after they turn 18 through their 26th birthday? Qualification to access Medicaid is NOT dependant on employment or education status. 

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