Programs and Services | In Need and Emergency
  • Programs
    • Service:Child Care Assistance | Division Home
      About:Child Care Assistance is a program that is available for low-income families. This program provides financial assistance for quality child care and is made possible by the Child Care Development Fund (CCDF).
      Contact:Call 501-682-8947 or 1-800-322-8176
    • Service:Emergency Food Assistance Program | Division Home
      About:The Emergency Food Assistance Program distributes commodities to food banks, soup kitchens, shelters and other nonprofit agencies. Donated foods are also made available for Disaster Assistance. To view additional information on The Emergency Food Assistance Program including program information, eligibility, distribution sites, and links to USDA website, see link below.
      Contact:Call 501-371-1400
      Website:Emergency Food Assistance Program
    • Service:Medicaid Program | Overview | Division Home
      About:Medicaid is a program that helps pay for medically necessary medical services for needy and low-income persons. It uses state and federal government money.
      Contact:Call 800-482-5431
      Website:Medicaid Program | Overview
    • Service:Refugee Resettlement Program | Division Home
      About:The Refugee Resettlement Program assists newly arrived eligible refugees to assimilate into the American way of life. The program offers financial and medical services to eligible refugees for up to 8 months after arrival in the United States.
      Contact:Call 1-800-482-8988
    • Service:Transitional Employment Assistance Program (TEA) | Division Home
      About:The TEA Program is a time-limited assistance program to help needy families with children become more responsible for their own support and less dependent on public assistance. DCO is responsible for TEA eligibility and partners with the Arkansas Deparment of Workforce Service for administration.
      Contact:Call 800-482-8988
    • Service:Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) | Division Home
      About:The Weatherization Assistance Program installs energy conservation materials on the homes of 1300 low-income families annually to lower utility bills. Materials generally installed include insulation of ceilings, duct sealing, weather-stripping and caulking doors and windows, replacement of broken windows and health and safety measures that are required prior to weatherization.
      Contact:Call 501-682-8729
  • Services
    • Service:AR-GetCare Search | Division Home
      About:Arkansas’ statewide listing of services for older adults and people with disabilities. AR-GetCare is designed to help you locate resources that may assist you or a family member to continue living at home or in your community.
      Contact:Call 866-801-3435 | Email
      Website:AR-GetCare Search
    • Service:Disaster Services | Division Home
      About:The Emergency Services Unit manages and coordinates all individual assistance programs for victims of disasters when the Chief Executive of the State, the Governor, declares a State Disaster Declaration, or the disaster is of such magnitude that a request is granted by the President of the United States for a Federal Major Disaster Declaration.
      Contact:Call 800-482-8988