Arkansas Children's Hospital
www.archildrens.org
1 Children's Way
Little Rock, AR 72202
Phone: (501) 475-1078
Children are at the center of everything we do. Arkansas Children's Hospital (ACH) is the only hospital system in the state solely dedicated to caring for children, which allows our organization to uniquely shape the landscape of pediatric care in Arkansas. ACH is a pediatric hospital with a Level 1 Trauma Center, that's located in Little Rock, AR. It is among the largest pediatric hospitals in the United States and serves children from birth to age 21. ACH is affiliated with the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and is a teaching hospital with the UAMS college of Medicine's Department of Pediatrics. Open 24/7
Arkansas Promise
www.promisear.org
322 Main St., Suite 501
Little Rock, AR 72201
Phone: (855) 649-0022
Arkansas PROMISE is part of a new program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to help youth (14-16) who are receiving disability benefits and their families improve their educational and employment outcomes.
Arkansas Sheriff's Youth Ranch
www.youthranches.com
P.O. Box 3964
Batesville, AR 72503
Phone: (870) 793-6841
The Ranch is a transformative family-style foster care program. It provides a healthy home environment filled with emotional support. Our goal is to help each child learn to trust those around them and cope with their emotions while learning responsibility and building self-confidence. The Ranch's mission is to address, remedy and prevent child abuse and neglect by creating safe, healthy and permanent homes for children. Shelter and education for at-risk youth 6-17.
Baptist Recovery Teen
Phone: (855) 363-2334
Adults and teens who attend our recovery centers are given an opportunity to confront their destructive choices, their self-sabotaging behavior, and their unhealthy views with the love of God and the guidance of Biblical principles. One of the major differences between traditional recovery programs and our centers is our emphasis on Christian values and cultivating a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. It is this central spiritual dynamic upon which all aspects of the Adult and Teen Challenge program are built.
Boy Scouts of America - Quapaw Area Council
Phone: (501) 831-3318
Contact: L. J. Henson
gerald.henson@scouting.org
or
BSA Troop 1, First Presbyterian Church
Ken Armstrong, Scoutmaster
Phone: (501) 623-4197
Cub Scouts is for boys first through fifth grades; Boy Scouts for ages 11-18. Character building and skills training.
Camp Aldersgate
www.campaldersgate.net
2000 Aldersgate Rd.
Little Rock, AR 72205
Phone: (501) 225-1444
Camp Aldersgate Summer Camps serve children with medical, physical and developmental needs. Camp offers traditional summer activities such as campfires and singing, canoeing, fishing, arts and crafts, swimming and nature hikes. Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
Camp Alex
www.alexblackwood.com/camp-alex
200 River Market Ave., Suite 100
Little Rock, AR 72201
Phone: (501) 920-8110 or (501) 920-81110
Sponsored by Alex Blackwood Foundation for Hope. Camp Alex will provide a fun filled, healing environment for children and teens whose lives have been affected by suicide. Our camp will provide a unique opportunity to connect with other survivors and develop lasting friendships while learning valuable coping skills to use in their everyday lives back home.
Camp Sunshine
www.archildrens.org/burn-program
Contact: Burnoutreach@archildrens.org
Camp Sunshine was founded in 1991 as an attempt to promote physical and emotional healing, growth and development of burned children. Children who sustain burn injury have needs which are best met by other burn survivors. Camp Sunshine gives survivors, both adult and pediatric across the state of Arkansas an opportunity to establish lasting friendships, experience personal growth and develop lifelong memories. Camp Sunshine assists in the transformation of Burn Victim to "Burn Survivor." To attend camp, certain criteria must be met and is provided free of charge to the camper – all counselors and volunteers attend on a volunteer basis. Camp Sunshine takes place every year on the 3rd weekend in August, commencing the Thursday and runs for 4 days.
Camp Quality Arkansas
www.campqualityusa.org
Camp Mitchell
10 Camp Mitchell Rd.
Morrilton, AR 72110
Phone: (870) 926-2489
When a cancer diagnosis comes to a child, in lot of ways, childhood stops. Vacations, family time, crafts, and campfires are replaced with doctor visits, chemo, isolation and restrictions. With children’s safety and medical needs forefront, Camp Quality Arkansas breaks down those barriers for children and families and restores the childhood experience. Surrounded by new friends that can relate, loving volunteers who care, and loads of fun experiences, Camp Quality campers find joy, courage and renewed hope for the future. They are free to be themselves. Free to be kids again.
Change Point Pregnancy Care
and Parenting Resource Center
www.changepointcenter.com
201 Nickels St.
Hot Springs, AR 71901
Phone: (501) 624-2773
Change Point Pregnancy Care and Parenting Resource Center of Hot Springs has been helping families and single parents for over 30 years. We have a caring, loving staff, here to help you with free pregnancy testing, ultrasounds, educational materials on fetal development, and referrals to health care facilities. We offer educational parenting classes and programs, fatherhood program and classes, supervised parental court ordered visitation, and Biblically-Faith based classes to help a parent accomplish positive, loving, and solution solving parenting skills.
CHI St. Vincent's Primary Care
www.commonspirit.org
1 Mercy Ln., Suite 506
Hot Springs, AR 71913
Phone: (501) 622-6500
The Mission of CHI St. Vincent and Catholic Health Initiatives is to nurture the healing ministry of the Church, supported by education and research. Fidelity to the Gospel urges us to emphasize human dignity and social justice as we create healthier communities. As a ministry of the Catholic Church, we will lead the transformation of health care to achieve optimal health and well-being for the individuals and communities we serve, especially those who are poor and vulnerable. The core values define CHI and serve as our guiding principles. They are the roots, or anchors, from which all of our activities, decisions and behaviors follow.
Community Services Office, Inc. (CSO)
www.csoark.org
2254 Albert Pike Rd.
Hot Springs, AR 71913
Phone: (501) 624-5724
Offers Head Start programs for ages 0-5, in several locations including Hot Springs, Lake Hamilton, Mountain Pine, and North Garland County.
COMPACT Family Services
Hillcrest Children's Home
www.compact.family/hillcrest
2325 Malvern Ave.
Hot Springs, AR 71901
Phone: (501) 262-1660
Hillcrest Children’s Home rests on a 52-acre campus with 8 cottages and a 24-apartment center for foster youth preparing for adult living. The residential programs care for approximately 40-50 children and youth at a time. Abused, neglected and otherwise vulnerable children come to us for redeeming care from state, court, church and other referrals. The facilities are equipped with state-of-the-art, audio-visual surveillance equipment in public areas to provide safer quality care. No matter the origin, we provide the professional Christian redemptive care they need and deserve.
Connect Care
www.afmc.org/individuals/connectcare
Phone: (800) 275-1131
ConnectCare is an Arkansas Medicaid program that helps Medicaid and ARKids First families create a medical home by helping them find a primary care provider (PCP) and dental care.
Cooper-Anthony Mercy Child Advocacy Center
www.mercyhealthfoundation.net
216 McAuley Ct.
Hot Springs, AR 71913
Phone: (501) 622-2531
We offer a safe, child-friendly environment, where a comprehensive and coordinated approach is taken in response to allegations of child abuse for children ages birth to 18 years. All services are individualized to meet the personal needs of each child and family that comes through our doors. These services include Forensic Interviews, Forensic Medical Exams, Child Advocacy, Mental Health Services, Prevention Services, and Training Programs. We are a nonprofit organization and do not charge patients for utilizing any of the Center’s numerous services, thanks to the generosity of our donors. Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
Developmental Disabilities Provider Association (DDPA)
www.ddpaarkansas.org
1401 Capitol Ave., Suite 163
Little Rock, AR 72201
Phone: (501) 900-7655
Provides programs serving people with developmental disabilities. We strive to increase the options for individuals and families.
Essential Pathway Inc.
www.facebook.com/essentialpathwaysinc
301 W. St Louis St.
Hot Springs, AR 71913
Phone: (501) 804-9881
A nonprofit organization whose mission is to engage our youth within the communities in Hot Springs. We are driven by our passion for helping others, so we always work hard in our efforts to build a better future for our youth. We are dedicated to improving the life quality of the youth in our society.
Garland County Health Unit
www.garlandcounty.org/514/Garland-County-Health-Unit
1425 Malvern Ave.
Hot Springs, AR 71901
Phone: (501) 624-3394
Garland County Health Unit offers numerous programs to help families in their needs. Birth certificates and death certificates are available upon request. WIC, Family Planning, Immunizations and Maternity. WIC program is available to low to moderate income pregnant women, recently delivered women, breast feeding women, infants and children up to age 5. Family Planning offer annual exams, contraceptives and pregnancy testing among other programs. Immunizations are offered to children and adolescents along with flu vaccinations. Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
Harbor House, Inc. - Harbor Recovery Systems
Arkansas Prevention Provider Services Region 8
www.harborhouseprevention.com
Phone: (501) 249-7181
Substance use and behavioral health prevention through awareness and education. Free educational resources and items upon request. Serving Clark, Garland, Hot Spring, Montgomery, and Pike Counties.
Healthy Connections
www.healthy-connections.org
3604 Central Ave., Suite D
Hot Springs, AR 71913
Phone: (888) 710-8220
Provides medical, dental and social services to residents of all ages regardless of ability to pay. Offers discounted services for uninsured or under-insured persons, sliding fee scale for those who qualify and low cost or no cost preventative care. Will assist clients in signing up for healthcare insurance. Services offered for all ages: Pediatric Services, Adult Medicine, Discount Medication, Preventative Health Screenings, Full-Service Lab, X-Rays and Behavioral Health Services.
Hot Springs Child Support Office
www.dfa.arkansas.gov/office/child-support-enforcement
2228 Albert Pike Rd., Suite H
Hot Springs, AR 71913
Phone: (501) 321-1561
Child support agencies provide these services to families: locate noncustodial parents, establish paternity, establish and enforce support orders, modify and enforce support orders, modify orders when appropriate and collect and disburse child support payments. Either parent may apply for services. Grandparents or other custodians may also apply.
National Park College
www.np.edu
101 College Dr.
Hot Springs, AR 71913
Phone: (501) 760-4222 or (844) 806-8752
Child Care Aware WCA
www.np.edu/community-friends/community-corporate-training/childcare-aware/
101 College Dr.
Hot Springs, AR 71913
Phone: (501) 760-6588
Child Care Aware of West Central Arkansas at National Park College is a community childcare resource and referral program providing services in thirteen counties: Clark, Dallas, Garland, Grant, Hot Spring, Howard, Jefferson, Montgomery, Perry, Pike, Polk, Saline and Sevier. Our services include parent support and help locating childcare, childcare provider trainings and technical assistance, and other efforts to increase the quality and availability of childcare. All services are FREE to you and the community.
MENTORING/TUTORING PROGRAMS
Cedar Mountain Boys and Girls Club
www.scbgclub.com/cedar-mountain-club
5050 N. Hwy 7
Hot Springs Village, AR 71909
Phone: (501) 984-6996
Sports, fitness and recreation and after school tutoring.
Hot Springs YMCA
www.hsymca.org/node/591
130 Werner St.
Hot Springs, AR 71913
Phone: (501) 623-8803
Reach & Rise Youth Mentoring Program
Junior Auxiliary of Hot Springs, Arkansas
www.facebook.com/jaofhotsprings
P.O. Box 1326
Hot Springs, AR 71902
Contact: info@jaofhotsprings.com
Quarterly classes for children in skills for self-sufficiency and distribute goods to children through the schools.
NEGLECT AND ABUSE
Arkansas Department of Human Services
Division of Children and Family Services
www.humanservices.arkansas.gov
115 Stover St.
Hot Springs, AR 71913
Phone: (501) 321-2583
The Garland County Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is the local child welfare agency that works to protect children from abuse and neglect. We do this by partnering with our community to build safe, nurturing and stable families, support family preservation when possible, and provide permanent families for those children who cannot safely return home and to ensure the well-being of children in our care. Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
www.missingkids.org
Phone: (800) THE-LOST (800-843-5678) 24/7
As the nation's clearinghouse and comprehensive reporting center for all issues related to the prevention of and recovery from child victimization, NCMEC leads the fight against abduction, abuse, and exploitation - because every child deserves a safe childhood.
National Child Abuse Hotline
www.childhelphotline.org
Phone: (800) 4-A-CHILD
(800) 422-4453
The Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline is dedicated to the prevention of child abuse. Serving the United States, its territories, and Canada, the hotline is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with professional crisis counselors who, through interpreters, can provide assistance in over 200 languages. All calls are confidential.
National Teen Dating Abuse Hotline
www.loveisrespect.org
Phone: (800) 799-7233 or
(866) 331-9474
The National Dating Abuse Helpline is the direct service provider behind loveisrespect.org (link is external), operating the 24/7 text, phone and live chat services. The texting function of the Helpline follows for users to text the Helpline advocates 24/7.
Ouachita Children, Youth, and Family Services
Ouachita Children's Center (OCC)
www.occnet.org
339 Charteroak St.
Hot Springs, AR 71901
Phone: (501) 623-5592
Breaking the cycles of a social and negative behavior as well as those of abuse and neglect for Arkansas youth, one child at a time. A non-profit child advocacy organization providing emergency shelter and quality services for youth and families, empowering them to achieve lifelong success. Serving Clark and Garland counties.
Ouachita Children, Youth, and Family Services
Ouachita Family Center (OFC)
www.occnet.org
126 Hobson Ave.
Hot Springs, AR 71901
HOTLINE: (501) 865-3939
Phone: (501) 623-5591
Ouachita Family Center is a Non-Profit Advocacy Organization providing emergency shelter, quality advocacy outreach service, and legal advocacy and support services to all victims and children of domestic abuse to live free from family violence. Serving Clark, Garland, Hot Spring, and Montgomery counties.
Potter's Clay Ministry
www.pottersclayhotsprings.org
110 Crescent Ave.
Hot Springs, AR 71901
Phone: (501) 624-1366
Potter's Clay Ministries, Inc. was founded in 1984 as an outreach to women and children in crisis. We accept no state or federal funding to fund our facility. Therefore, we depend on support from churches, organizations and individuals. We provide food, clothing and shelter to our clients. Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm
Potter's Clay Thrift Store
1032 Malvern Ave.
Hot Springs, AR 71901
Phone: (501) 620-4405
Potters Clay Thrift allows shoppers to find products like unique clothing, home goods items, antiques, novelty items and even furniture. Thrift stores are known for their bargain deals on items that you won't be able to find at your local department stores. Shop at Potters Clay Thrift Store in Hot Springs, AR. You'll be amazed at items that you can find. Monday-Saturday 10:00am-6:00pm
Tri-Lakes CASA
www.trilakescasa.org
508 Ouachita Ave., Suite B
Hot Springs, AR 71901
Phone: (501) 321-9269
Tri-Lakes CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) trains and supports volunteers who intervene in the juvenile court system to advocate for children in abuse and neglect cases. Advocates work alongside Department of Human Services and Division of Children and Family Services. Case workers and investigators represent these children's best interests and provide relief to a critically overburdened child welfare system. Serving Garland, Hot Spring and Grant Counties. Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm
PARENTING
Central Arkansas Development Council (CADC)
Mt. Ida/Hot Springs SCAT
www.cadc.com/
221 Airport Rd., Suite G
Hot Springs, AR 71913
Phone: (501) 623-2875
Established in 1965, the Central Arkansas Development Council is a private nonprofit community action agency operating in 19 counties in the state of Arkansas. CADC is a local force in the War on Poverty providing a hand-up and promoting self-help in our neighborhoods and for our families. We are committed to providing opportunities for empowerment for individuals, families, and communities.
COMPACT Family Services
Highland Maternity Home
www.compact.family/highlands
2325 Malvern Ave.
Hot Springs, AR 71901
Phone: (501) 262-1660
COMPACT Maternity Home for minors provides residential services, helping teen girls within the foster care system find hope and healing. The Maternity Home offers new-parent coaching for teen moms, prenatal care, new-parent coaching and training to teen moms, and a safe place to learn to be a mom.
Hot Springs School District Family Outreach
(Backpack Program)
NOTE: ONLY WHEN SCHOOL IS IN SESSION
400 Linwood St.
Hot Springs, AR 71913
Phone: (501) 436-7428
The Backpack Program was launched to help fill weekend gaps for hungry children. The concept is simple: teachers and school administrators work to enroll children who can benefit in the program at the beginning of the school year. A headcount is submitted to the Arkansas Foodbank, which then provides monthly food deliveries to Langston Elementary. Teachers at Langston organize and store the packages. Every Friday, packages are inconspicuously placed in the backpacks of recipient children for them to take home. Portions placed in backpacks are meant to provide three meals for the children on Saturday and Sunday.
Ouachita Behavioral Health and Wellness (OBHAW)
www.obhaw.org
125 Wellness Way
Hot Springs, AR 71913
Phone: (501) 624-7111 or
(800) 264-2410
Services include Individual and Group Counseling, Marriage and Family Counseling, Psychological, Personality and Intellectual Evaluations, Psychiatric Treatment and Medication Management for children and adults. Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
PRESCHOOL/CHILDCARE
123's and ABC's Daycare
www.facebook.com/p/123s-ABCs-Childcare-and-Learning-Center
136 N. Moore St.
Hot Springs, AR 71913
Phone: (501) 760-7766
123 and ABC's Child Care and Learning Center is a Child Care Center in Hot Springs, AR, with a maximum capacity of 91 children. This childcare center helps with children in the age range of Infant/Toddler; Preschool; School Age (13 years). The provider also participates in a subsidized childcare program. $25 One-time registration fee. Monday-Friday 6:00am-5:30pm
First Step, Inc.
www.firststeparkansas.com/
407 Carson St.
Hot Springs, AR 71901
Phone: (501) 624-6468
Developmental Therapy/Day Treatment Services to children birth to age five who meet the Division of Developmental Services (DDS) eligibility criteria. Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm
Hot Springs Child Care Center
www.facebook.com/hotspringschildcare/
1125 Malvern Ave.
Hot Springs, AR 71901
Phone: (501) 623-7320
Hot Springs Child Care Center is a Child Care Center in Hot Springs, AR, with a maximum capacity of 169 children. This childcare center helps with children in the age range of Infant (3 weeks)/Toddler; Preschool; School Age (13years). The provider also participates in a subsidized childcare program. Monday-Friday 6:00am-9:00pm
Hot Springs Head Start
401 Garden St.
Hot Springs, AR 71901
Phone: (501) 623-3545
Hot Springs Head Start is one of the grantees of Community Services Office, Inc. in Garland County. The overall goal of the CSO, Inc. Head Start Program is to bring about a greater degree of social competence in the young children of low-income families. Social competence refers to the child everyday effectiveness in dealing with both his and her present environment and later responsibilities in school and life. Monday-Friday 7:30am-5:30pm
Kiddie Kingdom Learning Center
3131 Airport Rd.
Percy, AR 71964
Phone: (501) 463-9000 or (501) 520-7899
Kiddie Kingdom Learning Center is a Child Care Center in Percy, AR. This childcare center is currently continuing their daily schedule and curriculum with their toddlers and pre-k children. School-aged children are welcome with meals provided by Lake Hamilton School, with assistance with schoolwork. Check with DHS if your family receives vouchers. They will bump your status from part-time to full-time.
Oaklawn Baptist Preschool
220 Oaklawn St.
Hot Springs, AR 71913
Phone: (501) 609-9282
Oaklawn Baptist Preschool is a Child Care Center in Hot Spring, AR, with a maximum capacity of 86 children. This childcare center helps with children in the age range of 3 weeks to 13 years. The provider also participates in a subsidized childcare program. Monday-Friday 7:30am-5:30pm
Project HOPE Coalition
1425 Malvern Ave.
Hot Springs, AR 71913
Phone: (501) 624-3394
Dedicated to improving the health of area residents, Project HOPE is a coalition that meets monthly on the second Thursday at 3:00pm in the conference room of Ouachita Behavioral Health and Wellness.
Quapaw's Little Dreamers
500 Quapaw Ave.
Hot Springs, AR 71914
Phone: (501) 701-8017
Quapaw's Little Dreamers Child Care is a Child Care Center in Hot Springs, AR with a maximum capacity of 78 children. This childcare center helps with children in the age range of Infant/Toddler, Preschool, and School Age (13 years). The provider also participates in a subsidized childcare program. Monday-Friday 6:30am-6:00pm
St. Luke's Day School
228 Spring St.
Hot Springs, AR 71901
Phone: (501) 623-1653
School children receive additional instruction in: Music, Spanish, Computers, and Gymnastics. Primary classes also receive special instruction in Physical Education and Health. Christian Education is an integral part of the principle school program with the main goal of helping teach values and principles that will help the children become caring, concerned individuals. All children attend chapel service once a week in an attempt to help them develop an awareness of Christian growth and love in a community. Monday-Friday 7:30am-5:30pm
