ARKANSAS LIFESTYLE

Arkansas Family

Proposed Federal Head Start Changes Impact Arkansas

Proposed Federal Head Start Changes Impact Arkansas

New federal proposals could increase class sizes and shift services for hundreds of Arkansas children in Head Start programs.

Live Poll

Should federal expansion of social services prioritize broader coverage over maintaining current service quality standards?


Child Care

Child Care

Arkansas Child Welfare Audit Found Systemic Failures

State agencies struggled to meet federal standards for thousands of child abuse reports, impacting oversight for families.


Special Needs

Live Poll

Should states prioritize immediate funding to eliminate waitlists for essential in-home disability services?

Special Needs

Arkansas Dedicated State Funds to Disability Service Waitlist

New state reserve funding aims to provide supportive living services to individuals waiting for long-term care access.

Arkansas Dedicated State Funds to Disability Service Waitlist

Pregnancy

Live Poll

Do you believe state-sponsored health hotlines effectively improve prenatal care access in your area?

Pregnancy

Arkansas Launched Claim Your Care Prenatal Hotline

Residents can now use the new service to schedule pregnancy care and WIC enrollment appointments at local health units.

Arkansas Launched Claim Your Care Prenatal Hotline