Government benefits and public assistance from DHS in Pulaski County.
The Department of Human Services in Pulaski County coordinates both federal government and state of Arkansas government assistance programs in an effort to help families facing poverty. The benefits focus on offering basic needs such as applications for SNAP food stamps and child care payment income. Find details on DHS benefits in Pulaski County below and how to apply in person or on Access Arkansas.
While short term public assistance can be paid out by DHS (and the state) to those that qualify, the goal is on self-sufficiency and stability. So social workers from the county or DHS office in Little Rock will ensure the individual enrolls into job training, budgeting workshops and other services. In most cases, this will be a requirement in order to receive help from any state public benefit.
Pulaski County Arkansas government food assistance
SNAP food stamps in Pulaski County AR is the main benefit that helps pay for groceries. This is for very low income families and those facing poverty, and applicants will be issued a EBT card (voucher) to use for shopping. SNAP can help people pay for groceries, canned goods, fresh produce, and related items. Priority is often for families with children and the elderly.
- Many families in Little Rock may qualify for SNAP, but do not even realize it. Or they are hesitant to apply for this federal benefit. This should not occur, as all applications are confidential and the public assistance is provided discreetly using an EBT debt card.
The federal funded Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) is administered by churches, charities, and soup kitchens across Pulaski County with most in the city of Little Rock What happens is surplus commodities are distributed to those agencies who then pass them out to low income families, seniors, and the working poor in the region. One of the primary goals is to prevent hunger of kids and the elderly, and this assistance can be provided to solve that crisis.
- TEFAP is often combined with longer term solutions, including food stamps which are referenced above. The reason this occurs is in an effort to prevent long term hunger in the county, the Pulaski County Human Services Department will often combine resources and benefits in an effort to ensure this occurs.
Commodity Distribution is another resource, and this one has excess food that is offered to the working poor in partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The items go to children and seniors in Little Rock and other cities in Pulaski County.
Other options for students and children include free school lunches in Little Rock Arkansas. There are also Summer Food Service, lunches during holidays, and backpack programs from non-profits. These different options combine both public funds and resources from non-profits in an effort to help youth in the county.
Cash assistance and government grants in Pulaski
Subsidized child care is available for residents that are working or in job training. Grants from the government as part of CCAP will pay a portion of applicable expenses, and the parent will need to pay the balance. The amount will depend on their income and number of household members, among other factors.
- Pulaski County public assistance programs for child care will free up a portion of the parent's obligation so they can focus on employment. There is often an extensive waiting list in place for this benefit, and Department of Human Services social workers can provide more information or advice on the application process.
Several cash assistance programs operate across Pulaski County. Examples include Low-Income Home Energy Assistance for utility bills, Refugee Resettlement, TANF in Arkansas as well as Transitional Employment Assistance, which can assist with basic needs. The applications for these will need to be done yearly, and all government resources and funding is limited. Another option, which can help with rent and housing expenses, is the Emergency Shelter Grants Program.
- Those are some of the main public aid programs in Pulaski County. Participants will generally need to commit to finding a job, as the welfare available in Arkansas is time limited. Most of these are also run in partnership with the Department of Workforce Service as well as community action agencies, so the application process is extensive.
Medical benefits from DHS Pulaski County
Medical insurance and basic dental assistance is offered from Medicaid benefits in Little Rock. The state will pay for different expenses ranging from check ups to prescription drugs as well as government eye exam assistance. Patients will need to use a preferred network of doctors and professionals in order to get help, but Medicaid can provide benefits to the poor and low income. Various medical bills can be fully paid or partially paid by the government insurance program.
Children from low income households can apply for ARKids. This is for families that are low to even moderate income, but who lack health insurance. The child or teenager can receive free check ups and other medical assistance from approved doctors and other professionals. There are age and other requirements in place as well.
How to apply for DHS public assistance in Pulaski County
There are other government assistance programs available, however the list above are the main ones for struggling people in Pulaski County. More details are on Access Arkansas, the DHS website or a local social worker with the main Human Service offices are as follows.
- Little Rock DHS office for the eastside of town is at 1424 East Second , Little Rock, AR, 72203-8083, telephone 501-371-1300
- Pulaski County SW office, a food stamp application site is at 6801 Baseline Road, Little Rock, Arkansas, 72219-8916, call 501-371-1100
- Address is 2636 West Main, Jacksonville, AR, 72078-9921, dial 501-371-1200
- Donaghey Plaza West and North is at 617 Main Street, Little Rock, AR 72203-1437. The number is 501-682-1001
- 1900 East Washington Avenue , North Little Rock, AR, 72119-5791. Main phone - 501-682-0100
- DHS south office for Pulaski County is at 1105 MLK, Jr., Little Rock, AR, 72203-2620, phone 501-682-9200
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