Head Start supports the whole family, and we know every family’s needs are different. We want to connect you with trusted local resources for food, housing, health care, jobs, and other basic needs.
If you ever need help or have questions, please reach out to your Family Advocate or program staff—we’re here to help you reach your goals.
Arkansas Community Resources
- General SNAP & Public Assistance (Arkansas DHS)
Apply for SNAP, TEA, Medicaid, child care assistance, and other state‑administered public benefits.
https://humanservices.arkansas.gov/apply-for-services/
- Housing Assistance (HUD Arkansas)
Find rental assistance programs, affordable housing options, and resources for landlords and tenants across Arkansas.
https://www.hud.gov/states/arkansas
- Employment Assistance (AR Division of Workforce Services)
Access job search tools, career services, unemployment benefits, training programs, and workforce support.
https://dws.arkansas.gov/
- WIC – Women, Infants, and Children (Arkansas Department of Health)
Provides supplemental nutrition, breastfeeding support, and health referrals for pregnant women, infants, and young children.
https://healthy.arkansas.gov/programs-services/community-family-child-health/wic-women-infants-children/
- Arkansas 211 – Statewide Directory for Food, Housing, Utilities & Crisis Support
A comprehensive, statewide search tool for emergency assistance, housing help, food pantries, utilities, transportation, and more.
https://search.arkansas211.org/ - Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance – Food Access & Nutrition Support
Provides connections to regional food banks, hunger‑relief programs, and volunteer opportunities across the state.
https://arhungeralliance.org/
- First Connections – Arkansas Early Intervention (Birth–3)
Provides statewide early intervention services for infants and toddlers with developmental delays or diagnosed conditions. Families receive supports such as therapy, developmental guidance, and coordination services in the child’s natural environment (home, child care, or community).
https://www.firstconnectionsar.org/families-early-intervention
- Early Care & Education Projects – University of Arkansas
Offers resources for families and caregivers of young children, including kindergarten‑readiness activities, family engagement materials, developmental milestone tools, and early learning guidance from birth through age five.
https://ecep.uark.edu/4provider/
