LITTLE ROCK – A working group established under an Executive Order from Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders has made a series of recommendations aimed at protecting vulnerable children, supporting foster families, and improving the foster care system, the Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) and Every Child Arkansas announced today. Gov. Sanders tasked DHS with bringing together Every Child Arkansas, […] The post Working group presents recommendations to improve foster care system in Arkansas appeared first on Arkansas Department of Human Services.

(LITTLE ROCK, Ark.) — Today, the Arkansas Department of Human Services is reporting updated figures reflecting the fifth month of redeterminations conducted as part of its statutorily required six-month effort to unwind the Medicaid rolls, in accordance with President Biden’s ending of the Public Health Emergency (PHE). The continuous enrollment requirement during the PHE prevented […] The post Arkansas Department Of Human Services Releases August Report On Medicaid Unwinding appeared first on Arkansas Department of Human Services.

LITTLE ROCK — Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders has approved a plan for additional funding, in the form of direct one-time federal grant funds to the state’s four Crisis Stabilization Units (CSUs), so they can work to enhance services and achieve financial sustainability over the next nine months, the Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) announced […] The post Governor Sanders and DHS announce additional funding to support Crisis Stabilization Units, enhancement of community mental health services  appeared first on Arkansas Department of Human Services.

(LITTLE ROCK, Ark.) — Today, the Arkansas Department of Human Services is reporting updated figures reflecting the fourth month of redeterminations conducted as part of its statutorily required six-month effort to unwind the Medicaid rolls following President Biden’s ending of the Public Health Emergency (PHE). The continuous enrollment requirement during the PHE prevented DHS from […] The post Arkansas Department Of Human Services Releases July Report On Medicaid Unwinding appeared first on Arkansas Department of Human Services.

(LITTLE ROCK, Ark.) — Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Kristi Putnam announced today that Mitch Rouse has been promoted to serve as Chief of Staff for the agency effective today. Rouse, who previously served as Chief Counsel for DHS, will fill a key leadership role on DHS’s executive team, acting as the primary […] The post Arkansas Department of Human Services names Rouse as new Chief of Staff appeared first on Arkansas Department of Human Services.

(LITTLE ROCK, Ark.) — Today, the Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) is reporting updated figures reflecting the third month of redeterminations as part of its required by law six-month effort to unwind the Medicaid rolls following President Biden’s ending of the Public Health Emergency (PHE). The continuous enrollment requirement during the PHE did not […] The post Arkansas Department Of Human Services Releases June Report On Medicaid Unwinding appeared first on Arkansas Department of Human Services.

Pulaski County Reunification CelebrationJune 23, 2023Time:Location:Community-Wide Invitation Pulaski County to Celebrate National Reunification Month Pulaski County Juvenile Court, the Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Children and Family Services (DCFS), Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), foster parents, service providers, and community members will gather at a special event this week to honor parents […] The post Pulaski County to Celebrate National Reunification Month appeared first on Arkansas Department of Human Services.

What: The Blue Umbrella Farmers MarketWhen: Friday, June 23, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 2 pmWhere: Corner of 7th and Main St. in downtown Little Rock More Details: Residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities who live at the Arkansas Department of Human Services’ five Human Development Centers will sell produce, plants, crafts, and more this […] The post Blue Umbrella Farmers Market to Feature Produce & Crafts from Human Development Centers appeared first on Arkansas Department of Human Services.

(LITTLE ROCK, Ark.) — Today, the Arkansas Department of Human Services is reporting updated figures reflecting the second month of redeterminations as part of its required by law six-month effort to unwind the Medicaid rolls following President Biden’s ending of the Public Health Emergency (PHE). The continuous enrollment requirement during the PHE prevented DHS from […] The post Arkansas Department Of Human Services Releases May Report On Medicaid Unwinding appeared first on Arkansas Department of Human Services.

(LITTLE ROCK, Ark.) — Today, the Arkansas Department of Human Services reported figures reflecting the first month of redeterminations as part of its six-month effort to unwind the Medicaid rolls following the end of the continuous coverage requirement that was in effect during the Public Health Emergency (PHE). This requirement during the PHE prevented DHS […] The post Arkansas Department of Human Services releases first report on Medicaid unwinding following the Public Health Emergency appeared first on Arkansas Department of Human Services.