FREE AND REDUCED LUNCH |
MEDICAL INSURANCE FOR KIDS |
Program Description
The Arkansas School Breakfast and Lunch Program is available to public and private nonprofit schools and residential childcare institutions serving children of high school age and younger. Residential childcare institutions must be licensed and operated principally for the care of children. They include homes for the physically, mentally or emotionally impaired, group homes, temporary shelters, orphanages, and juvenile detention centers. General Program Requirements In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the state of Arkansas and a parent or primary caregiver responsible for a child(ren) who attends school (high school or under). In order to qualify, you must have an annual household income (before taxes) that is below the following amounts:
Household Size Maximum Income Level (Per Year) 1.................$21,775 2.................$29,471 3.................$37,167 4.................$44,863 5.................$52,559 6.................$60,255 7.................$67,951 8.................$75,647 *For households with more than eight people, add $7,696 per additional person. Your Next Steps
The following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit. Application Process To apply for free or reduced price meals, please visit: http://www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/Application/application_process.htm Program Contact Information For more information, visit the Arkansas Department of Education, Child Nutrition website:https://dhs.arkansas.gov/dccece/snp/NSLPInfoM.aspx You may also call the state's Child Nutrition Unit at 501.324.9502. Social Security Office
Fayetteville AR Social Security Office2153 E. Joyce Blvd., suite 101
Fayetteville, AR - 72703 Phone: (877) 694-5493 http://www.ssa.gov/ The Fayetteville Social Security Office determines eligibility and pays benefits to those entitled to survivor benefits. Determines eligibility and pays benefits to the entitled legally blind. Determines eligibility and pays retirement benefits to those entitled aged 62 and older. SSI makes monthly payments to people who have low income and few resources and are: Age 65 or older; Blind; or Disabled. If you are applying for SSI, you can complete a large part of your application by visiting our website at www.socialsecurity.gov. You also can call us toll-free at (877) 694-5493 to ask for an appointment with a Social Security representative. Parents or guardians usually can apply for blind or disabled children under age 18. In some cases, other third parties can apply for children. You should bring certain items when you apply. Even if you do not have all of the things listed below, apply anyway. The people in the Social Security office can help you get whatever is needed. Please bring: - Your Social Security card or a record of your Social Security number; - Your birth certificate or other proof of your age; - Information about the home where you live, such as your mortgage or your lease and landlord's name; - Payroll slips, bank books, insurance policies, burial fund records and other information about your income and the things you own; - The names, addresses and telephone numbers of doctors, hospitals and clinics that you have been to, if you are applying for SSI because you are disabled or blind; - Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligible noncitizen status; and - Your checkbook or other papers that show your bank, credit union or savings and loan account number. If you are approved for SSI, you must receive your payments electronically. Payments may be made via direct deposit, the Direct Express® card program or an Electronic Transfer Account. For more information, visit www.GoDirect.org. How to apply online? Visit www.socialsecurity.gov and select 'Apply online for disabilitybenefits.' Fill out the Disability Benefit Application Answer the questions on the Adult Disability Report Mail or take the documents to this Social Security office. The online forms are available to you seven days a week during the following hours (Eastern time): Monday-Friday: 5 a.m. until 1 a.m. Saturday: 5 a.m. until 11 p.m. Sunday: 8 a.m. until 10 p.m. Holidays: 5 a.m. until 11 p.m. |
ARKids 1st
Program Description ARKids First provides health insurance coverage for more than 70,000 Arkansas children who otherwise might have gone without.ARKids First has expanded and will now offer two coverage options. ARKids A offers low income families a comprehensive package of benefits. ARKids B provides coverage for families with higher incomes. We have streamlined the application process for both packages, allowing you to apply for either package on the same form. General Program Requirements In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the state of Arkansas, under 19 years of age, not covered by health insurance (including Medicaid), a U.S. national, citizen, legal alien, or permanent resident. In order to qualify, you must have an annual household income (before taxes) that is below the following amounts: Household Size* Maximum Income Level (Per Year) 1.................................$23,340 2.................................$31,460 3.................................$39,580 4.................................$47,700 5.................................$55,820 6.................................$63,940 7.................................$72,060 8.................................$80,180 *For households with more than eight people, add $8,120 per additional person. Always check with the appropriate managing agency to ensure the most accurate guidelines. Depending on your income level, you may have to pay a premium for coverage. Please see this state's program information for details. Your Next Steps The following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit. Application Process You can get an ARKids First application by calling our toll-free hotline, 1-888-474-8275. You do not have to visit a DHS office. You can print the application from your computer. The application is a PDF file; that is, you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader software to see the application. If Acrobat Reader is not installed on your computer, download it free so you can print the application. Fill out the printed application and send it to your local Department of Human Services office. To print the application, visit: http://humanservices.arkansas.gov/dco/dco_docs/DCO-152.pdf Or call our toll-free hotline at 1-888-474-8275, and all the application information will be mailed to you. Applications also are available throughout the community at local health units, hospitals, churches, daycare centers, pharmacies and public schools. Program Contact Information For more information on the ARKids First! program, please visit:http://www.arkidsfirst.com/reqinfo.htm
Misc. Documents and Applications
|
Community Resources and Contacts
Pea Ridge School DistrictMental Health
Northwest Arkansas Supports and Services |
Bright Futures of Pea Ridge: https://www.facebook.com/BrightFuturesPeaRidge
Inpatient Care
Child Abuse and Neglect
Benton County Department of Health and Human Services: (479) 273-9011 Northwest Arkansas Community Parent Resource Center: (479) 927-4100 http://www.nwacprc.org/ |
Online Resource Search |
Yellow Pages for Kids: http://www.yellowpagesforkids.com/help/ar.htm
|
Other Local Resource Guides |
Links |
|
Department of Human Services Benefits Programs
Office of Human Concern United Way Resources Children Advocacy Center of Benton County 7 Hill Homeless Prevention Havenwood Housing Benton County Health Department Camp War Eagle Northwest Arkansas Women's Shelter Saving Grace Teen Action Support Center Division of Behavioral Health Services |