Our House<\/a> \u2013\u00a0Our House has three housing programs that are designed to encourage sustainability.\u00a0All residents must be willing and able to find and maintain a full time job.<\/p>\n Goodwill<\/a> \u2013 Career and training help.<\/p>\n City Of Little Rock<\/a> \u2013 Reentry Information<\/p>\n The\u00a0Good Grid<\/a>\u00a0connects members of our community, such as employers, jobseekers, volunteers, and service providers, for the purpose of successful reentry of offenders into society. The Good Grid allows you to:<\/p>\n The\u00a0Good Grid Quick Start Guide<\/a>\u00a0provides instructions on registration, log-in, page creation, and an overview of features such as adding a company blog or event.<\/p>\n Central Arkansas Legal Services<\/a><\/p>\n Arkansas Sentencing Commission Guidelines<\/a> Civil Legal Aid<\/a> Main Offices<\/strong><\/p>\n Center for Arkansas Legal Services<\/a>\u00a0(Main Office) Arkansas Secretary of State \u2013\u00a0Voter Information<\/a><\/p>\n Apply for your Social Security replacement card with the\u00a0Social Security Administration<\/a>.<\/p>\n Driver\u2019s License Reinstatement:<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0To get your Driver\u2019s License you must have all fines and court fees paid. In some cases, you may be required to attend Substance Abuse Treatment and provide proof of completion (i.e. certificate). There is a $40.00 fee to renew an expired Driver\u2019s License and a $10 fee to replace a lost drivers license. Questions about renewal, reinstatement, or replacement, as well as documents required, may be answered by\u00a0Drivers Services<\/a>.<\/p>\n State Issued ID:<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0If you are not eligible for a driver\u2019s license, you may get a state-issued ID as proof of identity for such things as employment or opening a bank account. You must provide two forms of identification (e.g., birth certificate, release documents from ADC or ACC, a valid U.S. Passport). A $10.00 fee is required to get a state-issued ID.<\/p>\n Get you Driver\u2019s License or ID Card online:\u00a0mydmv.arkansas.gov<\/a><\/p>\n To get a replacement birth certificate visit\u00a0Vital Records<\/a>. There is a $12.00 fee for a replacement birth certificate.<\/p>\n Child Support<\/a><\/p>\n NPOWR!\u00a0<\/a>\u2013 Non-Custodial Parent Outreach Work Referral Program- 90 day program designed to provide employment placement assistance<\/p>\n Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS)<\/a><\/p>\n Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Food Stamps (SNAP) Arkansas Department of Workforce Services<\/a><\/p>\n Arkansas Career Readiness Certificate (CRC)<\/a>: The CRC program is totally free to active jobseekers age 16 and older with a valid social security number. It is a portable credential recognized in all states and is signed by the Department of Workforce Services Director and the Governor. To earn a CRC jobseekers must successfully complete both ACT Career Ready 101 instruction and WorkKeys assessments in Applied Mathematics, Reading for Information and Locating Information.<\/p>\n Work Opportunity Tax Credit<\/a>: Employers generally can earn a tax credit equal to 25% or 40% of a new employee\u2019s first-year wages, up to the maximum for the target group to which the employee belongs.<\/p>\n Federal Bonding Program<\/a>: Follow this link for more information regarding the Federal Bonding Program in Arkansas and to find contact information for the current State Coordinator. The Federal Bonding program can assist with issuing bonds to employers for hiring individuals with criminal records.<\/p>\n ARJobLink<\/a>: Online job board for open jobs in Arkansas. Managed by the Department of Workforce Services.<\/p>\n Writing a Resume<\/a>: Improve your resume with an easy to follow outline.<\/p>\n Ready For Life<\/a>: Providing every Arkansan with personalized career guidance to explore new career paths, gain new skills, access resources, and find jobs<\/p>\n Arkansas Department of Human Services<\/a>: Arkansas has expanded the eligibility for Medicaid. Visit your local Department of Human Services Office for more information about applying for Medicaid benefits<\/p>\n Medicare Program<\/a>: Follow this link for general information about the Medicare program in Arkansas and eligibility requirements.<\/p>\n Healthcare.gov<\/a>: Follow this link to get started on signing up for health insurance through the Health Insurance Marketplace.<\/p>\n Arkansas Department of Health<\/a><\/p>\n AR Department of Human Services Hotline Numbers<\/a><\/p>\n Our House:<\/strong>\u00a0Helps those with a criminal history overcome barriers to reentry and provides opportunities through education, employment training, financial empowerment, health and wellness education and reentry. For more information, visit\u00a0ourhouseshelter.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n Northwest Arkansas Coalition:<\/strong>\u00a0A coalition of community service providers who help people returning to Washington, Benton, and Carroll counties in Arkansas. Saline County Freedom for Life Coalition:\u00a0<\/strong>A coalition of community service providers who help people returning to Saline, Garland, and Hot Springs counties in Arkansas. Community Based Organizations (CBOs): If you are interested in starting a Community Based Organization in your area to assist people returning to the community please contact ACC at\u00a0reentry@arkansas.gov<\/a>. For a copy of the CBO Handbook, please click\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Goodwill Industries of Arkansas<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Career Services<\/p>\n Arkansas Food Pantries<\/a>: A list of food pantries across the state that provide supplemental food assistance for eligible individuals.<\/p>\n Arkansas Food Banks<\/a>: Supplemental food assistance for eligible individuals.<\/p>\n Arkansas Community Mental Health Centers Contact Information<\/a><\/p>\n Arkansas Treatment Centers<\/a>\u00a0: This link contains a full list of Community Mental Health Centers that can provide mental health and substance abuse treatment services. Please call the center first to ask about any required referrals.<\/p>\n National Substance Abuse Index<\/a><\/p>\n Arkansas NA Meetings<\/a><\/p>\n Arkansas AA Meetings<\/a><\/p>\n Office of Alcohol & Drug Abuse Prevention<\/a>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0State Funded Treatment Programs<\/a><\/p>\n ACC Mentoring Program |\u00a0Email<\/a><\/p>\n Volunteer Handbook<\/a><\/p>\n Volunteer Opportunities<\/a><\/p>\n Volunteer Application<\/a><\/p>\n Watch Reentry\/Mentor Video<\/a><\/p>\n Arkansas Community Colleges<\/a><\/p>\n Arkansas Independent Colleges and Universities (AICU)<\/a><\/p>\n Shorter College<\/a><\/p>\n Arkansas Adult Learning Resource Center:\u00a0<\/a>Center Locations<\/a><\/p>\n Arkansas Baptist College<\/a>: Phone: (501) 420-1233 or (501) 773-8746 |\u00a0Email<\/a><\/p>\n ACE Arkansas Department of Career Education<\/a>:\u00a0WAGE<\/a><\/strong> Arkansas Career Education Veterans Link<\/a><\/p>\n Application and Regulations:<\/strong><\/p>\n For questions related to Transitional Housing Services please email\u00a0reentry@arkansas.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n Transitional Housing Facilities<\/a><\/p>\n Transitional Housing Application<\/a><\/p>\n Transitional Housing Program Administrative Regulation<\/a><\/p>\n Transitional Housing RFQ Amendment<\/a><\/p>\n Transitional Housing Amendment Agreement<\/a><\/p>\n Transitional Housing Program Schedule<\/a><\/p>\n Post Incarceration Housing Programs, Requirements, and Licensure AD<\/a><\/p>\n Applications should be mailed to:<\/strong> Oxford Houses in Arkansas:<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>Oxford Houses are a community-based approach to addiction treatment, which provides an independent, supportive, and sober living environment.<\/p>\n City of Faith Federal Halfway House in Arkansas<\/a><\/strong>: City of Faith houses Federal parolees for the Eastern District of Arkansas.<\/p>\n Apartments<\/a>:<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0Listings for apartments in Arkansas that rent to individuals with criminal histories.<\/p>\n Steps for Reentry Facility License:<\/strong><\/p>\n Please direct any questions to\u00a0reentry@arkansas.gov<\/a>\u00a0or call 501-683-5793.<\/p>\n Reentry Facility Program Schedule<\/a><\/p>\n Reentry Facility Inspection Check List<\/a><\/p>\n Reentry Facility Administrative Directive<\/a><\/p>\n Office of State Procurement<\/a><\/p>\n\n
LEGAL AID<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\nThis website includes information for expungement, felon voting rights, felon right to bear arms.<\/p>\n
\nThis website and the following addresses can assist you with non-criminal legal matters.<\/p>\n
\n1300 W. 6th St., Little Rock, AR 72201
\nPhone Number: 1-501-376-3423
\nToll Free: 1-800-9 LAW AID (1-800-952-9243)<\/p>\nGET YOUR ID<\/strong><\/h3>\n
CHILD SUPPORT INFORMATION<\/strong><\/h3>\n
BENEFITS\/ASSISTANCE<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\nTransitional Employment Assistance Program Financial Assistance (TEA)<\/a>
\nDepartment of Human Services County Offices Listed by Location<\/a>
\nARKIDS First \u2013 Medical Coverage<\/a><\/p>\nEMPLOYMENT<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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HEALTHCARE<\/strong><\/h3>\n
COMMUNITY SUPPORT AND SERVICES<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\nFor more information, Joe Bruton, Director\u00a0jbruton@goodwillar.org<\/a><\/p>\n
\nFor more information, email:\u00a0freedom4lifereentry@gmail.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n
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MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT<\/strong><\/h3>\n
SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT<\/strong><\/h3>\n
VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS\/MENTORING<\/strong><\/h3>\n
EDUCATION<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\nWAGE is a work readiness program designed to ensure that unemployed and underemployed Arkansans have the skills necessary to be successful in the workplace.<\/p>\nTRANSITIONAL HOUSING SERVICES<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\nTransitional Housing Coordinator
\n1302 Pike Avenue Suite B
\nNorth Little Rock, AR 72114<\/p>\nREENTRY FACILITY INFORMATION<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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