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Arkansas aging & disability services (DAABHS)
Start here for state aging services and to connect with local Area Agencies on Aging.
Arkansas
Arkansas resources for caregivers
Key Arkansas entry points for caregiver support & respite, long-term services and supports, safety reporting, and benefits portals. (Official sources when possible.)
Status: Draft — please verify links before publishing.
Last reviewed: Feb 8, 2026
Caregiver supportSupport
Caregiver support & respite (via local AAA)
Local agencies often deliver caregiver supports and respite navigation; start with DAABHS or the Eldercare Locator.
Medicaid LTSSWaivers
ARChoices in Homecare (Medicaid LTSS)
Arkansas Medicaid long-term services and supports for eligible participants (home and community-based services).
Getting paidSelf-directed
IndependentChoices (self-direction) — Arkansas
Self-directed Medicaid services (participant-directed model). Confirm rules, provider requirements, and availability.
Job-related supportLeave
Federal FMLA (job-protected leave)
If eligible, FMLA may provide unpaid, job-protected leave for family caregiving.
SafetyAPS
Adult Protective Services (APS) — Arkansas
Report suspected adult maltreatment/abuse through the state’s official pathway.
Long-term careOmbudsman
Long-Term Care Ombudsman — Arkansas
Help resolving concerns in nursing homes/assisted living (advocacy + complaint resolution).
Benefits portalApply
Access Arkansas (benefits portal)
Online portal to apply for or manage eligible benefits and services.