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Programs in Arkansas
Arkansas programs for this kind of help. Each agency decides who qualifies.
Arkansas Division of Workforce Services
Unemployment Insurance
Unemployment Insurance pays temporary benefits to eligible workers who lose their jobs through no fault of their own.
Ways to apply:OnlinePhonePaperIn person
Arkansas Workers' Compensation Commission
Workers' Compensation
Workers' compensation provides benefits for eligible workers with job-related injuries or illnesses.
Ways to apply:PhonePaperIn person
Arkansas Department of Health
Vital Records
The Department of Health issues Arkansas birth and death records.
Ways to apply:OnlinePhonePaperIn person
Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration and Arkansas Department of Public Safety, Office of Driver Services
Driver licenses and state identification cards
DFA Driver Services issues Arkansas driver licenses and state identification cards.
Ways to apply:In person
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal programs
These work the same in every state. Each agency decides who qualifies.
Social Security Administration
Replace a Social Security card
Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Request it online with a my Social Security account, or visit or call Social Security. It is always free.
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- Arkansas 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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