2. STUDENT RESOURCES Resources to help underprivileged students are available in our community!

3. Medical Resources ARKids 1 st Provided by Arkansas Medicaid Hotline: 1-888-474-8275 You do not have to visit a DHS office. Eligibility information: http://www.arkidsfirst.com/elig.htm

4. Medical Resources Continued  Arkansas Department of Health  Resources they provide: Immunizations for adolescent 7-18 years and for adults Children: 0-6 WIC Other nutritional resources

5. Medical Resources Continued Rx Assistant Patient assistance programs are run by pharmaceutical companies to provide free medications to people who cannot afford to buy their medicine. Medicare- Federal 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) 24 hours, 7 days a week

6. Dental Assistance List of dental assistance in Arkansas  www.dds4nea.com/  www.freedentalcare.us/st/arkansas  www.freedental.org/state/arkansas  www.freemedicalcamps.com/vcampinfo.php?campi d=1142

7. Food Assistance Programs  Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas Phone Number: 870-932-3663 Address: 3406 S. Culberhouse Road Jonesboro, Arkansas 72404 http://www.foodbankofnea.org

8. Food Assistance Programs Cont. Helping Neighbors Food Pantry Phone Number: 870-935-7298 Address: 900 W Huntington Ave Jonesboro, Arkansas 72404  Requires driver’s license or photo ID, documentation proving income, residence, and current assistance. Only one visit per 30 day period.

9. Clothing Assistance  CRDC Chemical Free Living Center  Phone Number: 870-932-0228  Address: 6009 CW Post Road  Jonesboro, Arkansas 72401  Web: crdcnea.com

10. Clothing Assistance Continued  Blessed Sacrament  Phone Number: 870-932 2529  Jonesboro, Arkansas 72401 Address: 614 S. Church St

11. Bill Assistance  The stress of money problems at home can affect how the child performs at school.  http://www.billshelp.org/st/arkansas http://www.billshelp.org/st/arkansas  Crowley’s Ridge Development Council http://www.crdcnea.com/view/utility-assistance http://www.crdcnea.com/view/utility-assistance

12. Extracurricular Activity  Big Brothers Big Sisters of NEA  http://bigbrothersbigsistersnca.org/  Here's the proof. National research has shown that positive relationships between Littles and their Bigs have a direct and measurable impact on children’s lives.

13. Statistics  more confident in their schoolwork performance  able to get along better with their families  46% less likely to begin using illegal drugs  27% less likely to begin using alcohol  52% less likely to skip school.

14. Resources  http://www.arkidsfirst.com/elig.htm http://www.arkidsfirst.com/elig.htm  www.dds4nea.com/ www.dds4nea.com/  www.freedentalcare.us/st/arkansas www.freedentalcare.us/st/arkansas  www.freedental.org/state/arkansas www.freedental.org/state/arkansas  www.freemedicalcamps.com/vcampinfo.php?campid=1 142 www.freemedicalcamps.com/vcampinfo.php?campid=1 142  http://www.foodbankofnea.org http://www.foodbankofnea.org  http://www.billshelp.org/st/arkansas http://www.billshelp.org/st/arkansas  http://www.crdcnea.com/view/utility-assistance http://www.crdcnea.com/view/utility-assistance  http://bigbrothersbigsistersnca.org/ http://bigbrothersbigsistersnca.org/