Reentry Resources in Arkansas (2025 Directory)
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Overview
Arkansas reentry support is driven by partnerships between the Arkansas Department of Corrections, community-based organizations, and workforce development agencies. Returning residents can access transitional housing through local reentry nonprofits, faith-based programs, and emergency shelter networks, though availability varies by region. Workforce services run through the Arkansas Workforce Centers, offering job search help, training, and bonding/WOTC support. The state also provides Act 1460 record-sealing pathways, and legal aid clinics help with petitions, ID recovery, and civil barriers to employment and housing.
Key resources sit around Little Rock, Northwest Arkansas, and Fort Smith, but statewide referrals are available. Individuals who engage early with workforce services and supportive housing providers tend to see the fastest stabilization.
Housing Assistance
| Program / Organization | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| The City of Little Rock Re-Entry Program | City-supported reentry services offering housing referrals, job readiness support, case management, and community resource navigation for justice-impacted residents. | Visit |
| Arkansas Community Corrections – Reentry Services | State-supported reentry housing referrals, case managers, and community-based stabilization programs for returning citizens. | Visit |
| Our House – Little Rock | Transitional housing, reentry support, employment services, and case management for individuals experiencing homelessness or justice involvement. | Visit |
Job & Employer Programs
| Program / Organization | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas Workforce Centers | Job centers, WOTC, bonding, resume help | Visit |
| Goodwill Arkansas | Transitional work, placement, digital skills | Visit |
| Arkansas Office of Skills Development | State-registered apprenticeships and employer partnerships; paid training in skilled trades, advanced manufacturing, and tech pathways. | Visit |
Legal Help & Record Clearing
| Organization | Services | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas Law Help | Official eligibility, forms, filing instructions, and record-sealing procedures. | Visit |
| Arkansas Access to Justice | Free legal help for sealing criminal records, housing/employment rights, and civil reentry barriers. | Visit |
| Center for Arkansas Legal Services | State-supported info on expungement process and legal pathways for clearing records. | Visit |
Credit & Financial Support
| Program | Focus | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Bank On (Arkansas) | Safe checking (no overdraft), account opening help. | Visit |
| Credit Counseling of Arkansas (CCOA) | Budgeting, credit repair, debt management plans, and financial coaching. | Visit |
| Communities Unlimited – Small Business / Credit Building | Micro-loans, credit building, financial coaching for individuals rebuilding income. | Visit |