Arkansas

Arkansas offers several resources and programs to provide housing support for pregnant women, mothers, and families in need. These initiatives aim to ensure that families have a safe and stable living environment during critical times.

State and Local Housing Programs
Arkansas Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Programs: The State of Arkansas Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) offers housing assistance for low-income families, including pregnant women and mothers with young children. The programs include:

• Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program (rent assistance)
• Public Housing
• Emergency Housing Assistance

Emergency Shelters and Transitional Housing, Nonprofit and Community-Based Assistance

Our House Shelter (Little Rock): Provides transitional and emergency housing for homeless families, including pregnant women. More so, they offer child care for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years and workforce training programs. Life skills classes (financial literacy, parenting support). Eligibility: Families experiencing homelessness, including single mothers.

Family Promise of Pulaski County: Assists families experiencing homelessness by providing shelter, case management, and job assistance.

Jericho Way (Homeless Day Resource Center): Supports homeless men and women with shelter referrals and case management.

Other Resources
Arkansas 2-1-1
This is a free, confidential, 24/7 telephone service that connects individuals to essential community services, including housing assistance, shelters, and programs for pregnant women and families. It is operated by the United Way of Arkansas, this service provides information on various resources such as food banks, medical services, and counseling for pregnant women and families. Call 2-1-1 or visit: Arkansas 2-1-1.
Arkansas offers several resources and programs to provide housing support for pregnant women, mothers, and families in need. These initiatives aim to ensure that families have a safe and stable living environment during critical times.

State and Local Housing Programs
Arkansas Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Programs: The State of Arkansas Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) offers housing assistance for low-income families, including pregnant women and mothers with young children. The programs include:

• Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program (rent assistance)
• Public Housing
• Emergency Housing Assistance

Emergency Shelters and Transitional Housing, Nonprofit and Community-Based Assistance

Our House Shelter (Little Rock): Provides transitional and emergency housing for homeless families, including pregnant women. More so, they offer child care for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years and workforce training programs. Life skills classes (financial literacy, parenting support). Eligibility: Families experiencing homelessness, including single mothers.

Family Promise of Pulaski County: Assists families experiencing homelessness by providing shelter, case management, and job assistance.

Jericho Way (Homeless Day Resource Center): Supports pregnant women and families with shelter referrals and case management.

Arkansas Home Visiting Programs (Supports for Pregnant Women & New Mothers): Offer home visits to support maternal health, safe housing referrals, and infant well-being.

Arkansas WIC (Women, Infants, and Children Program): Provides nutrition support, breastfeeding assistance, and referrals to housing assistance for low-income families.

Other Resources
Arkansas 2-1-1
This is a free, confidential, 24/7 telephone service that connects individuals to essential community services, including housing assistance, shelters, and programs for pregnant women and families. It is operated by the United Way of Arkansas, this service provides information on various resources such as food banks, medical services, and counseling for pregnant women and families. Call 2-1-1 or visit: Arkansas 2-1-1.