In 1959 Dr. Roger Bost, a pediatrician in Fort Smith, Arkansas, had a vision for special children. Working with a group of concerned parents, a school for children with developmental and intellectual delays was formed. Today, Bost, Inc. is an outgrowth of Dr. Bost's dream. Bost, Inc. has become the regional leader in Western Arkansas for services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and behavioral health needs. Currently, the agency touches over 700 men, women, and children with disabilities on a daily basis in 34 counties in Western Arkansas with a wide range of services and programs. Bost, Inc. is a community-based, not-for-profit agency dedicated to developing services for and providing services to individuals in Western Arkansas and adjacent regions who have mental and developmental disabilities and other related conditions. The dedicated staff at Bost, Inc. provide these community living services for individuals with disabilities, as well as their families, to maximize the quality of lives. Bost continues to offer programs and services for both children and adults with disabilities so that they can live, work and thrive in their own community. Proud of its past and posed for its future, Bost is here when you need us!

Arkansas Support Network provides support and services to individuals and families with children with disabilities. We are a licensed disabilities service provider for all of Arkansas, with offices in Springdale, Fort Smith, Jonesboro, and Camden. We work with a wide range of government agencies and departments, nonprofit organizations, health care facilities, education agencies, local schools, foundations, businesses, and individuals to provide the most effective and least restrictive supports for people with disabilities in environments they and their families choose for themselves.

Our mission is to provide compassionate, professional cancer support and education in the Northwest Arkansas region today and tomorrow. Dealing with a cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming, and Hope Cancer Resources wants to do as much as possible to help patients and caregivers throughout the journey. We provide patient support, navigation, survivorship and wellness programs, and cancer prevention education at no cost for families and communities in Benton, Carroll, Madison and Washington counties. Hope Cancer Resources offers a continuum of emotional support including crisis intervention, individualized supportive counseling and support groups. Financial assistance is provided for cancer-related prescription medication, cancer-related dental care and other emergency needs including rent/mortgage, car payments, gasoline (gas cards), travel for out-of-town treatment (hotel, airfare), utilities, and homeowners and automobile insurance. A Spanish interpreter is available to assist patients during their cancer-related appointments to help ensure clear communication with their medical team. A Certified Tobacco Treatment Specialist is available to meet one-on-one with patients and caregivers to talk about strategies and resources to help in quitting the use of tobacco products. Transportation is provided for patients to and from cancer-related medical appointments when no other assistance is available. In 2017, we launched the Wellness Center for Hope to promote wellness, healthy living and overall quality of life for cancer survivors and caregivers by offering access to knowledge and a variety of health-oriented activities that will aid in a healthier cancer journey. In addition, Hope Cancer Resources impacts the community by providing free cancer prevention education to schools, churches, businesses and civic organizations in Northwest Arkansas. We are here to provide support for the journey and education for life.

ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY AGENCY OF WASHINGTON COUNTY, INC. is a nonprofit organization management company based out of 614 E. EMMA, SUITE M401, SPRINGDALE, Arkansas, United States.

Arkansas Family Supports, Inc. founded December 15, 2015, by Jeff Lambert and Roy Thompson is committed to providing and continually improving the highest quality of care and service delivery in Waiver Services for members and families served. Arkansas Family Supports was created as a tribute and legacy to our sisters, both of whom have intellectual/developmental disabilities and utilized Waiver Services. Through our work and dedication, we honor them. Our commitment to quality in serving members and their families drives our delivery of services.

HEAD START CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES, INC is a primary/secondary education company based out of 302 POINTER TRL W, Van Buren, Arkansas, United States.

The Promise of Community Action: Community Action changes people's lives, embodies the spirit of hope, improves communities, and makes America a better place to live. We care about the entire community, and we are dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other. Our Programs: Community Action Agency of Oklahoma City and Oklahoma/Canadian Counties, Inc., established in 1965, serves the communities with programs designed to “promote the self-sufficiency of the socially, economically, and culturally disadvantaged citizens of our service area.” CAA partners with private businesses and other Agencies to provide comprehensive programs that address substance abuse, home repair, child-care, economic development, and home ownership to name a few. Currently CAA addresses the needs of the community by administering the following programs: Since its inception in 1964, CAA has remained devoted to its mission of promoting self-help for low-income people and neighborhoods. CAA empowers disadvantaged people by providing them with the tools to overcome poverty, live with dignity, and achieve their full potential. It emphasizes education, skilled job-training and asset development. While CAA's overall focus remains long term self-sufficiency, we understand that sometimes, things happen. CAA offers a number of programs that help families through these times of crisis, including utility assistance in winter, and rental assistance. Once stability has been established CAA helps people move forward with a focus on education and skill development. The agency works closely with area businesses and academic institutions to develop programs that educate workers who are consistently applauded for their abilities and commitment to excellence. .

AREA AGENCY ON AGING OF WESTERN ARKANSAS is a medical practice company based out of 524 GARRISON AVE, Fort Smith, Arkansas, United States.

In 1963, a group of concerned citizens saw there was a need in Fayetteville to provide services for children with developmental delays or disabilities who were not being served by the public schools. In September of that same year, the school opened its doors with four students in attendance. Mrs. Elizabeth Richardson was the first teacher and she went on to become the first Executive Director. Since that time, ERC has grown to serve over 600 children and adults each year in ten locations throughout Northwest Arkansas. Our five Child Development Centers serve children from six weeks to five years of age who have been diagnosed with a developmental disability or delay. Each center offers speech, physical and occupational therapy in a preschool setting with a state-approved curriculum. ERC believes that smaller is better and, because of that, we have invested in communities throughout Northwest Arkansas to place centers convenient to where our families live and work. We want our centers to be easily accessible and welcoming for families and to feel like home for your little one while they are in our care. For adults with disabilities, we offer several programs that include vocational training, community employment, life skills classes, community involvement, recreational opportunities and independent living options.

Northwest Arkansas Head Start is a primary/secondary education company based out of 119 W Industrial Dr, Rogers, Arkansas, United States.

MCCOYS offers adult drug court, juvenile drug court, adult, child, and family counseling, First Offender Program, parenting classes, prevention curriculum to schools, smoking/vaping cessation programs, community service programs, anger management services, life skills curriculum, anti-bullying curriculum, and much more. Founded in 1973, MCCOYS has been helping Wagoner County and Muskogee County citizens succeed in life and build a better future.

People Inc. provides residential and vocational services to the developmentally disabled of eastern Oklahoma. Additionally we serve the community by providing outpatient counseling services and various other programs designed to help individuals and families.