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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

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

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

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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 Crowleys Ridge Development Council http://www.crdcnea.com/view/utility-assistance http://www.crdcnea.com/view/utility-assistance

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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 childrens lives.

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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.

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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/