Frequently Asked Questions

The Department of Community Programs provides quality programming that utilizes citizen involvement, evidence-based practices, and standardized processes with the goal of increasing positive outcomes and the quality of life for the children, youth, and families of Little Rock, Arkansas.

Yes. Community Programs provides direct services through school-based intervention, street outreach, re-entry and career and workforce development. We also contract with local community non-profit entities such as community-based organizations, non-profit organizations, government agencies, etc. to provide services to Little Rock residents. At the request of local residents and organizations we can also provide opportunities for training and technical assistance to assist programs and projects with achieving success.

To see what program is near you and of interest to your children, visit our website’s Funded Programs page. For more information, please call (501) 399-3420 or you can send an email to programreferral@littlerock.gov.

We can help you to find the appropriate help and assistance. We collaborate with several agencies and we can refer you to a variety of services. For more information, please call our Re-Entry Coordinators (501) 371-4476 or you can send an email to programreferral@littlerock.gov.

To learn if the Department is advertising any RFPs or RFQs at this time, please visit our Funding Opportunities page. Please note that this process is based on a citizen review panel and an official bidding process.