Targeting the social & economic mobility of Arkansas families – Community Action Agencies are mobilizing necessary resources that are utilized across every county of the state to move families from crisis to thriving.
| Network | Impact | Innovation |
| • Local Community Action Agencies • State Association & State Office |
Support the goals of statewide and local government to achieve positive community outcomes | Flexible programs & servcies that meet the changing needs of today’s culture |
| Communities building solutions to their challenges | Services emphasize self-sufficiency while moving families out of poverty | Case Management & Wrap-Around Services that foster partnership opportunities with families & individuals receiving services |
| Community partners with a heart for service | Communities are equipped with tools and resources to build resilience | Referral policies that engage a host of community partners working side-by-side with Community Action to meet the needs of Arkansas families |
How Do We Create Change?
Community engagement, trust building & collaborative problem-solving
Targeted Domains
Workforce, Education, Healthcare, Housing, etc.
Individuals gain skills & access to resources to create better lives for themselves.
Families contribute to their communities impacting the workforce & economy.
Communities flourish and widespread economic growth is achieved.
When everday Arkansans win, we all win.
About Community Action in Arkansas
Arkansas Community Action Agencies give people the chance to bring stability back into their lives while taking crucial steps towards self-sufficiency. Community Action Agencies enable participants to become engaged members of their community; clients are encouraged to embrace more fulfilling, productive, and enriching paths.
The Arkansas Community Action Agencies Association’s Kids to College Progam is a college savings program for children of Entergy customers who meet certain income requirements.
The program is for children 16 years or younger whose legal parent or guardian is an Entergy customer. Once an account has been opened and confirmed for eligibility, Entergy deposits $50 into the account.
Guardianship status may be confirmed via previous year’s tax return; birth certficate; legal/court document; copy of report card; or benefit determination or award letter. • Proof of child age can include birth certificate; government-issued photo identification; tax return; copy of report card; or immunization card.
Income requirements • Participants’ annual income must be at or below $60,000 (single) or $80,000 (couple). Proof of income can include previous year’s tax return; benefit determination letter; LIHEAP notice of action; current EBT card; Section 8 worksheet; one months’ check stubs; W2(s); bank statement showing direct deposits from employer; or self-certification.
Participants must be children of Entergy customers • Proof of customer address can include a recent Entergy bill; Entergy account number; or an Entergy help desk query.
For questions, contact ACAAA via email at ARKids2College@acaaa.org. To apply, click here.