Free pregnancy tests, Ultrasound, Baby and maternity supplies, Parenting classes, Childbirth classes, Program for fathers, Adoption information, Abortion recovery support
Free pregnancy tests, Baby and maternity supplies, Parenting classes, Program for fathers, Adoption information, Support after a hard diagnosis, Abortion recovery support
Free pregnancy tests, Ultrasound, Baby and maternity supplies, Parenting classes, Childbirth classes, Program for fathers, Adoption information, STI testing, Abortion recovery support
Free pregnancy tests, Ultrasound, Baby and maternity supplies, Parenting classes, Childbirth classes, Program for fathers, Prenatal care, Adoption information, STI testing, Abortion recovery support
Free pregnancy tests, Ultrasound, Baby and maternity supplies, Parenting classes, Program for fathers, Adoption information, STI testing, Abortion recovery support
Free pregnancy tests, Baby and maternity supplies, Parenting classes, Adoption information, Virtual support, Support after a hard diagnosis, Abortion recovery support
Free pregnancy tests, Ultrasound, Baby and maternity supplies, Parenting classes, Program for fathers, Adoption information, STI testing, Abortion recovery support
Free or low-cost pregnancy care. Income limit: Medicaid up to 214% FPL; also offers CHIP 'unborn child' (FCEP) prenatal coverage, regardless of immigration status.
You may be able to get care right away while your application is processed (presumptive eligibility).
Must the father help pay for the pregnancy? Partly. If a court finds a man is the father, it must enter judgment against him for the mother's 'lying-in' (pregnancy and birth) expenses if they are claimed; child support itself runs from birth.
Ark. Code Ann. § 9-10-110 (Acts 1997, No. 1296, § 7); support from birth under § 9-10-111 (as amended by Act 623 of 2023)
Arkansas Office of Child Support Enforcement (OCSE), Department of Finance and Administration: establish paternity and support
In Arkansas a parent can safely hand over a newborn up to 30 days old. Where: Medical providers, law enforcement agencies, fire departments; newborn safety devices (baby boxes) inside a hospital, police or fire station staffed 24/7. There are 25 Safe Haven Baby Boxes in the state.
Adoption is another loving option; a pregnancy center above can connect you with adoption help.
More centers (call to confirm)
These are listed in Heartbeat International's Option Line directory, but we couldn't confirm the phone number on the center's own website. Call before you go.
Covers Little Rock, Conway, northwest Arkansas, Fort Smith, Jonesboro/northeast and Pine Bluff/Delta. Hot Springs has Change Point Pregnancy Care and Parenting Center ((501) 624-3273 on its site) but its site shows no street address, so it is not listed. South Arkansas (Texarkana, El Dorado) not covered here; the Arkansas Pregnancy Network can refer.
Don't see one near you? Call Option Line any time at 1-800-712-4357 to be connected with the nearest center.