Desha County Child, Youth, and Family Services is a government agency at the AR State, Desha County, or local level that provides a range of services to assist children, youth, and families. Child, Youth, and Family Services Offices offer early childhood services, including childcare support, family nutrition programs, and support for children with developmental delays. These offices may also run programs to end youth homelessness, prevent adolescent pregnancy, and prevent violence against children and youth in Desha County. Some Child, Youth, and Family Services programs also manage Desha County foster care and adoption services.
Mcgehee Child Support & Enforcement Office McGehee AR 504 Highway 65 South 71654 870-222-4818
A Desha County WIC Office is a local branch of the Federal Special Supplemental Nutrition Program (SNAP) for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). Desha County WIC programs provide nutrition assistance for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, infants, and children. WIC Offices provide services to income-eligible families who require food assistance. In addition to nutritional assistance, WIC Offices provide additional benefits, including health screenings, nutrition and health education, breastfeeding promotion and support, and help obtaining other Arkansas social services.
Desha County Health Unit WIC Office McGehee AR 200 East Ash Street 71654 870-222-3910
Desha County Health Unit WIC Office Dumas AR 761 U.s. 65 71639 870-382-2377