Arkansas Department of Human Services-Division of Children and Family Services

FASD Diagnosis and Intervention Subcontractors

(Juvenile Court)

Arkansas Department of Human Services-Division of Children and Family Services

Carol Rangel

P.O. Box 1437, Slot S565

Little Rock, AR 72203

501-682-1573 (phone)

501-682-5272 (fax)

The Arkansas Department of Human Services, Division of Children and Family Services works with the Pulaski County Juvenile Court to provide services to dependent children. The goal of the FASD initiative is to improve the functioning of dependent children ages 0-7 who are diagnosed with an FASD. This goal fits with the mission of DHS and the court to keep children safe and help families. DCFS will respectfully engage families and youth and use community-based services and supports to assist parents in successfully caring for their children. We will focus on the safety, permanency and well-being for all children and youth. In Year 1, children ages 0-7 were screened and we determined how the screening, diagnosis and intervention services fit within the Pediatric and Adolescent Comprehensive Exam (PACE) process. In Year 2, the target population age remains the same; however, the majority of children screened will be between the ages of 2-7. Early intervention is the focus of this initiative. When children are diagnosed with an FASD early in life the risk of adverse life events and secondary disabilities can be reduced.

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