Phone: 501-624-5724
2254 Albert Pike Road
Hot Springs, Arkansas 71913

Community Services Office

Breaking Barriers & Changing Lives

ENERGY ASSISTANCE
FOOD ASSISTANCE
HEAD START & EARLY HEAD START
COMMUNITY SUPPORT
YOUTHBUILD
F.O.R.G.E. FATHERHOOD
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Community Services Office is a member of the National Community Action Partnership, which is the national hub that links the nation’s 1,000+ local Community Action Agencies and State Associations to each other and to leaders looking for solutions that connect families to greater opportunity.

We are a proud member of the National Community Action Partnership.

Every year, Community Action Agencies around the country help approximately 15 million people.

Community Action Agencies are local private and public non-profit organizations that carry out the Community Action Program, which was founded by the 1964 Economic Opportunity Act to fight poverty by empowering the poor as part of the War on Poverty.

CAAs are intended to promote self-sufficiency, and they depend heavily on volunteer work, especially from the low-income community.

The Community Service Block Grant is the core federal funding of Community Action Agencies like CSO.

CSBG funds are allocated to the states and other jurisdictions. Most of the money is passed by the states and other jurisdictions to CAAs and other designated organizations to be spent on employment, education, income management, housing, nutrition, emergency services, and health.

CSO Services

Head Start is a federal program promoting school readiness for children from low-income families. It offers comprehensive education, health, nutrition, and parent involvement services to children aged birth to five. The program fosters cognitive, social, and emotional development by providing a supportive learning environment.

Head Start also emphasizes the role of parents as their child’s first and most important teacher, encouraging family engagement. Services are tailored to each child and family’s ethnic, cultural, and linguistic heritage.

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Early Head Start is a federal program supporting the development of infants and toddlers from low-income families. It provides comprehensive services, including early education, health, nutrition, and family support, to children from birth to age three and pregnant women. The program aims to enhance children’s physical, social, emotional, and intellectual growth. Early Head Start emphasizes the critical role of parents, offering parenting education and encouraging strong family involvement.

Services are customized to respect each family’s cultural and linguistic background.
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We help eligible households avoid service disconnections through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), offering bill payment assistance, crisis intervention, and energy advocacy.

Assistance is available during Winter and Summer programs, with priority given to the most needy. Payments can take up to 30 days, with crisis payments processed within 24 hours.

Applications are accepted during these programs and depend on fund availability.
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We provide emergency supplemental food donated by the USDA to vulnerable households in need. The Emergency Food Assistance Program helps low-income households in Hot Springs and Garland County access nutritious foods to combat hunger. Food is distributed at 2228 Albert Pike Road in Hot Springs every Tuesday and Thursday from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Available items include canned meats, vegetables, fruits, fruit juices, peanut butter, apple sauce, rice, pasta, and soups. To receive food, you must be a resident of Garland County
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CSO YouthBuild strives to create a world where all young people are seen for their potential, and power to transform themselves and their communities.

CSO YouthBuild Hot Springs will provide participants with hands-on training in high-demand industries such as construction, healthcare, information technology, and hospitality. At the same time, they will work toward earning their GED or high school diploma, participate in leadership development activities, and engage in community service projects, such as renovating homes and contributing to local beautification efforts.
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CSO YouthBuild strives to create a world where all young people are seen for their potential, and power to transform themselves and their communities.

CSO YouthBuild Hot Springs will provide participants with hands-on training in high-demand industries such as construction, healthcare, information technology, and hospitality. At the same time, they will work toward earning their GED or high school diploma, participate in leadership development activities, and engage in community service projects, such as renovating homes and contributing to local beautification efforts.
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CSO Community

We are a team of passionate individuals honored to serve our community as one of the most forward-thinking Community Action Agencies in the entire country. In addition to our hardworking staff, we are supported by a dedicated and results-driven board of directors. Each board member brings a unique perspective to the table. We invite you to get to know us.
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In the situation that CSO doesn’t provide a service you are looking for or when we are out of funds, there are other resources to assist those in need in our community.

Our resource page connects you to various nonprofit and public entities that offer a wide range of assistance programs, including health services, housing support, emergency aid, transportation, and more. Click the button below to learn more and access these additional resources available to help meet your needs.
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Community Services Office works with other public service agencies, nonprofits and government entities.

You can learn more about our partners by pressing the button below.
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Have a question about our services? Please contact us . You can call us at 501-624-5724 or fill out the form below. A staff member should contact you within the next 48 hours outside of weekends and holidays.
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If you are interested in becoming a CSO Client, please apply below. One of our staff members will reach out to you to determine which programs will fit you best.
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Breaking Barriers & Changing Lives
2254 Albert Pike Road
Hot Springs, Arkansas 71913
501-624-5724
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