Ouachita Children's Center serves the communities of Garland and Clark counties. We offer services to youth, ages 6-17, and their families. Our clients are referred to us by the Juvenile Courts of Garland or Clark County, the Arkansas Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS), the Arkansas Department of Youth Services (DYS), schools, community agencies, or local families and the youth themselves. ~Our goal is to help kids be safe & healthy~We offer both residential and non-residential services to our clients including a 24 hour emergency shelter, family needs assessments, case management, counseling, and life skills groups. We also offer educational classes to give information, encouragement and guidance to youth and their families.