Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs

The strategic plan, implemented in 2015, focuses on enhancing the effectiveness of the Veteran Service Officer (VSO) program. Key initiatives include the forward deployment of VSOs into nine new districts across the state and the creation of a formalized training and accreditation program to improve VSO effectiveness at state and county levels. The overarching mission is to connect Arkansas Veterans and their eligible dependents to state and federal benefits.

The 10:33 Initiative, led by Governor Sanders, aims to unite Arkansas to help its citizens transition from crisis to career. The plan focuses on three key areas: creating a stronger workforce by equipping Arkansans for full-time employment, fostering thriving communities by restoring families and reducing reliance on crisis systems, and generating positive business impact by providing a larger, more stable talent pool for employers. The initiative seeks to achieve these goals by investing in community infrastructure to provide support teams and establishing a mercy fund to address basic needs such as food security, housing, childcare, and transportation, ultimately restoring hope and building a stronger workforce for the state.

The 2022-2026 State Plan focuses on advocacy, community support, and integrated employment for Arkansans with developmental disabilities. Key goals include strengthening self-advocacy organizations, increasing leadership training for self-advocates, improving access to information and services, reducing barriers for Marshallese individuals and those with limited English proficiency, and promoting legislative and policy changes to increase competitive, integrated employment opportunities.

The annual work plan for Fiscal Year 2022 outlines three main goals: enhancing advocacy for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families, improving access to community support and services, and promoting competitive, integrated employment. Key strategies include strengthening self-advocacy organizations, reducing barriers for Marshallese people and those with limited English proficiency, and collaborating with various agencies to increase employment opportunities. The plan focuses on providing training, resources, and support to community partners, self-advocates, and employers to achieve these goals.