David M. Clark Center for Safe and Healthy Children

The David M. Clark Center for Safe and Healthy Children is dedicated to the care and treatment of neglected and abused children and their families. It is a single, safe place for children to receive medical, psychological and social health services.

The Center houses the following service providers:

Anyone suspecting abuse or neglect of a child should contact the AR Child Abuse Hotline.

Call 1-800-482-5964

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David M. Clark Center for Safe and Healthy Children
1210 Wolfe Street
Little Rock, AR 72202
501-364-1100
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