At Arkansas Families First, we believe that the best care combines medication management with therapy. After meeting with your therapist, you can discuss whether a referral to the psychiatrist may be appropriate for your child. If your child is already prescribed medication and you wish for our psychiatrist to follow your child, then an initial [...]

Some agencies must require that children be evaluated by a psychiatrist in order to receive services through the agency. Arkansas Families First is not required to do so. Your child will be seen by the psychiatrist only as requested by you.

Our psychiatrists are currently available on Mondays and Thursdays and see children who are also in therapy with an AFF therapist, or a select few outside providers with whom we work closely. Parents of children being seen by an AFF therapist may request an appointment with the psychiatrist for their child at any time. Our [...]