The Arkansas Department of Human Services has announced $200,000 in grant funding to MidSOUTH, the community service unit of the UALR School of Social Work.

The grant, titled “Child, Adolescent and Family Education and Training,” began March 2 and will conclude June 30, 2015.

The funding will help MidSouth enhance its clinicians’ responsiveness to the behavioral needs of children, youth, and their families. In addition, the grant will provide for the enhanced quality of services to assist the Arkansas Department of Behavioral and Health Services, Children’s Treatment Services.

The scope of the MidSOUTH project will also include the expansion of workforce development, continuing education, resource development, and technical assistance to professionals and family members.

MidSOUTH provides leadership, training, and product support in the areas of addiction, child welfare, technology, distance learning, and organizational development.

For more information about MidSOUTH’s programs and services, call 501-569-3067.