Texarkana News How people apply for social services in Arkansas is changing The state Department of Human Services has installed a new system for filling out applications for social services. by Arkansas Senate Information Office Jul. 11 2021 @ 11:05pm LITTLE ROCK — The state Department of Human Services has installed a new system for filling out applications for social services. It is designed to be more user friendly, both for people applying for services and for staff at DHS county offices. DHS officials told legislators on the Senate and House Public Health, Welfare and Labor Committees that the new system should hold down costs, and make it easier for applicants to find the benefits for which they are eligible.