Kids First — Fort Smith
Address
6601 Phoenix Avenue, Suite B
Fort Smith, AR 72903
Contact Information
- Clinic Phone Number
- (479) 785-9091
Hours
- Sunday
- Closed
- Monday
- 8 AM – 4:30 PM
- Tuesday
- 8 AM – 4:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 8 AM – 4:30 PM
- Thursday
- 8 AM – 4:30 PM
- Friday
- 8 AM – 4:30 PM
- Saturday
- Closed
After Hours
If you are in need of urgent or emergency care call 911 or go to your nearest emergency department at your local hospital.
COVID-19 Update
Before Coming to UAMS
If you have any symptoms of COVID-19, think you may have been exposed to someone with COVID-19, or have tested positive for COVID-19, call the UAMS appointment center at (501) 686-8000 to reschedule your appointment. You may also ask if your appointment can be done by phone or video.
Get more information about symptoms to look for.
What to Expect at Your Appointment
UAMS has safety measures in place to protect our patients and employees. Everyone who comes to UAMS is required to wear a mask and pass a health screening before entering the building. You will also have your temperature taken. Please wear a clean mask to your clinic visit, and do not remove it until asked to do so by a UAMS employee.
Learn more about the safety measures we are taking.
Outpatient Visitor Guidelines
Patients must come to their visit alone. A friend or family member may come to an appointment only if the patient is under 18 or is not mentally or physically able to go to the appointment alone. You are welcome to include a friend or family member in your appointment by phone or video chat.
If you need a wheelchair from your car to your appointment, transport staff is available. Contact your clinic and they will help to arrange this for you.
Please visit our COVID-19 resources to learn more about what to expect at your appointment.
About Kids First — Fort Smith
Kids First Fort Smith has treatment rooms playrooms for developmental activities and therapy that can serve up to 81 children. We employ over 40 staff and contractors to serve the needs of young children with special needs in our community.
Kids First Fort Smith works in cooperation with local, area and state colleges to provide observation and training to physicians, nurses, therapists, and childhood and special education students as well as social work interns.
Our History
Our program came to Fort Smith through the encouragement of local legislators who saw a need and sought a way to help. Cooperation from Sparks Regional Medical Clinic was an important contributing factor and the hospital continues their active support of the program.
The original UAMS Kids First in Fort Smith was located in a former pediatrician’s office with three treatment rooms, and a colorful play area. Several long-time employees remember that there were a few challenges working in a small space. With growing need in the community, Kids First was relocated in July 1997 to a new facility and again in 2007 to its current location.
Appointments
Evaluation for enrollment at Kids First requires a referral from the child’s primary care physician.
Through the intake process, our interprofessional team of early childhood professionals, occupational, speech, and physical therapists, dietitians, and nurses works with families to conduct evaluations and collect information regarding the child and family’s strengths and needs. Results from the assessments are reviewed by the Kids First team to determine eligibility for services.