Network of Community Options, Inc.

02/20/2026

NCO, Inc. was well represented at the DDPA Winter Training today in Benton. From left are Executive HR Director Amanda Bledsoe, Executive Director Lisa Pinkston, CES Waiver Manager Kelsie McSpadden, and Administrative Programs Director Andrea Bruner. 

02/17/2026

Julie and her new friend, Farmer John, are looking forward to spring already - just 31 more days! Julie is an Arkansas Razorback and St. Louis Cardinals fan, and she enjoys competing in Special Olympics events, as well. We are so proud to support Julie through our Waiver services and day treatment programs. She reminds us every day why we do what we do!

To learn more about services offered by NCO, visit our website, networkofcommunityoptions.org.

02/16/2026

Daniel received his new glasses at Hilltop Vision Care in Jonesboro. Daniel is a resident at one of NCO's group homes in Jonesboro and receives Waiver services that supports him in his home life, navigating his medical appointments, and more. For To learn more about Waiver services, call NCO Executive Director Lisa Pinkston at 870-612-5900 ext. 101 or visit networkofcommunityoptions.org.

02/16/2026

Make plans to join us for our 2026 Open Enrollment and Meet-n-Greet events!

02/14/2026

Congratulations to our DSPs of the Month! Thank you for all you do to elevate our clients!

02/13/2026

We appreciate First Community Bank bringing Valentines to our adult developmental day treatment (ADDT) participants. New Directions clients were happy to welcome Tammy Hurley this morning! To learn more about ADDT or other services offered by , call Executive Director Lisa Pinkston at 870-612-5900 ext. 101 or email lisa.pinkston@nco-inc.com.

02/12/2026

02/11/2026

The Martin Center clients made valentines for their family and caregivers.

02/07/2026

2026 is going to be the year to ELEVATE others at NCO!

02/06/2026

Debbie Woods (right), CES Waiver Director at Network of Community Options, Inc., spoke to Batesville School District employees at The Hub, located on College Street in downtown Batesville earlier this week. Groups represented included Parents As Teachers, Save the Children, 100 Families, and Safe Care. Woods shared information about the value of CES Waiver services to eligible individuals. She said the Waiver qualifies individuals who meet the criteria for institutional care to receive many of those supportive services in their home and community. Also pictured is Andrea Bruner, NCO Administrative -Programs Director. Both stressed the importance of families applying for Waiver status as soon as possible, as there can be a waitlist. To learn more about Waiver services at NCO, Inc., call 870-612-5900 or visit networkofcommunityoptions.org.

02/05/2026

Movement is about more than just muscle! 💪 For Jordan, exercise is the key to staying mobile, independent, and healthy. His mom Song Flannery shared these photos of him getting a workout session in at 10 Fitness gym in Paragould. Way to go, Jordan!