Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs

What Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs does

The Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA) is a state government agency created in 1923 by the Arkansas General Assembly, headquartered in the Winthrop Rockefeller Building at 501 Woodlane Street, Suite 401N, Little Rock. It serves Arkansas-resident honorably discharged veterans and their eligible dependents by providing advocacy and education to access state and federal benefits, high-quality long-term nursing care, and burial honors. Core service delivery is organized around four operating pillars: a statewide Veteran Service Officer (VSO) network deployed across nine districts, two state veterans nursing homes (Fayetteville and North Little Rock), two state veterans cemeteries (an 82-acre site in North Little Rock dedicated in 2001 and a 100-acre site in Birdeye, first interment February 2012), and a Women Veterans Program serving over 19,000 women veterans in the state.

ADVA's product and program portfolio includes the Home Base Arkansas veteran recruitment and relocation program, the Military Funeral Honors Stipend program, the National Veterans Financial Resource Center (FINVET) partnership, the Arkansas Veterans Commission (a 14-member governor-appointed advisory body), the inaugural Arkansas Women Veteran of the Year award (launched 2025), the annual Women Veteran Summit, the Women Veteran Retreat, and the Women Veterans Registry. A Women Veterans specialty license plate authorized by Arkansas Act 51 of 2025 became available January 1, 2026. The agency employs 101–250 staff and is led by Secretary Colonel (Ret) Robert A. Ator II, the 3rd Secretary, appointed effective January 1, 2025.

ADVA is funded entirely by State of Arkansas appropriations and federal pass-through grants; it charges no fees to veterans for any of its core services, with the sole consumer-facing fees being $807 for spouse/dependent burial and a $25 design-use contribution for the Women Veterans license plate. As a government entity under the State of Arkansas, there are no shareholders, no private equity or venture capital backing, and the Secretary is appointed by the Governor. The technology stack is non-proprietary (a Squarespace-hosted website and Facebook page), and no AI, software product, or platform is being developed or sold.

Name

Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs

Legal name

Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs

Website

https://veterans.arkansas.gov

Company type

Private

Founded year

1923

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs is a state government agency, established in 1923, that delivers benefits advocacy, two veterans nursing homes, two veterans cemeteries, and workforce programs to Arkansas veterans and their eligible dependents through a statewide Veteran Service Officer network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Government Veteran Affairs Services

NAICS

Administration of Veterans' Affairs (923140), Administration of Veterans' Affairs (92314), Nursing and Residential Care Facilities (623), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (62431)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Veterans Affairs & Military Family Services (BPAIAHAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Veterans & Military Family Benefits Administration (BPAIAKAI), Benefits Administration & Enrollment Support (BPAAAIAB)

Keywords

• Veteran benefits services
• Long-term nursing care
• Veteran burial services
• Veteran advocacy programs
• Veteran employment assistance

Headquarters

HQ city

Little Rock

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. State Government Funding: As a state government agency, ADVA is funded through state appropriations and federal grants. Services to veterans are provided at no cost, including cemetery burials for veterans and nursing home care.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA) is a state government agency that provides federal and state services to Arkansas veterans and their eligible dependents. Its core offerings include benefits advocacy and counseling through a statewide Veteran Service Officer (VSO) network, long-term skilled nursing care at two state veterans homes, burial honors and interment services at two state veterans cemeteries, workforce and relocation programs (Home Base Arkansas), and women veteran-specific support services.

Product overview

The Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA) is a state agency created in 1923 that operates as a unified service delivery organization rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. The agency provides veteran services through multiple integrated programs including: a Veteran Service Officer (VSO) Network connecting veterans to benefits; two State Veterans Cemeteries (North Little Rock and Birdeye) providing burial honors; two State Veterans Homes (Fayetteville and North Little Rock) offering long-term nursing care; a Women Veterans Program with registry, summit, and retreats; the Home Base Arkansas program for veteran employment and relocation; the Military Funeral Honors Stipend; and the FINVET financial resource center. The Arkansas Veterans Commission serves as an advisory body. The agency serves Arkansas Veterans and their eligible dependents by providing advocacy, education, and access to state and federal benefits, high-quality long-term nursing care, and burial honors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Home Base Arkansas: A program dedicated to connecting veterans and transitioning service members with job opportunities, incentives, information and resources unique to Arkansas.
• Women Veteran Program
• FINVET - National Veterans Financial Resource Center

Products and services

• Veteran Service Officer (VSO) Network Statewide network providing veterans and their families with advocacy and education to access state and federal benefits. Includes District Veteran Service Officers who support County Veteran Service Officers and represent veterans at the Board of Veterans Appeals.
• Arkansas State Veterans Home at Fayetteville
• Arkansas State Veterans Home at North Little Rock State veterans nursing home at 2401 John Ashley Drive, North Little Rock providing skilled nursing care, hospice care, physical/occupational/speech therapy, and daily activities for veterans and their spouses.
• Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery at North Little Rock State veterans cemetery on 82-acre site at 1501 West Maryland Avenue, North Little Rock, providing interment, gravesite, perpetual care, government-supplied headstone, burial flag, and military honors for eligible veterans and their spouses/dependents.
• Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery at Birdeye State veterans cemetery on 100-acre property in Birdeye, Cross County, providing interment, gravesite, perpetual care, headstone, burial flag, and military honors for eligible veterans and their spouses/dependents.
• Home Base Arkansas Workforce development and veteran relocation program that connects veterans and transitioning service members with Arkansas employers, job opportunities, résumé transformation, and incentives unique to the state.
• Women Veterans Program Program addressing unique challenges faced by Arkansas women veterans including healthcare access, military sexual trauma resources, childcare support, financial stability, and connecting them to federal and state veterans benefits.
• Military Funeral Honors Stipend Program Stipend program reimbursing Veterans Service Organization (VSO) Honor Guard Teams that augment Active Duty Military Branch Honor Guard Teams in delivering military funeral honors under the DoD MFH Authorized Provider Partnership Program (AP3).
• National Veterans Financial Resource Center (FINVET) Financial resource center linking veterans to resources that help them better manage money, boost financial literacy, and navigate their financial journey for improved financial well-being and lower suicide risk.
• Arkansas Veterans Commission Governor-appointed advisory commission with members meeting quarterly to collaborate and discuss veteran issues with the Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs.
• Arkansas Women Veterans Specialty License Plate Specialty license plate recognizing the service and sacrifice of women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Includes a $25 design-use contribution fee plus standard vehicle registration fees. Arkansas became the 18th state to implement such a plate.
• Women Veteran Summit Annual summit bringing together women veterans from across the state for inspiring sessions, meaningful connections, and renewed fellowship. The 2025 summit was held October 3-4 at DoubleTree by Hilton in Hot Springs, AR.
• Women Veterans Registry Registry coordinated by ADVA to track Arkansas women veterans while connecting them to information about benefits and community resources.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 500 veterans and spouses represented at Board of Veterans Appeals
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Arkansas Veterans Cemetery FoundationcoreOthersTax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization that works exclusively with ADVA and the Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock. The foundation provides support to the veteran community through commemorations, memorials, ceremonies, and events in memory of U.S. Armed Services members and their families.
• Arkansas National GuardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoordinates military funeral honors program. The National Guard provides ceremonial support and honor guard teams for veteran burials at state cemeteries.
• U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast GuardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMilitary branches coordinate Military Funeral Honors Program. Each branch has designated contact numbers for arranging funeral honors for eligible veterans.
• Arkansas EmployerscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerHome Base Arkansas partners with vetted Arkansas employers who value military skill sets. Dustin Singer connects transitioning service members with these employers for career placement.
• Arkansas Economic Development CommissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerADVA Secretary Robert Ator previously served as Director of Military Affairs for AEDC, helping drive over 30% increase in defense-related economic impact. The commission supports initiatives like the F-35 Foreign Military Sales Pilot Training Center.
• Home Base ArkansascoreOthersInitiative of ADVA founded under Secretary Robert Ator II to realize the Governor's vision of world-class wrap-around services for Arkansas veterans. Program connects veterans with job opportunities, incentives, and resources unique to Arkansas.
• National Association of State Women Veteran Coordinators (NASWVC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHollie Scoma, Arkansas Women Veterans Coordinator, serves as current President of this national organization connecting state-level women veteran programs.
• VA Office of Suicide Prevention (FINVET)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational Veterans Financial Resource Center created by VA Office of Suicide Prevention because financial well-being is related to better mental health and lower suicide risk. ADVA promotes this resource to Arkansas veterans.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW): National veterans service organization with state-level operations that partner with state VA agencies. Compares to ADVA's ecosystem role in providing advocacy and community services to veterans.
• Disabled American Veterans (DAV): National nonprofit providing free benefits counseling and claims assistance to veterans. ADVA's VSO network performs similar advocacy functions; DAV serves as a national-scale peer for service delivery model.
• Wounded Warrior Project: National nonprofit providing programs and services to wounded veterans. Compares to ADVA in serving veterans with specialized needs (mental health, transition support) but operates nationally with private fundraising.
• American Legion: Largest U.S. wartime veterans service organization with state-level posts. Collaborates with state VA agencies like ADVA on benefits advocacy, funeral honors support (via Military Funeral Honors Stipend), and community outreach.

Broad incumbents

• U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Federal agency administering nationwide veterans benefits, healthcare, cemeteries, and benefits. ADVA operates as the state-level counterpart interfacing with the VA for Arkansas residents.

Direct peers

• California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet): California state agency operating veterans homes, cemeteries, and benefits services. Comparable operating model to ADVA but at significantly larger scale, providing a useful peer benchmark for facility and program design.
• Texas Veterans Commission: State agency providing benefits counseling, advocacy, and support to Texas veterans. Direct peer to ADVA as fellow state-level veterans affairs entity with similar VSO networks and benefits claims mission.
• Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs: Florida state agency operating one of the nation's largest networks of state veterans nursing homes and cemeteries. Directly comparable to ADVA in mission and service mix, scaled to Florida's larger veteran population.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ADVAVets
• Xx.com/ARVetAffairs
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/arkansas-veterans-home

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

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