The Arkansas Residential Assisted Living Association (ARALA) is a non-profit organization founded to provide advocacy, communication, education, and other resources to residential care and assisted living communities and the Arkansans we care for, our residents and their families. ARALA represents Arkansas residential care and assisted living facilities. The ARALA Board of Directors consists of twelve individuals who are owners or operators of an assisted living or residential care facility. The Standing Committees are: Education, Finance, Legislation, Membership and Grievance, and Nominating and Credentials Committees.