When your child’s adoption is finalized, you can apply for a new birth certificate with your child’s new name. You […]
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Are You Healthy Enough to Adopt?
Arkansas adoptions usually require a home study, a professional check up to make sure that the would-be adoptive parents can […]
Arkansas House Bill 1292: Adoption
A new bill regarding adoption has passed the Arkansas House. The bill, HB 1292, is now called Act 139. It […]
Arkansas House Bill 1615: Adoption
Rep. Robin Lundstrum of Elm Springs and Sen. Gary Stubblefield of Branch have introduced a new House Bill which could […]
Do You Need a Tuberculosis Test for an Arkansas Adoption?
Your adoption journey can be an emotional roller coaster, filled with delight and dismay — and surprises, too. One of […]
Arkansas Adoption Awareness Education Update
Two years ago, Arkansas passed a law requiring 6-12 grade schools to provide an hour of instruction on adoption for […]
Adopting Your Biological Child in Arkansas
We’ve often said that every adoption journey is different — and some may be more different than others. Consider the […]
Allergies and Your Adoptive Family
The American Academy of Pediatrics states that adopted children should have a full physical evaluation as soon as possible. With […]