Baby showers are wonderful celebrations of the happy event and they are completely appropriate for families growing through adoption. A […]
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Adoption information for birth mothers and adoptive parents, as well as people looking for answers about adoption
How an Adoption Home Study Feels
Arkansas adoptions nearly always require home study: one or more visits by a social worker or other licensed professional to […]
Adoption: Supply and Demand
One of the basic principles of economics is the law of supply and demand. It’s a strange way to think […]
Feelings about Financial Support for Birth Moms
Adoption is a wonderful way to grow your family. It’s a beautiful, selfless choice for a woman to make for […]
Your Packing List for Bringing Home Your Adopted Newborn
When you adopt a newborn, you usually bring the baby home directly from the hospital. What should you take with […]
Changing Your Adopted Child’s Last Name
Changing your adopted child’s first name can be a very emotional decision. If the child is old enough to know […]
Can You Still Have a Closed Adoption in Arkansas?
Nowadays, about 90% of adoptions are open adoptions: the birth parents and adoptive parents know each other’s identities and agree […]
Self-Talk for Prospective Adoptive Parents
The adoption journey can be long, emotionally challenging, and full of twists and turns. Positive self-talk can make you feel […]