Some adoptive parents are open to adopting any child. Some are hoping for a child of a particular ethnic background, […]
Category: adoption
Adoption information for birth mothers and adoptive parents, as well as people looking for answers about adoption
What’s the Uniform Adoption Act?
The United States doesn’t have federal adoption laws covering adoption in every state. Since the 10th Amendment to the U.S. […]
Changes in Arkansas Adoption Law: Act 139
The general rule for finalizing adoptions in Arkansas required that a child be in the new home for at least […]
Trying to Adopt, Feeling Judged?
We’ve often said that the adoption process can be an emotional roller coaster. There are so many positive emotions, including […]
Understanding the Indian Child Welfare Act
In general, adoption laws are state laws, different from one state to another. If you adopt a child in Arkansas, […]
Do Federal Adoption Laws Affect Arkansas Adoptions?
You may be surprised to learn that there are very few federal adoption laws. After all, there are federal laws […]
Licensed Adoption Professionals
One of the unfortunate truths about adoption is that, while it is a clear and clearly regulated legal process, there […]