Adoption can be a lengthy process, and it can be an emotional roller coaster. Feelings of hope, excitement, and love […]
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Adoption information for birth mothers and adoptive parents, as well as people looking for answers about adoption
What Is the ICPC?
Most laws abut adoption are state laws. Arkansas adoptions are different from Oregon adoptions, and every state has its own […]
FMLA for Adoptive Parents
Arkansas requires that companies provide the same parental leave for adoptive parents as for all parents. The Family Medical Leave […]
No More China Adoptions
In 1992, China began allowing people from other countries to adopt babies from China. About 82,000, mostly girls, have been […]
Do You Have to be a U.S. Citizen to Adopt in Arkansas?
Arkansas adoption law has a few requirements for people who want to adopt a child. Is U.S. citizenship one of […]
The Adoption Hearing
In an Arkansas adoption, a petition must be filed and then the court holds a hearing on the adoption. An […]
Adopting Grandchildren
Adopting grandchildren is a common solution for children of parents who aren’t ready to take on the responsibility of raising […]
Open Adoption Definition
Most adoptions nowadays are open adoptions — but many people are still confused about the definition of open adoption. A […]