Arkansas

Adoption in Arkansas

If you live in Arkansas and are pregnant and considering adoption, please visit our For Birthmothers page for more information on how the adoption process works.

Arkansas For Adoptive Families

A list of Home Study Providers and some brief information pertaining to adoption laws in the state of Arkansas is provided below for your use. If you are an adoptive family and are just starting your adoption journey, visit our ADOPTIVE FAMILY PAGE to learn more about how adoption works.

Arkansas Adoption Law

Below is a quick summary of some of the most common Arkansas adoption laws, which can help aid in deciphering specific law statutes, and cut back on the frustration and confusion that comes along with trying to understand adoption laws. NOTE: Under no circumstances should this information be considered complete legal advice or advice that is applicable to your specific adoption. It is intended only to be a reference and not definitive.

Consent to Adopt

The birth mother and birthfather can sign consent anytime after the birth. Consent can be revoked at any time up to 10 days after the birth. A court hearing is not required to revoke consent. The state does have a birth father registry.

Birthmother Living Expenses

Birthmother living expenses are allowed to be paid with no specified maximum.

Adoption Finalization

Finalization may occur 2 weeks from the date consent to adopt is irrevocable. The state does allow non-residents to finalize in the state of Arkansas.

Arkansas Home Study Providers

A Home Study is the first step in the adoption process. But what is a Home Study? Essentially, a home study is performed to ensure that you would be capable and appropriate parents to an adopted child. They may be performed by the Arkansas Department of Human Resources, a licensed child-placing agency, or an individual or agency licensed by the department to perform investigations.

To aid in the Home Study process, Abby’s One True Gift Adoptions has built a national database of Home Study Providers. This is a list of individuals that have proven to be professionals in their field, and based on our experience, they provide the most comprehensive and qualified home studies within their state.

NOTE: All individuals and entities listed are independent. They do not represent Abby’s One True Gift Adoptions in any way. Furthermore, Abby’s One True Gift Adoptions does not receive any compensation for making each Home Study Provider’s contact information available to you.

Becky Emerson

Families Are Special Adoption Service
North Little Rock, AR
501 758-9184

Bruce Allen

Fayetteville, AR
479 582-4422

Kym Palmer

Kindred Spirits Adoption Services
Little Rock, AR
501 301-5574