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Every child deserves family. Every family deserves support.
Arkansas Adoption is the Natural State's home for open adoption, foster-to-adopt and birth-parent care. Home studies in weeks, honest guidance, and lifelong community — from the Ozarks to the Delta.
2,400+ families guided • 4.9★ from Arkansas parents • Licensed & Hague-aware practices
Open adoptionFoster to adoptBirth parent support 24/7
The Harper family — placed in Conway, 2025. Open adoption, endless love.
“They walked with us and with our son's birth mom. We are family — all of us.”
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01 — Who we are
Rooted in Arkansas, growing families
ArkansasAdoption.org was born in Little Rock with one belief: no one in Arkansas should navigate adoption alone. We're social workers, adoptees, birth moms and adoptive dads who live here, worship here, tailgate Razorbacks here — and show up for families for life.
From first call to final decree in Pulaski County Courthouse and beyond, we handle home studies, birth-parent matching, hospital planning, ICPC, post-placement support, open-adoption mediation, and search & reunion. Transparent fees. Trauma-informed care. Faith-sensitive if you want it, secular if you don't.
- ✓ Licensed home study provider across Arkansas — in-person in Little Rock, Fayetteville, Fort Smith, Jonesboro + virtual statewide
- ✓ Birth parents: free counseling, living-expense help when allowed, your choice of family, hospital advocate
- ✓ Foster families: TIPS-MAPP, respite network, trauma training, stipend navigation
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Our promise: honest timelines, no hidden fees, birth-parent centered ethics, and you never get ghosted. Text us at midnight — we answer.
02 — Programs
Three paths, one village
For birth parents
Love made an adoption plan
Free, confidential options counseling. Choose and meet families, plan hospital time, decide openness, get help with rent, food, transport and counseling — during and years after.
For hopeful parents
Private infant & open adoption
Home study in 4-8 weeks, standout profile book + video, birth-mother matching across Arkansas, hospital coordination, finalization with local attorneys, post-placement for life.
Foster to adopt • Arkansas DHS partner-friendly
Foster care that changes legacies
400+ Arkansas kids wait for permanency. We train, license and walk with you — from PRIDE training to placement to adoption day at the courthouse. Single, married, LGBTQ+ affirming homes welcome. Respite + 24/7 crisis line included.
Become a foster parent03 — How it works
From first call to forever in 4 steps
01
Say hello
15-min call + background check. We map your timeline, budget, openness comfort. Birth parents: no cost, no judgment.
Book →02
Home study
Docs, visits, fingerprints, training. Most Arkansas home studies done in 4-8 weeks. We come to you — Ozarks to Delta.
What to expect →03
Match & meet
Profile shown to birth parents. Mutual match meetings, hospital plan, legal consents per Arkansas Code §9-9. Openness agreement you design.
See matches →04
Finalize & thrive
Supervision visits, final decree, amended birth certificate. Then: playdates, camp, counseling, reunion support — for life.
Start step 1 →04 — Families
Forever looks good on you
Open adoption • Conway
“Our son's birth mom is our hero — and our family.” — Jess & Mark
Birth parent • Little Rock
“They let me choose, held my hand at the hospital, still check on me.” — Aaliyah
Foster to adopt • Fayetteville
“Two brothers, one adoption day, a whole Razorback stadium cheering.” — The Nguyen's
05 — Journal
News & guides
Practical Arkansas adoption explainers, law updates, grants, and real family stories. Updated weekly by our social workers.
06 — FAQ
Questions? Good. We love honest ones.
Still unsure? Text, call or walk into our Little Rock office. No sales pitch — just a social worker who listens.
Ask anonymouslyWho can adopt in Arkansas?
Married couples, single adults 18+, and foster parents can adopt. You need stable housing/income, clear background checks, and a completed home study. LGBTQ+ families adopt every day in Arkansas with our support.
How much does it cost?
Foster adoption: often $0-$2,500 (subsidies available). Private infant adoption: typically $25k-$48k covering home study, counseling for birth parents, legal and agency work. We share itemized estimates + grants, loans and tax credit guidance upfront.
What rights do birth parents have?
Birth parents in Arkansas receive independent legal counsel, can choose the family, decide hospital and openness plans, and consent generally after birth with revocation windows per statute. We never coerce — counseling is free whether you parent or place.
What is open adoption like?
You define it: letters, photos, video calls, visits. Most Arkansas families we serve choose semi-open to fully open. We mediate agreements and help relationships stay healthy for the child.
How long is the home study?
4-8 weeks if paperwork moves fast. Includes 2-3 visits, interviews, safety check, references, medicals and 10+ hours training. We do evenings/weekends statewide.
Can we adopt from foster care if we rent?
Yes — you need safe space (kids can share rooms by DHS rules), not homeownership. We help you pass the safety walkthrough the first time.
07 — Start
Ready when you are. We're here 24/7.
Birth parent, hopeful parent, foster-curious? One form, zero pressure. A real Arkansas coordinator replies within 2 business hours — often in minutes.
Little Rock HQ • 123 River Market Ave, AR
Mon-Fri 9-6 • Evenings by appointment • Statewide virtual • Se habla español
Mon-Fri 9-6 • Evenings by appointment • Statewide virtual • Se habla español