§ 9-9-402. Definitions
As used in this subchapter: (1) “Child” means a minor as defined by Arkansas law; and (2) “Special needs” means a child who is not likely to be adopted by reason of one (1) or more of the following conditions: (A) The child has special needs for medical or rehabilitative care; (B) Age; (C) A […]
§ 9-9-403. Purpose
The purpose of this subchapter is to supplement the Arkansas adoption statutes by making possible through public financial subsidy the most appropriate adoption of each child certified by the Department of Human Services as requiring a subsidy to assure adoption.
§ 9-9-213. Required residence of minor
(a) A final decree of adoption shall not be issued and an interlocutory decree of adoption does not become final until the minor to be adopted, other than a stepchild of the petitioner, has lived in the home for at least six (6) months after placement by an agency or for at least six (6) […]
§ 9-9-404. Administration — Funding
(a) The Department of Human Services shall establish and administer an ongoing program of subsidized adoption by persons who are determined by the department to be eligible to adopt under this subchapter. (b) Subsidies and services for children under this program shall be provided out of funds appropriated to the department for the maintenance of […]
§ 9-9-214. Appearance — Continuance — Disposition of petition
(a) The petitioner and the individual to be adopted shall appear at the hearing on the petition, unless the presence of either is excused by the court for good cause shown. (b) The court may continue the hearing from time to time to permit further observation, investigation, or consideration of any facts or circumstances affecting […]
§ 9-9-405. Promulgation of rules
(a) The Department of Human Services shall adopt rules consistent with this subchapter. (b) The department shall adopt rules to ensure that post-adoptive services are provided to adoptive parents who seek the assistance of the department to prevent the adoption from being disrupted.
§ 9-9-215. Effect of decree of adoption
(a) A final decree of adoption and an interlocutory decree of adoption which has become final, whether issued by a court of this state or of any other place, have the following effect as to matters within the jurisdiction or before a court of this state: (1) Except with respect to a spouse of the […]
§ 9-9-406. Records confidential
All records regarding subsidized adoption shall be confidential and may be opened for inspection only under the provisions of § 9-9-217.
§ 9-9-216. Appeal from and validation of adoption decree
(a) An appeal from any final order or decree rendered under this subchapter may be taken in the manner and time provided for appeal from a judgment in a civil action. (b) Subject to the disposition of an appeal, upon the expiration of one (1) year after an adoption decree is issued, the decree cannot […]
§ 9-9-407. Eligibility
(a) A family is initially eligible for a subsidy for purposes of adoption if: (1) (A) No other potential adoptive family has been identified and is willing and able to adopt the child without the use of a subsidy. (B) In the case of a child who has established significant emotional ties with prospective adoptive […]