(a) After a consent to adoption under § 9-9-208 or a relinquishment of parental rights under § 9-9-220 is executed with regard to a minor in the physical custody of a hospital or birthing center within the State of Arkansas, the biological mother of a minor child may authorize the release of the child from […]
(a) In all custodial placements by the Department of Human Services in foster care or adoption, the court shall give preferential consideration to an adult relative over a nonrelated caregiver, provided that the relative caregiver meets all relevant child protection standards and it is in the best interest of the child to be placed with […]
(a) Upon the request of any interested party, agency, or the court, the petitioner in any adoption proceeding shall file with the court an affidavit stating the number of adoption home studies conducted on the petitioner’s home prior to the filing of the petition. (b) A copy of each adoption home study performed shall be […]
(a) The General Assembly finds that: (1) There is a need for more information on adoptions that occur in Arkansas; (2) No governmental agency has the responsibility for gathering information on Arkansas adoptions; and (3) Without adequate data, the General Assembly cannot make informed decisions regarding changes that may need to be made to adoption […]
(a) As used in this section, “employer” means public and private employers, including state departments, agencies, and political subdivisions. (b) (1) An employer that permits paternity leave or maternity leave for a biological parent after the birth of a child shall permit paternity or maternity leave for an adoptive parent upon placement of an adoptive […]
