South Arkansas Celebrates National Adoption Month
El Dorado, Ark. (KTVE/KARD) — Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders delivered remarks at the National Adoption Month Kick-Off this morning at the Department of Human Services in Little Rock. Here in South Arkansas, we celebrate several families that have been changed through the gift of adoption ...
Adoption is the process by which an adult legally and permanently takes over parental responsibility for a child, and, at the same time, the rights and responsibilities of the child’s biological parent(s) or legal guardian(s) are terminated. In rare cases, an adult may adopt another adult.
November marks National Adoption Month. To adopt is a powerful, life-changing event for everyone involved. There are many young ones in the area who need a family. You can look into adoption by contacting the local Department of Children & Family Services through DHS. "The Call" is another local non-profit organization that can walk you through the process of adoption.
Let's hear from a few parents as they tell us about their adoption story including the highs and lows, and why it is important to give adoption a chance.