[stillwaiting]

Howard,

From what I have seen here in AR it depends on what county you live in. I live in Saline Co. just outside of LR and our DHS workers are wonderful. However, I know that is not the case all over the state. I met a lady at the pool this summer and she adopted both of her daughters from DHS/State and I saw her last week with a newborn. I was commenting on the sweet little baby girl and she said she had only had her for a few days.

I know they had some tough situations as well with other children but they did finally adopt and they may adopt this little girl. I will try to get her name and maybe you can e-mail her.

Also, I know of a private adoption company and they are WONDERFUL to work with. They have a birthmother's home and most of the time they need good adoptive parents. PM me if you want their name and number.