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Adoption Specialist for the State of Arkansas chiming in...
How long ago was he arrested?
What was the outcome at court?
That could make a big difference. If it was a recent arrest - ie within the past few years - it could be a problem. But if it was 10 years ago, it might not. Most states have a means to do an "alternative compliance" for potential foster and adoptive parents who have a minor indiscretion preventing them from passing. This means that a high up official in the central office signs off on a homestudy that shows that the family is appropriate otherwise, with an explanation of the past issue and the steps taken to resolve it.
If he wasn't convicted, is he still floating in the court system, or did they dismiss or "null-prost" the charges? This too could make a difference.
HTH,
Katy
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04/20/07 Mandatory Orientation in TX
05/03/07 Completed Application sent in
07/13/07 First Homestudy visit - Office in TX
08/20/07 Second Homestudy visit - Home
09/27/07 Approved and Waiting!
04/16/08 IT'S A BOY!!!! Due 06/17/08
05/15/08 Match Failed - emom decided to parent
06/03/08 IT'S A BOY!!!! Born 06/09/08
06/10/08 Match Failed - mom decided to parent
06/28/08 IT'S A GIRL!!!! Born 06/28/08
06/30/08 Match Failed - baby in FC w/ goal to reunify
07/10/08 IT'S A GIRL!!!! Born 06/24/08
07/29/08 She's ours! ICPC already granted
07/30/08 Welcome home, Anya!
09/22/08 First Post-Placement Visit
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