Definitions

Ark. Code Ann. § 9-9-402 — under Adoption.

Ark. Code Ann. § 9-9-402

(1) 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 racial or ethnic factor;(D) A sibling relationship; or(E) A child who is at high risk for developing a serious physical, mental, developmental, or emotional condition if documentation of the risk is provided by a medical professional specializing in the area of the condition for which the child is considered at risk.

(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 racial or ethnic factor;(D) A sibling relationship; or(E) A child who is at high risk for developing a serious physical, mental, developmental, or emotional condition if documentation of the risk is provided by a medical professional specializing in the area of the condition for which the child is considered at risk.

(A) The child has special needs for medical or rehabilitative care;

(B) Age;

(C) A racial or ethnic factor;

(D) A sibling relationship; or

(E) A child who is at high risk for developing a serious physical, mental, developmental, or emotional condition if documentation of the risk is provided by a medical professional specializing in the area of the condition for which the child is considered at risk.