# Ark. Code Ann. § 9-28-105: Preference to relative caregivers for a child in foster care

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T9_C28_S1_S9-28-105

## Section

- **Citation:** Ark. Code Ann. § 9-28-105
- **Heading:** Preference to relative caregivers for a child in foster care
- **Jurisdiction:** Arkansas
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** AR Code / Title 9 / Chapter 28 / Subchapter 1 / Section 9-28-105

## Text

In all custodial placements by the Department of Human Services in foster care or adoption, preferential consideration shall be given to an adult relative over a nonrelated caregiver, if: (1) The relative caregiver meets all relevant child protection standards; and (2) It is in the best interest of the child to be placed with the relative caregiver. Acts 2011, No. 591, § 1

In all custodial placements by the Department of Human Services in foster care or adoption, preferential consideration shall be given to an adult relative over a nonrelated caregiver, if:

(1) The relative caregiver meets all relevant child protection standards; and

(2) It is in the best interest of the child to be placed with the relative caregiver.

Acts 2011, No. 591, § 1

## Nearby sections

- [Ark. Code Ann. § 9-28-101 Legislative intent and purpose](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T9_C28_S1_S9-28-101.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 9-28-102 Creation of the Division of Children and Family Services](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T9_C28_S1_S9-28-102.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 9-28-103 Division of Children and Family Services - Powers and duties](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T9_C28_S1_S9-28-103.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 9-28-104 Best interest of the child](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T9_C28_S1_S9-28-104.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 9-28-105 Preference to relative caregivers for a child in foster care](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T9_C28_S1_S9-28-105.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 9-28-106 Religious preference - Removal of barriers to inter-ethnic adoption](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T9_C28_S1_S9-28-106.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 9-28-107 Notice when juvenile transferred to custody of department](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T9_C28_S1_S9-28-107.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 9-28-108 Placement of juveniles - Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T9_C28_S1_S9-28-108.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 9-28-109 Notice of move in foster care placement](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T9_C28_S1_S9-28-109.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 9-28-110 Smoking in the presence of foster children](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T9_C28_S1_S9-28-110.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 9-28-111 Case plans - Definition](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T9_C28_S1_S9-28-111.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 9-28-112 Foster children and educational issues](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T9_C28_S1_S9-28-112.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 9-28-113 Continuity of educational services to foster children](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T9_C28_S1_S9-28-113.md)
- [Ark. Code Ann. § 9-28-114 Foster youth transition](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T9_C28_S1_S9-28-114.md)

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