ABOUT US
Shared Beginnings began with a desire to restore voice and choice to expectant women who are considering adoption. We link arms with these brave women, connect them to community resources, and help them make informed decisions along the way.
Our dedicated team at Shared Beginnings supports birth moms at any time in their post placement journey and assists pregnant moms considering making an adoption plan for their baby. From the first call with us and long after the adoption process is finalized, we are here for you.
This is our Mission
Empowering the community to build healthy families by supporting pregnant women, first families, adoptees and adoptive families.
This is our Vision
We seek to humanize the legal process of adoption by raising the standards for ethical practices across Arkansas.

MICHAELA MONTIE
About Michaela

JULIA HUDSON
About Julia

SARAH JETTON
About Sarah

ANDREW HEATH
About Andrew

EVELYN JAMES-JARVIS
About Evelyn

EMILY POAGE
About Emily

MARCI DOWNING
About Marci

KRISTIN TANKSLEY
About Kristin

Rachel Tucker
About Rachel

OPRAH LEIT
About Oprah

Martha Newman
About Martha

Allyson Richert
About Allyson
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