Since ARCS is based on the belief that honesty, respect, and trust form the basis of healthy human relationships, the adoptions facilitated by ARCS are open. That is, the birth and adoptive parents are encouraged to develop a relationship based on trust and respect for one another.

These extended family relationships are developed so the children will be able to have ongoing relationship opportunities with members of their birth family. This is a child-centered approach to family building through adoption. Our goal is to help the child develop a strong sense of self and identity by having questions about his/her adoption answered and expanded upon as the child goes though various developmental stages.

Our goal is also to provide the child with a secure sense of being loved and cherished by both birth and adoptive parents.