Linking Hearts Adoption Project Army Community Service (ACS) and the Pulaski County Division of Family Services provide adoption options for military families interested in adoption. An office is located in Army Community Service Center for easier access by military families. An annual Linking Hearts Adoption Sponsorship Picnic is conducted each year during the month of June that allows families interested in adopting and opportunity to interact with children who are available for adoption. The Division of Family Services, Area Advisory Council on Adoption, and Fort Leonard Wood jointly sponsor the annual "Linking Hearts" adoption project. The Family Advocacy Program (FAP) of Army Community Service is the primary coordination activity on Fort Leonard Wood that plans and conducts this event. Approximately 50 to 75 foster care children available for adoption and their volunteer chaperons visit Fort Leonard Wood. Families interested in adopting a child can also have an opportunity to interact with the children. This event is primarily a minority recruitment event. Given the diverse backgrounds of military personnel, the program facilitates the placement of minority and special needs’ children. Approximately 83 percent of the children awaiting adoption are African-American or biracial. Links: Missouri Adoption Photo-Listing Adoption Center of Washington Adoption Travel Information Foster Parents Resource Center | 
