Shared Beginnings
is now
Lifeline Children’s Services
The compassion programs, the impactful services, and the commitment you trusted with Shared Beginnings are now part of Lifeline’s work.

Same care. Same hope.
A stronger future in Arkansas.
This joining of Shared Beginnings into Lifeline is rooted in purpose. By combining Shared Beginnings’ local Arkansas presence with Lifeline’s experience, infrastructure, and network of support, we are able to offer more opportunities and stronger services for expectant parents, birth families, adoptive families, and children across Arkansas.
Expanded Reach & Resources
Lifeline’s long history in adoption, pregnancy support, and family services means that Shared Beginnings’ programs now benefit from a broader network of training, staff support, and funding.
Consistency of Care
The same heart of care, but now backed by Lifeline’s systems. The services you relied on via Shared Beginnings will continue — uninterrupted — and will in many cases grow.
Unified Support for Arkansas Families
Families in central and northwest Arkansas will have a stronger local partner and the continuity of a national organization that understands adoption and pregnancy support deeply.
Focus on the Future
Lifeline’s nationwide and global work gives opportunities for innovation, specialized support, and sustainability. Families in Arkansas will benefit from that strength, while still receiving local, personalized service.
Services
Our Services
Lifeline and Shared Beginnings bring a legacy of adoption support and compassionate pregnancy counseling. Under Lifeline, these services will continue and grow, joined by the Car Seat and Hospital Bag programs Arkansas families know and love.
Adoption Options
We help expectant parents think through adoption as a loving, intentional plan — if that’s the option you choose. We partner with you to explore your hopes, set up your plan for hospital time, choose what kind of adoptive family you desire, and walk with you from pregnancy through placement and beyond.
Car Seats
Shared Beginnings offered Car Seat Safety checks and provided certified car seats to families in need (serving Central & Northwest Arkansas).
Lifeline will continue this program — ensuring children ride safely and families have access to certified installation and car seat support.
Pregnancy Counseling
If you are pregnant and considering your options — parenting, adoption, or other pathways — Lifeline’s pregnancy counseling team is here to provide confidential, compassionate guidance, no cost to you.
Hospital Bags
Shared Beginnings distributed free hospital bags filled with hygiene kits, pajamas, blankets, after-care products and more.
Under Lifeline, this service continues, so expectant moms will still receive those “welcome at birth” resources and care.
What to expect now
If you were connected with Shared Beginnings, your point of contact will transition seamlessly to Lifeline – you may receive a welcome email or call from a Lifeline representative.
- Your existing services, plans, or support will continue without interruption.
- Lifeline will be adding local Arkansas events, support groups, and expanded service options – we’ll keep you updated.
- Questions? Just reach out to the Lifeline Arkansas office and mention you were working with Shared Beginnings – we’ll help you find your next step.
Connect
Get in touch
We’re here to support Arkansas families. For more information about adoption, pregnancy counseling, or the car-seat and hospital bag programs:
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1-800-875-5595 (National Lifeline pregnancy help line)
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(205) 967-0811 (Local Lifeline pregnancy help line)
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1845 Main Dr. Fayetteville, AR
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