WHAT ARE SOME OF THE REQUIREMENTS TO ADOPT?
You must be at least 21 years old to 55 years old (to the age of 40 years for an infant under 1 year old). A primary caregiver must be an age so that it can be anticipated that he/she can parent the child into adulthood. You may be married (minimum of 2 years), divorced (at least one year), or single. An illness or disability will not prevent you from adopting. It would need to be determined that an illness or disability would not interfere with your ability to parent. You do not have to own your home. Your home must have adequate space and be safe. Safety measures must be in place concerning firearms, dangerous pets, and water hazards. You don t have to have a lot of money. There must be sufficient income/resources to meet the needs of a child. Adoption subsidy may be a resource for an adopted child who is eligible. There is no educational or religious requirement. A criminal record check, driving record check, and a child abuse/neglect check are required. You must be mature, stable,
Adoptive applicants must be at least 21 years of age. In determining what is in the best interests of the child(ren) to be adopted, the adoption specialist will assess each prospective adoptive parents ability to actively parent the prospective adoptee(s). Generally, at least a ten-year difference, and no more than a 45 year difference, between the child and the adoptive parent is preferred. You may be married (minimum of 2 years), divorced (at least one year), or single. An illness or disability will not prevent you from adopting. It would need to be determined that an illness or disability would not interfere with your ability to parent. You do not have to own your home. Your home must have adequate space and be safe. Safety measures must be in place concerning firearms, dangerous pets, and water hazards. You don t have to have a lot of money. There must be sufficient income/resources to meet the needs of a child. Adoption subsidy may be a resource for an adopted child who is eligibl
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