Who is eligible to adopt from Ethiopia?
In order to adopt an infant from Ethiopia, parents should be married couples between the ages of 25-45. Single adoptive parents will be considered on a case-by-case basis and should also be between the ages of 25-45. Single adopters will be required to provide a statement that they are heterosexual. Any potential adoptive parents over the age of 45 will be considered on a case-by-case basis for an older child. Married couples should be married at least one year. Ethiopia prefers that you be married at least five years, but will accept a family who has been married for one year. Persons previously divorced are also permitted to adopt. Families who already have children in the home are allowed to adopt from Ethiopia. However, Ethiopia prefers that there not be more than five children currently in the home.
