Who is eligible to adopt?
You must be at least 21 years of age and if married, be married for at least one year. Adoption-Link accepts applications from non-traditional families, e.g. families with biological children, unmarried and gay/lesbian couples, etc. The Agency does not discriminate on the basis of race, culture or national origin. The following are some criteria for concern regarding pre-adoptive families seeking to apply or be home studied: • Unacceptable degree of Racism • Confirmed criminal/child abuse record • High degree of parental self-absorption • Serious physical/mental health issues • Poor relationships between partners • Living conditions/environment/location not conductive to well being of a child • Failure to disclose important information that could affect the well-being of a child • Lack of personal boundaries/poor judgment in relationships with staff persons and/or birth parents • Coping inappropriately with the stress, disappointment, and/or uncertainty of the adoption process NOTE: An
