To adopt a healthy 0 - 59 month old or 2 siblings 0-6 years:

Marriage

Couples must be married a minimum of one year.*

Age

• Both applicants must be 25 to 45 years of age.
• Both parents have to be least 15 years older than the child assigned to them, but not more than 45 years older than the child.

Citizenship

At least one applicant must be a US citizen.

History

• No major medical issues.
• No criminal history.

To adopt a healthy child 5-9 years or 2 siblings with the oldest sibling between 7 and 9 years:

Marriage

Couples must be married a minimum of one year.*

Age

• Both applicants must be 26-50 years.
• Both parents have to be least 15 years older than the child assigned to them, but not more than 45 years older than the child.

Citizenship

At least one applicant must be a US citizen.

Other

Both parents are required to travel.

The age criteria is waived for families adopting a child 10+ years of age, 3+ siblings of any age, or a child of any age with a physical or psychological special need.

*Gladney requirement