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Who Is Eligible?

Minimum Standards for Adoptive Parents

  • Single or married adult age 25+
  • US Citizenship required (for single parent) or one spouse must be US Citizen
  • Must clear local background check, DMV check, all abuse / TBI registries (Sex offender, child abuse, and Meth.), be fingerprinted and receive positive, written character references from the 7 designated individuals on their application.  Previous misdemeanor convictions will require a review on a case by case basis; however, there must not be any convictions for crimes against people (such as rape, murder, assault, child abuse, domestic violence, etc.), nor drug / alcohol related convictions during the previous 10 years. Felony convictions are not acceptable. 
  • Documentation of infertility and/or motivation to adopt
  • Documentation by a physician that each person is in good health, having no illnesses or health conditions which would impact their ability to parent or their life expectancy.
  • Must be an active member of a church
  • Documented financial stability & proof of health, house / rental, car and life insurance
  • Successful completion of the home study process