California Adoption Laws, Page 4
Parties to Adoption
Who May Adopt
Statute: Family Code §§ 8600; 8601
- An adult at least 10 years older than the child, except under conditions specified
Who May Be Adopted
Statute: Family Code § 8600
- An unmarried minor
Who May Place a Child for Adoption
Statute: Family Code §§ 8801.5; 8704- The child's birth parent
- A licensed adoption agency
- The department
Credits: Child Welfare Information Gateway (http://www.childwelfare.gov)
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