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Illinois Adoption Laws, Page 4

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Parties to Adoption

Who May Adopt

Statute: 750 ILCS 50/2

  • A resident for at least 6 months or a member of the armed forces domiciled in the state for 90 days
  • A reputable adult of either sex
  • A minor with leave of the court
  • Husband and wife residing together must petition jointly; a husband or wife can adopt singly if he or she has been separated for one year or more. It need not be a legal separation.
  • Residency requirement does not apply to a related child or to an agency placement.
       

Who May Be Adopted

Statute: 750 ILCS 50/3

  • Any child
  • Any adult who has resided with the adoptive parent for at least 2 years while the person was a minor or who is related to the adoptive parent

Who May Place a Child for Adoption

Statute: 750 ILCS 50/4.1

  • The Department of Children and Family Services
  • Any agency licensed by the department
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Credits: Illinois Department of Children and Family Services
http://www.state.il.us/dcfs

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