Indiana Adoption Laws, Page 4
e-mail
Parties to Adoption
Who May Adopt
Statute: §§ 31-19-2-2; 31-19-2-3; 31-19-2-4- A resident of Indiana may adopt.
- A non-resident may adopt a hard to place child.
- Husband and wife must petition jointly.
Who May Be Adopted
Statute: §§ 31-19-2-2; 31-19-2-1- A child less than age 18
- A person age 18 or older who consents to his adoption by a resident of Indiana
Who May Place a Child for Adoption
Statute: § 31-19-7-1- A licensed child-placing agency
- The Division of Family and Children
Credits: Child Welfare Information Gateway (http://www.childwelfare.gov)
Sponsored Links
Serving birth parents & families in Ohio. Free services to birth parents.
http://www.cfkadopt.org
Transitions Group Home Out-of-home placement and counseling
www.transitionsgrouphome.com
Dedicated to seeking the best wel- fare for the children of the world.
www.adoptions.net
