Kentucky Adoption Laws, Page 4
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Parties to Adoption
Who May Adopt
Statute: § 199.470- Any person age 18 or older
- A resident for at least 12 months
- Husband and wife jointly
Who May Be Adopted
Statute: § 199.470
- Any child
Who May Place a Child for Adoption
Statute: §§ 199.470; 199.473- A licensed agency
- The State Cabinet
- All other persons must have permission of the Cabinet to place or receive a child.
Credits: Child Welfare Information Gateway (http://www.childwelfare.gov)
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