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Louisiana Adoption Laws, Page 4

Parties to Adoption

Who May Adopt

Statute: Ch. Code Art. 1198, 1221

  • A single person, age 18 or older
  • A married couple jointly

Who May Be Adopted

Statute: Ch. Code Art. 1198, 1221

  • A child

Who May Place a Child for Adoption

Statute: Ch. Code Art. 1198, 1221

   
  • Private placement
  • Child-placing agency

Credits: Child Welfare Information Gateway (http://www.childwelfare.gov)

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