Maryland Adoption Laws, Page 4

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Parties to Adoption

Who May Adopt

Statute: Family Law § 5-309

• Any adult, regardless of marital status

Who May Be Adopted

Statute: Family Law § 5-307

• Any person, whether minor or adult

Who May Place a Child for Adoption

• The birth parent(s)
  
• A child placement agency that has been awarded guardianship

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

Caring for Kids Adoptions

Serving birth parents & families in Ohio. Free services to birth parents.

http://www.cfkadopt.org

Dove Adoptions Int'l

Dedicated to seeking the best wel- fare for the children of the world.

www.adoptions.net

Adoption Connection

Making Sure Babies are Happy. Find a loving family for your baby.

www.AdoptionConnection.org