Tennessee Adoption Laws, Page 4
Parties to Adoption
Who May Adopt
Statute: § 36-1-115
- Any person over age 18 who has been a resident for at least 6 months may adopt, with the following stipulations:
- Spouses must petition jointly.
- Foster parents are given first preference on adopting their foster child.
- Spouses must petition jointly.
Who May Be Adopted
Statute: § 36-1-115
- Any person
Who May Place a Child for Adoption
Statute: § 36-1-108
- A parent
- The department
- A licensed child-placing agency
- A licensed clinical social worker
Credits: Child Welfare Information Gateway (http://www.childwelfare.gov)
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