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Processing Time
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Application through arriving home with child, approximately 32-36 months with a trend of increasing each month. Waiting Children Program adoptions vary in processing time, from 10-32 months, based on age and special need of child.
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Children Available
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6 months to 14 years old (3-6 yrs. limited availability), both healthy and Waiting Children Prgram available.
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Parents' Ages
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Both spouses must be between 30- and 50-years-old to adopt a healthy child. Both spouses must be between 30- and 55-years-old to adopt a child with special needs. Singles are not permitted to adopt.
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Marriage Status
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Only married couples are allowed to adopt, and must be married a minimum of 2 years.
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Divorce
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Permitted (maximum of two per spouse). Remarried couples must be married for at least 5 years to adopt.
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Children in Family
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No more than four children living in the home for a healthy adoption. On a case-by-case basis, families with more than four children can be considered for a child with special needs.
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Income
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Joint income must be at least $10,000 per member of the household, including your adopted child. The household's net worth must be at least $80,000.
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Criminal History
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No criminal history permitted. Minor instances reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
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Medical History
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No major medical issues permitted. No mental health diagnoses or treatment permitted. No prior diagnosis for any type of cancer. Both parents must have a BMI below 40. Other medical issues reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
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Education
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Both spouses must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
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Travel to Country
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At least one parent must travel. Average stay is 12-15 days.
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