Programs At A Glance
Eligibility Requirements
| – | Morocco | Pakistan | Thailand | Korea | Jamaica | Primary Provider |
| Age of Applicant | 25 – 49 years old; applicants 49 years to 55 must be open to a child over 3 years old. Those over 55 must be open to a child 5 and older and will be considered on a case-by-case basis | Between 25 and 49 years old | 25 to 40 | Both spouses must be under the age of 45 at child placement, under 42 is recommended when starting the process | 25 and older | |
| Marital Status | Single women and married couples with no more than 12 years of age difference between spouses | Married 2 or more years, with no more than a 12-year age difference between spouses | 3 years, not more than two divorces. | 3 years, no more than one divorce per spouse | Single women and men, and married couples. No more than one divorce in total for each spouse. No more than one divorce in total for each spouse | |
| Age at placement | 5 months and older | Infants, newborn to a few months, healthy or with minor medical issues | 3 years and older | 18 to 30 months | ||
| Gender Preference | No preference allowed | Gender preference is strongly discouraged | Permitted but not recommended. Length of time will be much longer if requesting a girl. | No preference allowed | ||
| Family Composition | Preference is given to families who have no children. One child in the home is permitted. Exceptions can be made for families adopting a waiting child | Preference to families with no children, but one child in the home is permitted | Documented infertility with no children. | No more than 4 children | Preference is given to families who have no children. The maximum number of children in the home is four. Exceptions can be considered on a case-by-case basis | |
| Income | Financially Secure | Financially Secure | Financial security | Combined income of $35,000 with financial security | Families should be financially stable | |
| Health | Excellent health without major medical concerns | Excellent health without major medical concerns or conditions | Excellent health without major medical concerns. | Excellent health without major medical concerns | Good health without major medical concerns. | |
| Mental Health | Considered on a case-by-case basis. No severe conditions | Excellent health without major medical concerns or conditions | Considered on a case-by-case basis. A psychological report is required for all applicants. | Medication or counseling for a mental health condition are a concern | Considered on a case-by-case basis; no severe conditions. | |
| Education | High School diploma or equivalent education | High School diploma or equivalent education | None stated. | High school diploma. | Minimum of a high school diploma. | |
| Prior Arrest | Minor offenses older than five years are considered on a case-by-case basis; no drug offenses | Minor offenses older than five years are considered case-by-case; no drug offenses. | Would consider minor offenses older than 5 years. | If either parent has an arrest, please contact us or submit a pre-application. Most minor arrests would not be disqualifying | Minor offenses older than five years are considered on a case-by-case basis; no drug offenses. | |
| Length of Time (Home Study to Placement) | 15 to 24 months, Being open to an older child or a child with some identified conditions can shorten the time, sometimes considerably. | Less than 15 months. | 24 to 36 months | If accepted into the program, length of time is less than a year | ||
| Placements | In all states | In all states | In all states | In all states. | ||
| Waivers | When adopting a waiting child, some requirements may be waived | For unique circumstances, some requirements may be waived | Age restriction may be extended when adopting an older or waiting child | Special permission will be given up to age 49, at placement for applicants of Korean Heritage. |
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