Requirements For Adopting Couples

• Be of the Christian faith and both active members of the same church, where both of you attend weekly
• Be at least 21 years old
• Married at least 2 years *
• Have a normal life expectancy
• Have not declared bankruptcy in the last 24 months
• At least one spouse must be a US citizen
• Be able to meet the financial expenses of the adoptive placement and support the child
• Applicants must be willing to meet birth parents’ requests regarding openness in adoption.

*If it is the second marriage for either party, you and your spouse must be married for at least three years. If it is a third marriage for either party, you and your spouse must be married at least five years.