Adoption creates a permanent family—and gives a child the stability, love, and belonging they deserve.
Adoption is the permanent, legal transfer of parental rights from one person or couple to another. Adoptive parents have the same rights and responsibilities as biological parents.
Hundreds of thousands of children are in foster care. A stable home and unconditional love can make an enormous difference in a child’s development and growth.
Anyone who is at least 18 years old may apply. You may be single, married, divorced, or widowed; own or rent your home; and must have a stable income.
Keeping Kids Safe works to help children and adoptive families achieve permanency. Fees are charged to help offset staffing and administrative costs associated with completing an adoption.
Children don’t need perfect parents. They need someone who will love and care for them—and provide a forever home.How do I get started?
