Qualifications for the Adoption of Foster Children
Although the specific requirements to adopt a child from foster care vary by state, you will need to establish that you can provide a safe, permanent home for a child before you will be allowed to adopt. Generally, the requirements for adopting through the foster care system are similar to the licensing requirements for temporary foster families. You must show that you have a safe home, no criminal record and understand the special needs of children in foster care.
Training Classes
Most states require you to take a course in parenting and the dynamics of foster care before you can adopt a child from the dependency system.
Home Study
Before you may adopt a child from foster care, you must pass a home study that assesses the safety, cleanliness and suitability of your home.
Background Check
To adopt a foster child, you and all of your household members must pass criminal and child abuse and neglect background checks.
Health Screening
You must have a physician complete a physical and present you with a certificate of good health before you will be allowed to adopt a child from foster care.
Finances
You must prove through tax returns and pay stubs that you will be able to financially provide for a child's basic needs before you will be allowed to adopt through foster care.
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