What would DIS-QUALIFY someone from Being an Adoptive or Foster Parent
I have had a few couples reach out to me lately and ask me a few questions I didn't know the answers to. You'd think after 4 home studies, 5 adoptions, involving 3 different states, that we'd KNOW IT ALL.... But, Alas, we DON'T so, the next logical thing to do was ASK .... I'm putting the answers BELOW: Here's what Lutheran Family Services said: When thinking about adoption or foster care, many people have questions or even anxiety about whether they are eligible. There are a few disqualifying things such as : you must be 21 and have no felony criminal or child abuse history. For adoption, every agency may have different requirements around religion, same sex couples, single persons or age. International adoptions have many criteria based on the country and can include age, BMI, medication for mental health issues. The important thing for all agencies is to place children in homes that are safe and nurturing. Agencies are not looking for ...