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To foster parent or adopt from foster care in Connecticut, you must: Be 21 years of age or older. Be able to provide a loving, safe home. Have sufficient income to meet your own financial needs. Pass background checks with both local police and the FBI. Attend a 10-week training program. Complete an adoption home study.

The process is free and only ?costs? your time and commitment. DCF provides training and support throughout the process. Upon placement into your home you receive a medical and financial subsidy and most children are eligible for this subsidy to continue after the finalization of the adoption, until young adulthood.

Stepparent adoption requires permission of both biological parents when they are present in the child's life. The court waives parental consent with evidence of neglect, incarceration or proof of unfitness.

What are the laws and qualifications for adopting a child in Connecticut? Any adult may adopt in Connecticut. The sexual orientation of the prospective adoptive parent(s) may be considered when placing a child for adoption. A husband and wife must adopt jointly unless an exception is made by the court.

Many might think you need to own a home, be married, have already parented, or have a medical background to become an adoptive parent; but none of that is true. The process is free and only ?costs? your time and commitment. DCF provides training and support throughout the process.

In order to adopt a child in Connecticut, you must have an income sufficient to support a child, own or rent a home with at least 2 bedrooms, pass a background check, and complete a home study. Applicants must be at least 21 years old and may be single, married, divorced, or widowed.