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The process is free. In fact, you may be eligible to receive a monthly adoption subsidy until the child turns 18. In addition, DCS provides for the child's health insurance and covers the costs for an adoption attorney.

If the other biological parent consents to the adoption, it is a relatively simple process. If the other biological parent does not consent, then termination of parental rights is required prior to a Stepparent Adoption.

Arizona adoption records are sealed in Arizona for 99 years, but a Confidential Intermediary may be able to help you. For more information visit the Confidential Intermediary Program site. For adoptions over 99 years old, check with the Arizona State Archives or the county Superior Court in which the adoption occurred.

The applicant has ever been convicted of felony child abuse or neglect; spousal abuse; a crime against children (including child ography); or a crime involving violence, including rape, sexual assault, or homicide but not including other types of physical assault or battery.

Adoption requirements in Arizona prohibit placement of a child with an adult (except a parent) who has been convicted of certain felony crimes such as assault, battery, human trafficking, sex trafficking, or drug offenses. Completion of an adoption home study is one of the qualifications to adopt a child in Arizona.

You must be at least 21 years old to foster and at least 18 years old to adopt. You ? and all adults in your household ? must pass a FBI and local criminal background check and have a Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card issued by the Department of Public Safety.