Tag Archive for: adoption procedure

Who May Adopt?

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An adoption petition can be filed by anyone. Pursuant to 23 P.A. CS 2312, any individual may become an adopting parent. There is no requirement that a prospective parent be married or in a relationship. An adoption can take place in any county where the natural parents of the child reside. It may also take […]

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Timeline for Adoption

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1. Apply/arrange for home study if non-kinship adoption. 2. Order the Criminal and Child Abuse Checks through (1) Child Abuse History Clearance; (2) PA State Police Criminal Record Check; and (3) FBI Criminal Background Check through the Department of Welfare. 3. Obtain Consent from natural parent(s) no sooner than 72 hours after birth of child. […]

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