State Adoption Laws

An element of adoption that surprises many people who are new to the process is how much adoption laws vary from state to state.  This not only creates legal complexities for interstate adoptions, but some state laws are so restrictive that completing an adoption is prohibitively difficult.  We are raising awareness of this issue and will be advocating for adoption-friendly state policies where they are needed.  Adoption laws should protect the interest of all parties, particularly the children, while making successful adoptions achievable.