Adoption Laws

Adopting and placing parents need to know about state and federal laws governing adoption. Find information about consent to adopt, advertising law, and other laws that differ from state to state, as well as laws that affect all U.S. adoptions.

State Laws & Compacts

Adoption law differs from state to state. It's important that adopting and placing parents, as well as those searching for family members, learn what these laws allow.

• Access to Adoption Records
• Adult Adoption Laws
• Interstate Adoption: ICPC and ICAMA
• National Directory of Putative Father Registries
• Relinquishment, Consent & Time to Revoke
• Safe Haven Laws & Programs

Federal Laws

Laws enacted by the U.S. government affect and impact adoption and foster care in all states.

• Adoption 2002: One Size Doesn't Fit All
• Child Citizenship Act of 2000
• The Hague Convention
• Hague Convention Becomes U.S. Law

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