The main qualification for adopting a child is the ability to provide a home where there is love and opportunity for a happy and normal childhood.

Married, single or divorced persons may adopt, providing they are in good health and self-supporting. Marion County Children Services can provide financial aid to parents who adopt children with special needs, such as medical problems or special education needs.

Working mothers can continue to work outside the home in many cases, and families can adopt even if they already have children. You need not own your own home.

We invite you to click on a photo to your right to learn more about the children in our custody who are waiting for a loving home.

If you are interested in adopting one of these children, fill out the information request form that is linked below, and a Placement Services
Caseworker will contact you.

Request Form

 

 
Click on each photo
to learn more