For Hopeful Adoptive Families
Who Can Adopt a Baby?
Most adults who meet their state's home study requirements can adopt a baby through a licensed adoption agency. We welcome married couples, single adults, and LGBTQ+ families.
Typical Eligibility
- ●Age 21 or older (some states require 25+)
- ●Married couples, unmarried couples, single adults, and LGBTQ+ families all welcomed
- ●Financial stability (no specific income threshold)
- ●Clear background checks (criminal, child abuse registry, FBI)
- ●Safe, stable home (owned or rented, both are fine)
- ●Good general health (not perfection, capability)
- ●Successful completion of a state-licensed home study
What We Don't Require
- Home ownership, renting is fine
- A minimum income, we look for stability, not wealth
- Having no other children, many families already parent
- A specific religion, non-denominational agency
Requirements Vary by State
Your home study is completed by a state-licensed provider in your home state. Specific requirements, age minimums, documentation, training hours, vary. We refer you to trusted providers where needed and walk you through each state's rules.
Why A Act of Love
Why Families & Birth Parents Choose Act of Love
Founded in 1993
Founded by an adoptive mother. Many on our team are adoptive parents or adoptees themselves.
Thousands of Adoptions
Birth moms and adoptive families in Utah and many other states have trusted us.
Over 129 Reviews
One of the Top-Reviewed adoption agencies in the country from birth moms and families we have served.
Full Service Agency
Providing services for birth parents and adoptive families.
Free, No-Obligation
Get Your Free Application Packet
Tell us a little about your family and we'll send your application packet, everything you need to begin. A member of our team follows up within 24 hours. No pressure.