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Indiana Who May Adopt Statute: §§ 31-19-2-2; 31-19-2-3; 31-19-2-4 • A resident of Indiana may adopt. • A non-resident may adopt a hard to place child. • Husband and wife must petition jointly. Who May Be Adopted Statute: §§ 31-19-2-2; 31-19-2-1 • A child less than age 18 • A person age 18 or older who consents to his adoption by a resident of Indiana Who May Place a Child for Adoption Statute: § 31-19-7-1 • A licensed child-placing agency • The Division of Family and Children © This information is from the National Adoption Information Clearinghouse. If you are an adoption professional and have updated information for this portion of our site let us know by contacting us at 1-800-ADOPTION or e-mail us at editors@americanadoptions.com. DISCLAIMER
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