Parties to An Adoption
Kentucky
Who May Adopt
Statute: § 199.470
• Any person
age 18 or older
• A resident
for at least 12 months
• Husband and
wife jointly
Who May Be Adopted
Statute: § 199.470
Any child
Who May Place a Child for Adoption
Statute: §§ 199.470; 199.473
• A licensed
agency
• The State
Cabinet
All other persons must have permission of the
Cabinet to place or receive a child.
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