Families working through homestudy agencies other than CHSFS and adopting from India will need to work with an agency willing to sign a supervisory agreement with CHSFS. Please inquire of your agency before beginning your homestudy.
Generally, applicants 30-45 years of age may adopt an infant from India (Combined married parents' ages can be up to 89). Older parents may be able to adopt a toddler. Age requirements vary by orphanage, please check with our program staff.
If one parent carries an Indian passport or OCI card or an Indian passport, this is considered a domestic placement and the child will be younger at referral, as international clearance is not required.
No adoptive parent can be over 55 years of age.
India will not place a child with a family with a history of substance abuse, criminal background, prospective adoptive parents on medications for psychological issues or a history of unstable relationships.
Married couples may have 0-3 children in the family. Families may choose the sex of the child they wish to adopt (however, this may extend your wait for a referral).
Couples must be married at least five years. One divorce each is allowed. Proof of infertility or secondary infertility is required for Kerala courts..
Adoptive parents of Indian descent are encouraged to apply.
India will not allow the adoption of a child by a gay or lesbian person.
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