Who May Adopt, Be Adopted, or Place a Child for Adoption - Vermont

Who May Adopt

Citation: Ann. Stat. Tit. 15A, § 1-102

The following persons may adopt:

• Any person
• A parent's partner

Who May Be Adopted

Citation: Ann. Stat. Tit. 15A, § 1-102

Any person may be adopted.

Who May Place a Child for Adoption

Citation: Ann. Stat. Tit. 15A, § 2-101

Only the following entities may place a child for adoption:

• The parent having legal and physical custody
• A guardian who has been expressly authorized to place the child for adoption
• An agency to which the child has been relinquished
• An agency expressly authorized to place the minor for adoption by a court order