Who May Adopt, Be Adopted, or Place a Child for Adoption - Washington
Date: January 2020
Who May Adopt
Citation: Rev. Code § 26.33.140
Any person who is legally competent and age 18 or older may adopt.
Who May Be Adopted
Citation: Rev. Code § 26.33.140
Any person, regardless of age or residence, may be adopted.
Who May Place a Child for Adoption
Citation: Rev. Code § 26.33.160
Consent for an adoption, if applicable, shall be required of the following:
- The child's parent or legal guardian
- The Department of Social and Health Services
- A child-placing agency