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How old do you have to be to adopt?

i live in Florida, if its different in each state. also how old do have to be to foster a child you want to adopt?


    




kateiskate
Generally the minimum age to foster in Florida is 21. But it would really depend on the age of the child placed with you as they do not like to place children with parents where there is not a significant age difference.

http://www.childnetswfl.org/foster_parents.php


~AngelPrincess~
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I think It is 18 to foster and 21 to adopt


mom of many
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most states say 21 for both foster and to adopt


Deanna W
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no, I'm not trying to adopt I am tying to prvent adoption. I need a little advice which another person who may be able to relate?





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