Requirements for International Adoption

A prospective adoptive parent will be considered as a candidate for an International Adoption Homestudy if they meet the following criteria:

• Couples must be married at least one-year and meet the marriage requirements of the country they are adopting from.

• Adoptive parent must be in reasonably good health. Individuals who are in remission from cancer, or have received alcohol and/or drug therapy, will be assessed on a case by case basis.

• Adoptive parent will have an income adequate to provide for the daily living of a child and meet the USCIS minimum income requirement.

• Adoptive parent must notify the agency immediately if a successful pregnancy is achieved.

• Adoptive parent must understand the youngest child in their home must be at least one year of age before they will be considered for a homestudy.

• Adoptive parent will be assessed on a case-by-case basis for approval to adopt more than one child at a time.

• Single individuals may apply with the agency.

• Criteria limits may be adjusted in the case of children with special needs.

• All candidates must meet the State of Wisconsin requirements for adoption homestudies.