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BOARD: Topics of Interest for Adoptive Families » What Legal Concerns are there in Adoption?

TOPIC: Can a person adpot a kid if they have a felony?

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Laura T.Posted: Oct 11, 2006 04:11:16 PM
Definitely not if the felony is listed in your state child abuse registry. It may be possible depending on what the felony is and how many years it has been since the felony. It would up to the descretion of the person or agency doing your home study.

JimmyPosted: Mar 30, 2006 12:57:10 AM
Can a person witha felony adopt a kid as long as it doest pertan to a kid?



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