Kentucky Parties to Adoption Law
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Who May AdoptStatute:
§ 199.470
Any person age 18 or older
A resident for at least 12 months
Husband and wife jointly
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Who May Be Adopted
Statute:
§ 199.470
Any child
Who May Place a Child for Adoption
Statute:
§§ 199.470; 199.473
A licensed agency
The State Cabinet
All other persons must have permission of the Cabinet to place or receive a child
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