The following Eligibility Criteria apply to all applicants to FTC for adoption services, regardless of the country for which an application is made.

YOU ARE ELIGIBLE IF:

Singles:

• You are between 24 and 53 years old; OR
• You are 54 or 55 years old, and in addition to FTC’s standard application, you complete the application addendum
• You haven’t been married more than 3 times.

Married Couples:

• At least one of you is between 24 and 53 years old; OR
• Neither of you is between the above age ranges (24 to 53 years old), but at least one of you is 54 or 55 years old, and in addition to FTC’s standard application, you complete the application addendum.
• Neither of you has been married more than 3 times, including your current marriage.

Mental Health/Criminal History:

Applicants with mental health and/or criminal histories will be separately evaluated by the Director of Social Services.  Such a history does not automatically disqualify an applicant.

Please note that applicants who meet these criteria are not guaranteed approval.  Each applicant is evaluated and approved or disapproved on a case by case basis by FTC’s Director of Social Services.  Approval to begin the adoption process does not mean the applicant is guaranteed to complete an adoption with FTC; continuing eligibility is evaluated throughout the adoptive process.

Please contact us if you have any questions about your eligibility.