Foster or Adopt

Steps involved in becoming a Foster/Adopt Family

You are eligible to foster/adopt in the state of Arizona if you meet the following criteria:

• Married, single, divorced, or widowed
• At least 21 years of age to foster/At least 18 years of age to adopt
• Legal U.S. and Arizona resident
• Apartment dweller, renter, or homeowner
• Able to pass a fingerprint-based criminal history records check
• Able to meet your household’s financial needs
• Physically and mentally healthy

Make a decision to pursue becoming a foster or adoptive parent. Orientation is your next step. In Arizona, you may attend either a Faith-Based State orientation or the General State Orientation. Orientation will prepare you to take the next step of choosing an agency. Click here to learn more about orientation.