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Parties to An Adoption

Missouri

Who May Adopt

Statute: § 453.010

• Any person, regardless of residence

• A person who petitions jointly with his spouse

Who May Be Adopted

Statute: § 453.010

Any child

Who May Place a Child for Adoption

Statute: § 453.014

• The Division of Family Services of the Department of Social Services

• A licensed child-placing agency

• The child's parent(s)

• An intermediary, including an attorney, physician, or clergyman

© This information is from the National Adoption Information Clearinghouse.

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