Adoption Services

Program Requirements 

Catholic Charities of Central Florida is a licensed child-placing agency. We have requirements for families wishing to adopt that include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Minimum length of marriage of 2 years
  • Resident of one of the following counties: Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Brevard, Volusia, Polk, Marion, Sumter, Lake
  • Membership and participation in a Christian church
  • Financial Stability
  • Minimum 6-week leave of absence for at least one parent after placement of a child in your home
  • Number of previous marriages will be reviewed
  • Minimum age 25 years old, maximum age 45 years old
  • Good Health