Only married couples may adopt jointly. The adoptive parent and the child do not have to be the same race, color, or of the same national origin DCFS follows Interethnic Adoption Provisions amending the Multiethnic Placement Act of 1994, section 1801. DCFS does not deny any person the opportunity to become an adoptive parent on the basis of race, color, or national origin of the adoptive or foster parent or the child involved. DCFS recommends attempts to resolve complaints occur through the chain of command as a first step in resolving concerns. Prospective foster and adoptive parents have the right to proceed with grievance procedures.
Adoption benefits both the adoptive parent and the child.
Ad the adoptive parent, you can make all of the parenting decisions where a foster parent or relative guardian cannot. This allows you to live anywhere, travel anywhere and make all religious, medical, and educational choices for your child. DCFS and the court and foster care licensing are no longer involved in these decisions. Changing a child's name or birth certificate becomes your choice. You make all the decisions about contact with other relatives and birth parents.