To be eligible for the SJI program, the following must be true:
Your under 21 years old when you file
You are not married
You are in the United States when you file
You have been abused, neglected, or abandoned
This history makes it impossible for you to be reunited with your parents
There is an individual in the US who is willing to act as your guardian
A Family Court Judge must issue a special Order granting your guardian custody.