Typically, what is the youngest age they will let a couple adopt an older teenager? How about adoption in

Question

general?

Answer 1

Typically, the adoptive parents should be at least 15 years older than the child.  Most adoption agencies/programs stick to this pretty closely.  The exception would likely be kinship adoption, such as a 21 year old getting custody of their 12 year old sibling.

Answer 2

15 years older than the child is a minimum

Answer 3

I think 21. But, there is alot more then age alone so im am sure as long as you are over 18 and have everything they need maybe it will work out.  

Answer 4

Depending on the agency you should be at least 15 years older then the child. Your finacial and family situation is more important