Non-Departmental Adoptions

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Non-Departmental Adoptions in Oregon

Non-Departmental Adoption
​Non-Departmental adoptions in Oregon are those that are finalized in an Oregon court for a child who is not in the custody of the Department of Human Services (DHS). These adoptions can be:
 
  • Re-adoption
  • Independent adoption (includes step-parent, second-parent, relative and non-related)
  • Private agency adoption
  • Out-of-state public agency adoption

​Filing Requirements

Non-Departmental petition-filing requirements:
 

​Resources

Resources available:
 

​Background Checks

Criminal history and Child Abuse and Neglect (CAN)​ registry checks are required for all prospective adoptive parents and adult members of their households.