What would make me ineligible to adopt a child?

What would make me ineligible to adopt a child?

Jennifer Perry (Executive Director, Children's Action Network) gives expert video advice on: Who can adopt a child?; What would make me ineligible to adopt a child?; Which is adopted more - boys or girls? and more...

The adoption requirements vary from state to state. However, there are three areas in general that would most likely prevent you from being able to adopt. Those traits that would make you ineligible to adopt are if you have committed a felony, if you've been convicted of child abuse and if you are financially unable to care for the child.