In the fall of 2024, the Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS) mailed letters to parents who once had an open dependecy and/or severance case.
Did you receive a letter? Visit the DCS letter page for more information.
Adult Adoption
You may use these forms if the following factors apply to your situation:
- You, or the person you are asking to adopt, are a resident of the county where you are filing this request.
- You want to ask the Court to adopt either another adult person who is at least 18 years of age and not more than 21 years of age; OR
- You want to ask the Court to adopt an adult person who is your current or previous stepchild, or a niece, nephew, cousin or grandchild; OR
- You are a foster parent, and want to ask the Court to adopt an adult person who was placed in your care as a juvenile, and you have maintained a familial relationship with that person for five or more years, AND
- The adult you are asking to adopt consents to the adoption, AND
- (If applicable) The spouse of the Adopter and/or Adoptee consent to the adoption, AND
- (If applicable) You understand that any name change that results from this adoption will neither harm your rights nor release you from any obligations or liabilities incurred from your current name.