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Pennsylvania Adoption Laws
More Information on Adoption Laws
| Code Section | Tit. 23 §§2101 to 2910; No |
| Who May Be Adopted | Any person |
| Age that Child's Consent Needed | 12 years and older |
| Who May Adopt | Any person |
| Home Residency Required Prior to Finalization of Adoption? | Not required, but may do temporary placement |
| State Agency/Court | Pennsylvania Adoption Cooperative Exchange (PACE) in Dept. of Public Welfare/Common Pleas |
| Statute of Limitations to Challenge | Not specified |
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