| – | Morocco | Thailand | Jamaica | Primary Provider | Korea |
| Age of Applicant | 25 – 49 years old; applicants 49 years to 55 must be open to a child over 3 years old. Those over 55 must be open to a child 5 and older and will be considered on a case-by-case basis. | 25 to 40 | 25 and older | | Both spouses must be under the age of 45 at child placement, under 42 is recommended when starting the process. |
| Marital Status | Single women and married couples with no more than 12 years of age difference between spouses. | 3 years, not more than two divorces. | Single women and men, and married couples. No more than one divorce in total for each spouse. No more than one divorce in total for each spouse | | 3 years, no more than one divorce per spouse. |
| Age at placement | 5 months and older | 3 years and older | | | 18 to 30 months |
| Gender Preference | No Preference allowed | Permitted but not recommended. Length of time will be much longer if requesting a girl. | | | 18 to 30 months |
| Family Composition | Preference is given to families who have no children. One child in the home is permitted. Exceptions can be made for families adopting a waiting child. | Documented infertility with no children. | Preference is given to families who have no children. The maximum number of children in the home is four. Exceptions can be considered on a case-by-case basis. | | No more than 4 children |
| Income | Financially Secure | Financial security | Families should be financially stable | | Combined income of $35,000 with financial security. |
| Health | Excellent health without major medical concerns. | Excellent health without major medical concerns. | Good health without major medical concerns. | | Combined income of $35,000 with financial security. |
| Mental Health | Considered on a case-by-case basis. No severe conditions. | Considered on a case-by-case basis. A psychological report is required for all applicants. | Considered on a case-by-case basis; no severe conditions. | | Combined income of $35,000 with financial security. |
| Education | High School diploma or equivalent education. | None stated. | Minimum of a high school diploma. | | High school diploma. |
| Prior Arrest | Minor offenses older than five years are considered on a case-by-case basis; no drug offenses. | Would consider minor offenses older than 5 years. | Minor offenses older than five years are considered on a case-by-case basis; no drug offenses. | | Combined income of $35,000 with financial security. |
| Length of Time | 15 to 20 months, Being open to an older child or a child with some identified conditions can shorten the time, sometimes considerably. | 24 to 36 months | | | We are not accepting New applicants at this time. |
| Placements | In all states. | In all states. | | | In all states. |
| Waivers | When adopting a waiting child, some requirements may be waived. | Age restriction may be extended when adopting an older or waiting child. | | | Special permission will be given up to age 49, at placement for applicants of Korean Heritage. |
