What it takes to adopt/ foster
You can adopt or foster a child if you are:
- A Ugandan citizen
- A non-Ugandan with proof of residence in Uganda and willing to stay for at least 3 years after adopting
- 25 years or older, and at least 21 years older than the child you wish to adopt
- Married or single (except, single applicants can only adopt children of the same sex as themselves, by law)
- Willing to undergo assessment by a Social Worker and Probation Officer
- Able to cater for the basic needs of a child
Ugandans Adopt does not charge any fees for the adoption.