{"id":67,"date":"2025-04-15T13:39:37","date_gmt":"2025-04-15T04:39:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.issj.org\/adoption-web-en\/?page_id=67"},"modified":"2025-12-23T12:07:06","modified_gmt":"2025-12-23T03:07:06","slug":"paps","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.issj.org\/adoption-web-en\/paps\/","title":{"rendered":"Prospective Adoptive Parents"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.issj.org\/en\/\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-emboss_box\">Many of the ISSJ\u2019s prospective adoptive children live in infant homes or children\u2019s homes. We are seeking prospective adoptive parents who will welcome these children warmly and raise them in loving homes, in lieu of the children\u2019s birth parents. Here at ISSJ, our top priority with regards to adoption support is the welfare of the child in need of a home. We will watch over the birth of the new family, and provide long-term support for their subsequent steps in life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"swell-block-linkList is-style-default -border\" style=\"--the-fz:0.8em;--the-color:var(--color_main)\">\n<li class=\"swell-block-linkList__item\"><a class=\"swell-block-linkList__link\" href=\"#1\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"swl-svg-chevronRight swell-block-linkList__icon -left\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" viewBox=\"0 0 48 48\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"m33 25.1-13.1 13c-.8.8-2 .8-2.8 0-.8-.8-.8-2 0-2.8L28.4 24 17.1 12.7c-.8-.8-.8-2 0-2.8.8-.8 2-.8 2.8 0l13.1 13c.6.6.6 1.6 0 2.2z\" \/><\/svg><span class=\"swell-block-linkList__text\">The Adoptive Parents We Look for<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"swell-block-linkList__item\"><a class=\"swell-block-linkList__link\" href=\"#2\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"swl-svg-chevronRight swell-block-linkList__icon -left\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" viewBox=\"0 0 48 48\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"m33 25.1-13.1 13c-.8.8-2 .8-2.8 0-.8-.8-.8-2 0-2.8L28.4 24 17.1 12.7c-.8-.8-.8-2 0-2.8.8-.8 2-.8 2.8 0l13.1 13c.6.6.6 1.6 0 2.2z\" \/><\/svg><span class=\"swell-block-linkList__text\">Registration requirements<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"swell-block-linkList__item\"><a class=\"swell-block-linkList__link\" href=\"#3\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"swl-svg-chevronRight swell-block-linkList__icon -left\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" viewBox=\"0 0 48 48\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"m33 25.1-13.1 13c-.8.8-2 .8-2.8 0-.8-.8-.8-2 0-2.8L28.4 24 17.1 12.7c-.8-.8-.8-2 0-2.8.8-.8 2-.8 2.8 0l13.1 13c.6.6.6 1.6 0 2.2z\" \/><\/svg><span class=\"swell-block-linkList__text\">Adoption Procedure<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"swell-block-linkList__item\"><a class=\"swell-block-linkList__link\" href=\"#4\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"swl-svg-chevronRight swell-block-linkList__icon -left\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" viewBox=\"0 0 48 48\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"m33 25.1-13.1 13c-.8.8-2 .8-2.8 0-.8-.8-.8-2 0-2.8L28.4 24 17.1 12.7c-.8-.8-.8-2 0-2.8.8-.8 2-.8 2.8 0l13.1 13c.6.6.6 1.6 0 2.2z\" \/><\/svg><span class=\"swell-block-linkList__text\">Adoption Service Fee<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"swell-block-linkList__item\"><a class=\"swell-block-linkList__link\" href=\"#5\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"swl-svg-chevronRight swell-block-linkList__icon -left\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" viewBox=\"0 0 48 48\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"m33 25.1-13.1 13c-.8.8-2 .8-2.8 0-.8-.8-.8-2 0-2.8L28.4 24 17.1 12.7c-.8-.8-.8-2 0-2.8.8-.8 2-.8 2.8 0l13.1 13c.6.6.6 1.6 0 2.2z\" \/><\/svg><span class=\"swell-block-linkList__text\">After Adopting a Child<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"swell-block-linkList__item\"><a class=\"swell-block-linkList__link\" href=\"#5\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"swl-svg-chevronRight swell-block-linkList__icon -left\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" viewBox=\"0 0 48 48\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"m33 25.1-13.1 13c-.8.8-2 .8-2.8 0-.8-.8-.8-2 0-2.8L28.4 24 17.1 12.7c-.8-.8-.8-2 0-2.8.8-.8 2-.8 2.8 0l13.1 13c.6.6.6 1.6 0 2.2z\" \/><\/svg><span class=\"swell-block-linkList__text\">Previous Adoption Cases<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"swell-block-linkList__item\"><a class=\"swell-block-linkList__link\" href=\"#6\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"swl-svg-chevronRight swell-block-linkList__icon -left\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" viewBox=\"0 0 48 48\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"m33 25.1-13.1 13c-.8.8-2 .8-2.8 0-.8-.8-.8-2 0-2.8L28.4 24 17.1 12.7c-.8-.8-.8-2 0-2.8.8-.8 2-.8 2.8 0l13.1 13c.6.6.6 1.6 0 2.2z\" \/><\/svg><span class=\"swell-block-linkList__text\">Group Orientation<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"swell-block-linkList__item\"><a class=\"swell-block-linkList__link\" href=\"#8\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"swl-svg-chevronRight swell-block-linkList__icon -left\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" viewBox=\"0 0 48 48\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"m33 25.1-13.1 13c-.8.8-2 .8-2.8 0-.8-.8-.8-2 0-2.8L28.4 24 17.1 12.7c-.8-.8-.8-2 0-2.8.8-.8 2-.8 2.8 0l13.1 13c.6.6.6 1.6 0 2.2z\" \/><\/svg><span class=\"swell-block-linkList__text\">Q &amp; A<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide has-text-align-center is-style-default has-pale-ocean-gradient-background has-background\" id=\"1\"><strong>The Adoptive Parents We Look for<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Adoption provides children an opportunity to grow up in a loving family. Children have already experienced great loss and sorrow since they were separated from birth parent, and left institution where they have felt like home. That is why we look for adoptive parents who are open-minded and able to give feeling of safe and therapeutic support to children, and our prospective adoptive parents are expected to have qualities as below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border -border04 has-swl-pale-01-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list -list-under-dashed has-small-font-size\">\n<li>Having enough stamina and energy for bringing up children<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Able to control over their own feelings and emotions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accepting trauma or attachment disorder children may have<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Giving consideration to children\u2019s subconscious mind<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keeping psychosocial distance with children<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Looking at the positive side and giving words of praise to children<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Having a sense of humor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Good at time management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Being creative<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Setting an appropriate target<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Understanding the importance of children\u2019s identity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supportive when children try to search their roots<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Able to face the issue of gender or sexuality<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ready to be a healing parent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accepting children as they are<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Able to seeking help to others and use support resources<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide has-text-align-center is-style-default has-pale-ocean-gradient-background has-background\" id=\"2\">Registration requirements<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\" style=\"letter-spacing:1.1px;line-height:2.1\"><strong><span class=\"swl-marker mark_orange\">Please check before applying for orientation.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border -border04 has-swl-pale-01-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-num_circle -list-under-dashed has-small-font-size\">\n<li><strong>Prospective adoptive parents (PAPs) who reside in Japan on a long-term basis<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Couples having at least three years stable marital relationship<\/strong>\u3000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Financially capable<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Not on fertility treatment<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Age difference between both of the applicants and children shall be under 45 years at the time of placement<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>If the the prospective adoptive parents (PAPs) have their own birth child(ren), the youngest one shall be 1-year old or over<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>If the PAPs have other adopted child(ren), their adoption procedure must be completed<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>*Since the Adoption Agency Act was enacted in 2018, intercountry adoption is considered as a last resort.Under such circumstances, in principle, we don\u2019t place a child to prospective adoptive parents who reside overseas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide has-text-align-center is-style-default has-pale-ocean-gradient-background has-background\" id=\"3\"><strong>Adoption Procedure<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>On average, it takes six months to a year from application to registration. Detailed information on the procedure and process is provided at the group orientation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"709\" src=\"https:\/\/www.issj.org\/adoption-web-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/04\/process-1024x709.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-68\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.issj.org\/adoption-web-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/04\/process-1024x709.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.issj.org\/adoption-web-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/04\/process-300x208.png 300w, https:\/\/www.issj.org\/adoption-web-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/04\/process-768x532.png 768w, https:\/\/www.issj.org\/adoption-web-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/04\/process.png 1040w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide has-text-align-center is-style-default has-pale-ocean-gradient-background has-background\" id=\"4\">Adoption Service Fee<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Training fee: 40,000 JPY (+20,000 JPY for interpretation, if necessary)<br>Adoption procedure cost: 935,000 JPY(+100,000JPY for services in English)<br>Total: 975,000 JPY<br>\u203bprice revision, 2024\/4\/1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"swl-bg-color has-swl-deep-03-background-color\"><strong>Breakdown of Service Fee<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-small-font-size\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Item<\/td><td>Content<\/td><td>Fee<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td rowspan=\"3\">Training fee for the PAPs<br>*Requisite under the law<\/td><td>Lectures and seminars<\/td><td>20,000 JPY<\/td><td rowspan=\"3\">Date and time are given accordingly.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>On-site training (at baby home, etc.)<\/td><td>20,000 JPY<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Interpretation (if necessary)<\/td><td>10,000 JPY\/ day<\/td><\/tr><tr><td rowspan=\"4\">Adoption procedure costs for the PAPs<\/td><td>Orientation<\/td><td>5,000 JPY<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Initial interview<\/td><td>30,000 JPY<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Home study<\/td><td>100,000 JPY<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Placement fee<br>(Including petition for adjudication at Japanese family court and post-placement support)<\/td><td>800,000 JPY<br>(+100,000JPY for services in English)<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span class=\"swl-bg-color has-swl-deep-03-background-color\">Governing law<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\"><span class=\"swl-fz u-fz-s\">Adoption Agency Act 2017<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\">Civil Code of Japan Article 727 Special Adoption<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide has-text-align-center is-style-default has-pale-ocean-gradient-background has-background\" id=\"5\">After Adopting a Child<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-section_ttl\">Telling about Adoption<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Telling children about their adoption story is a formidable but crucial process for adoptive families. Preserving identity is one of children\u2019s rights stipulated in the Convention on the Rights of the Child. While growing up, adoptive children may ask about their origin. Adoptive parents should explain just simply and honestly why they and birth parent chose adoption so that children can understand appropriately at their age. Adoption shouldn\u2019t be a secret. It is important to tell the truth in an understandable way repeatedly in order to foster their sound growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-section_ttl\">Life Story Work<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Adoption gives a child the opportunity to grow up in a new family. At the same time, however, adopted children can also experience a great sense of loss and grief from being separated from their birth parents and family, and losing the environment they had previously grown up in. Life story work is an effort to help such children look back on past events in their life, establish their own personal history, and understand how their past, present, and future connect. We will work with adoptive parents to figure out the best way to support the adopted child, so that they can feel comfortable reflecting on their own roots.<br>We also support adoptive parents by providing training and other programs on \u201ctelling\u201d and life story work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-section_ttl\">Support after Placement<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">We provide support for life story work and tracing roots, with respect for the feelings of birth parents, adoptive parents, and adoptees themselves. Since the circumstances and backgrounds leading to adoption differ for each individual, the possibility of contact or reunion also varies depending on the situation at the time and the wishes of those involved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:31px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">We also provide roots tracing support for adoptees placed outside of ISSJ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"swell-block-button is-style-more_btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.issj.org\/adoption-web-en\/postadoption\/\" class=\"swell-block-button__link\"><span><strong>ISSJ Postadoption Service<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide has-text-align-center is-style-default has-pale-ocean-gradient-background has-background\" id=\"6\">Previous Adoption Cases<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>*The Japanese Fiscal Year begins on April 1st and ends on March 31st.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Placements by fiscal year*<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-small-font-size\"><table><thead style=\"--thead-color--bg:var(--color_deep02);--thead-color--txt:var(--swl-text_color--white)\"><tr><th>Fiscal Year<\/th><th>Number of Placements<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>2015<\/td><td>1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2016<\/td><td>1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2017<\/td><td>0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2018<\/td><td>0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2019<\/td><td>1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2020<\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2021<\/td><td>1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2022<\/td><td>1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2023<\/td><td>1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2024<\/td><td>4\uff085 children\uff09<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-xs-font-size\"><strong>*The year shown above is that the adoptive child and PAPs are matched. After a period of adjustment during which they live together, an adoption petition is then submitted to the court. From the moment of matching until the petition is finished at the court, it usually takes one to two years.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Children considered for adoption by the ISSJ<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-small-font-size\"><table><thead style=\"--thead-color--bg:var(--color_deep02);--thead-color--txt:var(--swl-text_color--white)\"><tr><th>Adoptee\u2019s age<\/th><th>Background<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>0~9 years old<\/td><td>\u30fbPremature pregnancy<br>\u30fbUnexpected pregnancy<br>\u30fbComplicated family background (abuse by biological parents, alcoholism, drug use, criminal past, etc. of biological parents)<br>\u30fbForeign nationality or statelessness<br>\u30fbDevelopment and attachment issues<br>\u30fbNeeds of medical care<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-xs-font-size\"><strong>*During the group orientation, more information is provided.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Average age of adoptive parents&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-small-font-size\"><table><tbody><tr><td>2015-2024\uff0812 cases\uff09Average<\/td><td>39.8 years old<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-xs-font-size\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide has-text-align-center is-style-default has-pale-ocean-gradient-background has-background\" id=\"7\">Group Orientation<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">For people who want to know more about ISSJ\u2019s adoption process\/policy, we hold an online group orientation session (English)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><strong><span class=\"swl-bg-color has-swl-deep-03-background-color\">Date<\/span><\/strong><br><strong>Japanese<\/strong>\u3000Third Tuesday of odd-numbered months\uff08Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sep, Nov.\uff09AM 10:30 &#8211; AM 11:30<br><strong>English<\/strong>\u3000Third Tuesday of even-numbered months\uff08Febrary\u30fbApril\u30fbJune\u30fbAugust\u30fbOct\u30fbDec\uff09AM 10:30 &#8211; AM 11:30<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><strong><span class=\"swl-bg-color has-swl-deep-03-background-color\">How to Apply<br><\/span><\/strong>Please fill in the application form and pay the participation fee of 5,000 yen. After confirming payment, the staff member in charge will contact you by email.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><strong><span class=\"swl-bg-color has-swl-deep-03-background-color\">Fee<\/span><br><\/strong>5,000 JPY<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><span class=\"swl-bg-color has-swl-deep-03-background-color\"><strong>How to Pay<br><\/strong><\/span>Credit Card or Bank transfer<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"swell-block-button -size-l is-style-more_btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSd4nMMbZ9t1L_Lq8IcVq7OQLfAE8NwMiko70DpkWQ-g4ym66w\/viewform\" class=\"swell-block-button__link\"><span><strong>Application Form\uff08Japanese\uff09<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"swell-block-button -size-l is-style-more_btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSdDCH2hQzoq_qYyp44wvGm-rZVEYfoIHMPBHIPSWp8e4nw9GA\/viewform\" class=\"swell-block-button__link\"><span><strong>Application Form\uff08English\uff09<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">If you have any questions, please contact the ISSJ by email (issj@issj.org) or telephone (03-5840-5711, 10am &#8211; 5pm, Mon &#8211; Fri).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide has-text-align-center is-style-default has-pale-ocean-gradient-background has-background\" id=\"8\">Q &amp; A<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"swell-block-faq -icon-rounded is-style-faq-border\" data-q=\"fill-main\" data-a=\"col-text\">\n<div class=\"swell-block-faq__item\"><h5 class=\"faq_q\"><strong>&nbsp;Are there any age restrictions?<\/strong><\/h5><div class=\"faq_a\">\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">The maximum allowed age difference between the prospective adoptive parents and the child to be adopted is generally 45 years.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"swell-block-faq__item\"><h5 class=\"faq_q\"><strong>Can we apply to be adoptive parents if we are a dual-income couple?<\/strong><\/h5><div class=\"faq_a\">\n<p>We also accept applications from dual-income couples. During the home study, we will ask you about your intentions regarding a childcare plan, what kinds of support you have available to you, etc., so that you can raise the child while you both work.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"swell-block-faq__item\"><h5 class=\"faq_q\"><strong>Can we apply to be adoptive parents while undergoing infertility treatment?<\/strong><\/h5><div class=\"faq_a\">\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">We do not accept applications from those undergoing infertility treatment, so as not to distract from such treatments.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"swell-block-faq__item\"><h5 class=\"faq_q\"><strong>I am unmarried. Can I apply to be an adoptive parent?<\/strong><\/h5><div class=\"faq_a\">\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">We also accept applications from those who are unmarried. However, because adoptions for those who are unmarried will be regular adoptions, we will confirm during the home study what kind of adoption will be expected, if this adoption will be in the best interest of the child&rsquo;s welfare, etc.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"swell-block-faq__item\"><h5 class=\"faq_q\"><strong>Do I need to register as a foster parent to apply to be an adoptive parent?<\/strong><\/h5><div class=\"faq_a\">\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Foster parent registration is not required. Registered foster parents, of course, are also welcome to apply to be adoptive parents.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"swell-block-faq__item\"><h5 class=\"faq_q\"><strong>How long does it take to get a home study?<\/strong><\/h5><div class=\"faq_a\">\n<p>We will schedule an interview after receiving the required documents from the applicants. 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