Independent Adoption Packet

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Last updated July 3, 2026

The Independent Adoption Packet is a collection of court forms and instructions used to legally adopt a child in Madera County when the adoption is arranged privately (not through an agency), allowing someone to complete the adoption process by filing the necessary paperwork with the court. This packet would be used by adults who have already made private arrangements to adopt a child and need to finalize that adoption through the court system.