In what age range do local adoptions typically occur?

Local adoptions often occur in the age range of birth to 2 years old. This is because many prospective adoptive parents seek to adopt infants or very young children, who are generally considered easier to integrate into a family and have more potential for forming strong attachments. Infants are often less likely to have experienced significant trauma or disruptions, which can be more common in older children. This age range allows for forming foundational bonds essential for healthy emotional development. Adoptions involving younger children also tend to align with the desires of many families to nurture and raise children from a very young age, contributing to the popularity of this age group in local adoptions.