Can a single person adopt?
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Can a single person adopt?
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I am not in a relationship and I am unable to have children even if I was. I really want to have a child, but I cannot. I have a good job and a stable home. So would an adoption agency allow me to adopt. I have put years of thought into it and I know I am ready for a son or daughter. I know there will be challenges but I should be no different than any other single parent household.
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casey k.
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you would have to have a stable job with regular 9-5 hours
a close relative living near by [since ur single]
a low risk job (like office work)
and a child-friendly home... |
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Amy S
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Sure. I do adoptions in Texas and I have lots of single people who are licensed to adopt. The only negative thing I sometimes find is lack of parenting experience. A lot of the kids up for adoption have been abused or neglected, or both, and have developed mental, emotional and behavioral issues. If you are looking for a perfect little baby boy/girl, I'd go through a private agency. It's much more expensive but may be the way to go. If you have experience with troubled kids and are willing to adopt a slightly older child or even a sibling group, then going through the state would be the way to go. Good luck!! |
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army wife =)
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yes and i give you props for wanting to do it...you will be changing the life of a child that is amazing!!!!!!!! |
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Nicole <3
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Yeah, I'm pretty positive! Go for it!!! |
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cmc
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In california I know it is allowed. Generally with domestic adoption the natural mother chooses the family. Singles sometimes have a longer wait until they are chosen, but they are chosen and do adopt. |
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Afroqueen
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Yes but the Process may take longer. |
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Randy B
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In most areas of North America (Canada and the US) single people can certainly apply to adopt and they will not be rejected on the basis of their marital status. Other factors may preclude their being able to adopt but that is unrelated to their not being married. There are one or two States however where only married people may adopt and without knowing where you are I can't comment any further. |
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