I would like to adopt, am I old enough?

jemmajimjams

in England and Wales you need to be 21 or over, there is no upper age limit but before being able to adopt you will have to be able to prove you are healy and have the energy to look after a child / children. Check out www.adoptionuk.com am sure this will be able to help you. Good Luck with you application shuld you go ahead, i am sure you will end up with a very loving family.

Daniel is due 27/3/09

Contact your local social services department and ask them.~

I have a friend that is 24 and fosters children,im not sure what the legal age is for adopting though,my friend got turned down for adoption because socail services said as she could have her own children she has 2 and could conceive ok they would not support her adopting a child ,i cant understand the logic there

Prophet Muhammed

sweethearth it's all about the money.

Check my link. I talk about child molesters adopting. It's all about the money, about all things.

peeples1983

You are old enough, check out adoptionuk.com they have all the info you need. Anyone 21 or older can adopt.

Kelly M

ewwww! this dude has been with you since before you were an adult? in america, that's called a crime.

minnie39

hi yes your old enough but why cant you try for your own as they do ask you this .?????

Prodigal Son

I'm sure that you're a very loving couple and that a child would be lucky to have you both in their lifes, I would say that you're certainly old and mature enough to adopt :)

mum of 2 cute boys under 15 mths

yes you are old enough... it would be great the waiting lists are long but you will find there are children in your area aged 2 and above that need home and the waiting lists are not so long - some of these children do have Problems which can be time consuming but very rewarding .( as you prob already know being brought up with foster children) good luck

http://www.leeds.gov.uk/Page.aspx?pageIdentifier=DD09E52DF8D04BCD80256E1500529496

Jâ™£Eâ™£M

I knew a girl frm college who was allowed to foster at 22, not married with a long term partner and it was bcos her parents were fosterers too. not sure about adoption, why not visit ur gp? good luck xxx

laura s

yes you r old enough

*diamondangel*

the basic age is 21, so your in luck!
you mentioned your family foster, surely you could get in touch with the Leeds City Council they foster from and they would be able to give you some ideas.

SiobhanD

once over 18 there should be no problems social workers etc will see you have a stable environment to bring up a child , good luck

bi_lover_14

yes u r!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Positive P

All the best, think positive so all will be fine, yes you can do it in your age.
Have fun.

Ally

I am pretty sure you have to be married if you both want to adopt together, especially a baby, but good luck x

tasmin28

hi
i dont think there would be age limits really, plus the adoption process takes a very long time so you would be somewhat older...
Contact social services and express your interest. If you are wishing to adopt a baby you are probably aware this is not easy and you would have to have been declared infertile etc and unable to have your own children and they my think enough time hasnt passed for this unless you have a condition medically diagnosed for your inability to have children.
Older adoption should not be an issue though. I dont know if you would be best to begin in fostering and that may lead to an opportunity for adoption there. good luck, adopting and fostering children is a wonderful adn admirable thing

Rokrad

As long as you are able to keep the child happy and healthy in a good environment I think you should be able to adopt! Good Luck!

twisten

the legal age in the united states is 18.

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