What the age to adopt a baby and how much does it cost and do you have to be married?

tricia123

we are in the early process of adoption and to answer your questions.

1. you have to be at least 21 years old
2. no you do not have to be married...single women can adopt.
3. some countries have different requirements to adopt such as you have to a certain amount of years older than the child you are adopting (each country is different you have to do a little research on them)
4. you have to make a certain amount of oney at least enough that you can afford to pay all your bills each month
5. you have to be in good health
6. pass a home study
7. costs range from $10,000 to 50,000+ it depends on the type of adoption..private,domestic or intercountry
8. you can also look into adoption through your state foster care system (dshs or dcf office) this is usually free or low cost to you.

I hope this helps you. I know I added a lot more than you asked for but you can never et enough Info.

Good Luck

Doodlestuff

Unless you are a blood relative, you usually can't adopt until you are 21. You don't have to be married in most states. Costs vary a lot - $10,000 is not uncommon unless you are choosing a less adoptable baby or one with health problems.

Celia B

any age is fine, and they all cost kinda different. no i dont think you have to be married.

Wyatt's Mommy!

A friend of mine looked into adoption and she was told they prefer you to be at least 21 years of age, and yes they prefer you to be married. But it might be different with different agency's...

ELLE T

In the UK you have to be 21 years old to adopt. You don't need to married but need to have been living as man and wife for at least two years, although most social workers seem to prefer a minimum of three years living together.

In the UK it costs nothing to adopt. The whole process is free except for a Â£140 approx fee to the court for the adoption papers.

ÎºÎ¹mâ™¥

You have to be 21 years old.
It's usually costs at minimum $10,000.
Also, China passed a law that says you HAVE to be married. However, other places would prefere if you were married also.

Good Luck. =)

countryboy

First thing to do is go to your library and read books on adoptions, this will prepare you to ask the questions and know about problems you need to know about. There are many ways to adopt a baby, some good, others could cause you problems and heart aches if you don't know what to do and look for.
After you read about the different types and ways, you will be able to get your answer to what age you have to be.
Take sometime to talk with some single mothers that have one or more children on what it takes to support the family needs.

jsfnita

21 and they want you to be married. I'm not sure of the costs, but it is the best way. I know someone that's tried the open adoption and had their heart broken.

staceydv4

they like u to be at leat 21 and have beenmarried for 3 yrs is what i heard

BPD Wife

I recommend contacting a local reputable adoption agency. The reason that I suggest this rather than giving you "answers" to your questions is that it varies by state and even by agency. A state may have a certain age requirement, but an agency may have their own requirements above & beyond the state. Also, if you are adopting internationally, the country that you are adopting from may have their own regulations.

Good luck to you.

Jake B

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Adoptionissadnsick

There is a requirement that one must be able to form a proper sentence. jk!

Yes, you MUST be married and it costs between $50-$100K. That does not include the years of therapy many children benefit from to process the grief of adoption loss.

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