Is anyone familiar with what it takes to adopt a child? I know some agencies can be very strict with this situation. Do they let single women adopt? Would a teacher's salary be enough for them to consider someone as a parent? I hope to be married of course but I am just asking out of curiousity.
2006-07-07 05:15:52 · 8 answers · asked by GinGin 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
I am not sure if you are just speaking of here, in the U.S. for adoption and agencies, or you are thinking of international adoption and agencies that deal with outside of this country. I know that we made the decision to adopt internationally, and we could tell you that the best thing to do first, is to get in touch with a local organization near you of APC(Adoptive Parent Committee)as they know all of the latest rules, regulations and laws, pertaining to wherever you want to adopt and what agency you want to use. There you will hear stories of hardship, stories of success, all of it, and it is a great starting point. That's how we began the process 13 years ago, and we were Blessed!!! Adoption, if you persevere, will always have you be Blessed with a child. As to the issue of single woman, and adoption. Well we saw plenty woman in the international field of adoption who were adopting babies. Again the countries that are now working, can be taught to you by your local organizations of APC, group meetings. I think the adoption process is a well worth effort and it is an effort as it is a rigorous process, no matter if done in the U.S. or out of this country. They look at not just you, your family, your home, your finances, but the whole picture and to whether this is a healthy situation to place a child. I know of countless teachers, single and otherwise who were successful! So, good luck to you if this is an option you choose........our thoughts and prayers will be with you. If you need support or want to talk, email me at bigdog711792@yahoo.com and all of the best to you!!!
2006-07-07 05:26:09 · answer #1 · answered by Laurie S 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can adopt as a single woman. I speak from personal experience.
You will have more options if you're married - more agencies are open to you as a couple - but there are MANY that are open to singles adopting.
A teacher's salary is usually more than adequate by U.S. law to adopt a child.
Your first step would be to think about whether you are ready and where you want to adopt from (U.S. open adoption, U.S. child welfare system, or overseas). Then consult with an agency to arrange for a home study. There are lots of Yahoo groups for adoptive parents that can help you locate the right agency. It has to be one that's licensed to perform homestudies in your state.
Good luck and many blessings on your journey to parenthood - wherever it takes you!
2006-07-07 15:35:49 · answer #2 · answered by ABBMAMA 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was a high risk foster parent for over 15 years and for 10 years of that time I was a single parent. With that, I adopted two of my kids, as a single parent. I would highly recommend you think about foster parenting. Your amount of salary doesn't matter, only that you have one is what they look at. The fact that you work doesn't matter, because any parent would have to look into daycare options and things that flow from that. Those kids need love and a stable home. If you chose to adopt one of them the county you are working with can help pay the adoption fees, even. It is worth it! You are in my prayers! =) My 23 year old is now in the Army and my 17 year old will be graduating from high school this next year.
2006-07-07 12:21:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no consistent federal law for adoption, as states have their own rules in the United States. Generally, most follow some common fundamentals--physical and economic ability to support a child, comfortable, stable household environment, no prior record of violations of law, particularly abuse and assault etc.
Your salary as a teacher should be enough to support a child, unless your debt situation is out of control. Talk to your state adoption agency--generally comes under Family Affairs. Some of the questions may be answered in the following website
2006-07-07 12:21:59 · answer #4 · answered by paanbahar 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on what state you are in it calls for different things. Here in Texas they come out and inspect your home and make sure you can provide for the child. You also have to be finger printed and have a criminal back ground check run on you. A teachers salery should be plenty sufficent. As for being a single woman, I don't know. Call your local childrens center and ask for information. Here in Texas it;s Depelchin Center. They help find foster homes for kids, take in kids that are homeless or are being abused and help find parents to adopt kids of ALL ages.
2006-07-07 12:27:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i am familar with some procedures b/c i used to work at agency that did respite, foster and adoption services. it varies state to state and whether or not the child(ren!) you are looking to adopt are local or international. they look at sooooooo many aspects of your life that they look into and salary and household composition are on that list. i would recommend making appts with adoption agencies (children and youth or private or nonprofit ones) and bringing along your questions. many agengies have open houses or meeting where they bring together a group of folks who are interested and go through teh guidelines. check their website or watch for ads in the papers. good luck. FYI...respite care and foster care are excellent ways to check your interest level in all this :)
2006-07-07 13:14:39 · answer #6 · answered by lulu 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try to be a mom.. have your own child.. ask your boyfrined or husband for it. Just kidding. .. dont mind.
2006-07-07 12:20:23 · answer #7 · answered by The Time 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i personally just found one and trained it to dig moats and make sandwiches. that way i dont need to take it to school and dont need to name it.
2006-07-07 12:17:35 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋