2007-09-26 21:03:18 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Adoption
I believe so, yes. Discrimination against age, sex, relationship, sexual orientation applies.
2007-09-26 21:06:53 · answer #1 · answered by Sal*UK 7 · 3⤊ 3⤋
In the USA you can. Of course it all depends on many factors and may also depend on the situation you are looking at. Homestudy is definitely required and the ability to care for a child. However you do not need to be rich or own your own home in order to adopt. If you are wanting a newborn, it is more difficult to adopt domestically as many birthmoms choose only 2 parent families. Guatemala is a good option for infants. Eastern Europe will allow single moms. I am not sure of the rules for Asia.
If you choose to foster/adopt you can be specific in what you can take/handle. No guarantees but there isnt in any way you look at it-be it adoption or by birth!
I'm single and adopted an 11 year old through a disruption. (an adoption that didnt work out). It worked well for me. We are now looking to adopt again and there hasnt been any real problems so far. Best of luck! Sheri
2007-09-26 23:19:01 · answer #2 · answered by ponytails07 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can but its depends on the agencies, like China now singles can not adopt they use to be able to but China changed some of their adoption criteria which went into effect early this year. There are many single people who adopt. You just have to find an agency and see what their adoption criteria is. I think there are some south American countries that allow singles to adopt, it just depends. I think most states allow single adoption. Did a research paper on gay adoption a few years ago, and remember there were a few states that didn’t allow single adoption.
2007-09-27 17:58:38 · answer #3 · answered by Spread Peace and Love 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, as long as the situation is acceptable then you would not be discriminated against, there would be extra questions such as what if you met someone who did not want children etc and you would need to discuss your situation and reasons etc but as long as you have a spare room, a checkable background and can offer a child a safe and secure loving home then you will be an asset to the adoption team.
2007-09-30 11:07:54 · answer #4 · answered by misspinkkitten1978 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, definitely. If it wasn't allowed thousands of children would not be adopted each year :( Unmarried women can still provide very loving and nurturing homes!!!!!
2007-09-27 12:50:14 · answer #5 · answered by meghananne23 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes
Look at all these Hollywood single or un married stats adopting children
Angelina Jolie
Mary Louis Parker
Meg Ryan
Sherryl Crow
2007-09-28 03:46:12 · answer #6 · answered by ▒Bella▒ 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes, single women can adopt children through the US foster care system and through some foreign countries.
2007-09-27 05:26:02 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
This depends on what country you a) live in and b) are wanting to adopt in. Not a problem in the US, wanting to adopt in the US. I know some countries, like China, require the adopting party to be a married couple.
2007-09-26 21:11:47 · answer #8 · answered by Bethany M 1 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Yes. I have two children that I adopted at birth and my third one is due in December.
2007-09-30 16:04:39 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'm a start mom and the middle I utilized in Illinois for my adpotion does help a single determine adpotion. This facilty actual reported that an out of united states of america adpotion is actual extra handy for a single determine than a US adpotion. i do no longer understand why, yet that's what I understand. please bear in mind that became 12 years in the past as quickly as I located my daughter. good success!!
2016-12-28 05:01:24 · answer #10 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes of course they can
it all depends on the personal situation - they must be able to care and cater for all of the adopted childs needs
2007-09-28 09:06:28 · answer #11 · answered by looby loo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋