Adoption. Help. Plz.*******?

Question

I am 16 years old and I really want to adopt a child. When I turn 18 can I adopt? I live in America. Could anyone give me some great advice on adopting a child. Where should I go to start and so on. Can I start the adoption process right now so I can actually have an adopted child when I turn 18? Thanks

Answer 1

you cannot start an adption process under the age of 16, I'd say to adopt a child from the ukraine...its something ive always wanted to do, newyas be forewarned....an adoption isnt always successful the first time around

Answer 2

I would wait until i was 18 to do anything. especially if i was going to adopt a child. Good Luck!!!!

Answer 3

Usually you can't adopt until your well into your 20's. If you're married, some places let you adopt younger. You first need to decide if you want to adopt in the US or from another country. If you want to adopt locally, a great place to start is by becoming a foster-parent.

Answer 4

why do you want to adopt, do you need someone to love, hey sweetheart things will change big time in the next two years, in the meantime , find friends who understand you and go out and have some fun,

Answer 5

Well, if you're for sure ready to take on a responsibliity that is very hard and worth all of your time, I would use Google and Google search adoption agencies in your area. I think leagally, you can adopt at the earliest at age 18. I would start saving up and making plans in about a year. But remember, you're gonna be this child's hero and role model for the rest of its life, and this is a big thing to take upon you, but I do encourage you to adop kids in need, so good job for thinking about someone who needs help. Good luck!

Answer 6

Adoption is expensive.

They don't just hand out babies...even Russian ones.

According to www.americanadoptions.com

The adoption of all non-African-American (i.e. Caucasian, Hispanic, Asian, Native American, etc. or any non-African American combination of races) healthy newborns and infants.

Average Wait - 3 to 9 months.

Parent Eligilibity - Couples only, married a minimum of two years between 22 and 50 years of age with no more than two children at home.

The adoption of African-American (or any race combined with African-American heritage) healthy newborns and infants.

Average Wait - 1 to 9 months.

Parent Eligilibity - Couples only, married a minimum of two years between 22 and 55 years of age. Number of children at home may vary.

I think you're a little too young to be thinking about motherhood, especially adopting a child.

You're young...live a little first.

Why would you adopt over having your own children in the first place?

Answer 7

They will not give you a child until you can support yourself, and a child. Have a stable home, and are over the age of 18.

Start by finishing high school.

next go to college and graduate.

Get a decient car.

Get a Good job.

Maybe get married.

Then get a stable home

Now file to adopt.

Answer 8

I can't help you specifically, but I can tell you not too many adoption agencies out there will consider you qualified to care for a child at your age, on your own, whether you'd actually do a good job or not. I think it's wonderful you want to give a child a good chance at a home and mother, but you're still too unstable to really be considered for the job, at least I assume that's what they'll tell you. Besides, you should live single for a while and gain life experience before you take on something so permanent.

Also, I've been told it costs around $20,000 to adopt a child.

Answer 9

Is having your own child out of the question? you can get pregnant now if you are a girl and have your own child by the time you reach 18. but if this is what you truely want to do then here is a website that should answer you question.

Answer 10

It's wonderful that you want to provide a home for a child.  Here's what you need to know.  Adoption agencies won't typically consider any person for adoption until they are well established.  This doesn't mean you have to be rich but you do have to have stable employment, insurance, life insurance, housing and show a level of maturity.  There is a serious of interview and training one has to go through in order to even be considered.  To be perfectly honest you have a lot to look forward to in your life and adoption should be saved until you have time to experience what it's like.  To be honest most agencies won't consider anyone until their mid 20's because they haven't had enough time to experience life.  Exceptions are made for family members but they too have to show maturity and be able to financially handle the responsibility.  If you need confirmation of this information contact one of the local adoption agencies.

Answer 11

well considering you can't seem to decide how old you really are (one question you said 22 another you said 17 now your 16) I don't think your mature enough to even consider adoption. that being said when you do turn 18 if you start the process be prepared to prove you are ready for a child. you'll have all these interviews and you'll have to have a job, and a nursery already set-up before you'll even get on a list for a baby. Try waiting a few years and growing up first.

Answer 12

I'm from the UK so I don't really know anything about that process in America. I just know that some people would consider 16 far too young to be making a decision of that magnitude, so maybe you should wait until you are 18 before applying.

I'm not doubting you, I just think some people would feel that way, when you have your whole life ahead of you and people at 16 are very drawn by their "current" feelings and not their lifetime ones. They might not understand your motives properly. At 18 they would be more likely to accept you.

Good luck with the process though!

Answer 13

you legally in most states must be 21 and married

Answer 14

In theory you could adopt once you are 18, but do you have a stable life?

If you had a child that you were giving up, would you want it to go to an 18 year old or a couple that is established financially.

How do you intend to raise the child?  Are you married?  Do you have a job?  Are you going to college?

Answer 15

The age probably varies from state to state, but I would imagine the minimum age in most places is 21.  NO, you cannot start the process now, to be honest, if you called, they would laugh at you.  I'm not sure whether to laugh at you or not.  I can't decide whether your heart is in the right place, or whether you want an adopted baby because you think it's trendy.

But no, you cannot start the process now.  In order to adopt, you need to have a stable income, and a proper home.  Do you have either of those?