Can an 18 year old adopt a child?

Question

just asking and i don't mean by themself i mean when they are living at home with family and how old do you have to be to adopt a child

Answer 1

I hope not!! 18 years old is too young! Live life and find out who you are before kids.

I'm a father of 3 1/2 year old triplets. I'm 36 and I couldn't imagine beginning 18 with kids.

Answer 2

there is usually a 21 yr old requirement!

Answer 3

No they have to be at least 21 years old.

Answer 4

Defiantly not! You should not even do that till your at least 21 and have experience with children. Because when adopting kids they could have serious problems and you not being very old couldn't get a good job to support you guys! It could be a big mess!

Answer 5

usally adoption agentcys look for married couples with stable jobs that are able to care for a child they usally from upon young single people they also have to be at least 21 to adopt a child

Answer 6

I don't think you can, but I'm not 100% sure.

Answer 7

If you're talking about a relative adoption, I think you may be able to. If you're just talking about adopting some random kid from somewhere, depending on your state and local laws, usually 21-25.

Answer 8

I think in most states its 20 or 21 to adopt a child as a single parent.

Answer 9

don't know about other states but Wisconsin says 21. And when adopting from some countries they have their own rules...like...must be 25 or 30.

Answer 10

Every agency has its own rules.  Also different countries will have their own criteria for adoption, but if you are referring to the United States, it could also be dependent on the individual state's regulations.  You should speak with an agency for more info.  

Good luck to you & your family.

Answer 11

If u can buy cigerates when your 18 I would think you can adopt a child at 18!

Answer 12

If you are a relative or step-parent, you can be given guardianship.  You can't legally adopt a child, even a step-parent adoption until 21 in most states.