Countries that allow single women to adopt?

Question

Apparently China no longer allows single parent adoption as of April 2007. So, what are some countries that are more commonly chosen by adoptive parents that allow single women to adopt?

Answer 1

Angela it appears that Thailand is still accepting singles.  Here is the US govt website.  You can search this site for information on other countries for international adoption.  Good luck.   http://travel.state.gov/family/adoption/...

http://vietnam.usembassy.gov/adoption_re...

It also appears that Vietnam is open to singles.

ETA Angela please ignore posters who try to push their own agenda.  You don't owe ANYONE an explanation on how you create your family.  That is a personal decision that only you need to make.  No one on Y/A is going to be part of your family so they have NO SAY.  Good luck to you

Answer 2

I know that Liberia does.

Check out the book "How to Adopt Internationally".  Get the most recent edition.  It'll go through the adoption process, as well as a country-by-country program overview, including which ones allow singles to adopt.

Good luck

ETA: Check out all of the adoption routes thoroughly, then choose the best one that fits your family.  You are still providing a home for a child that needs one.  Children not born in this country are not less deserving of this than children born in the US.  You don't need to justify your decision to anyone here.

Answer 3

Cambodia, Vietnam, Africa.

Answer 4

Yes, there are many kids on the websites that do have many problems.  I've been watching some that stuck in my head, that have been in foster care for years.

There are also many other that don't get put on the websites.  I'm going to use a term that I am quoting from a DHS worker, so please don't thumbs down me on this, he said, "we don't put some of the marketable kids on the websites, because we know they'll go fast."  

That comment broke my heart, but so many can handle a "normal" child, that can't handle a disabled child.  It's such a shame that there are so many that age out of the system, but there are also so many happy adoptions going through foster care.  Most of the kids do need re-assurance that they won't be abandoned again, however, many of the kids were taken because of problems that happened after pregnancy, and in a few cases, there are actual orphans.  Other countries have kids in orphanages for similar reasons to our foster care and worse.

Answer 5

Good question.

I had a hard time finding resources:

here's an expert from http://www.adoptive-parenting.com/single...

Single and older parents adopt successfully and ethically from several countries around the world. And in some cases, the fees are lower than for domestic adoption, though a lot depends on the country you choose. You won't be able to bring home a newborn, but in many cases, you can receive a child under 12 months of age, even if you are older.

CHINA,"I am a single woman. I was 51 when I adopted my wonderful daughter from China, and am 61 and a very happy Mom now." While China no longer accepts single women 50 and over, while it is strictly limiting the number of dossiers it accepts from single parent adoptions...other countries include Ethipoia, Gutalmala, Vietnam, Russia...

Answer 6

I agree with babywait and sizesmith. You definitely don't have to justify your reasons for wanting to adopt internationally. Domestic adoption in the U.S. can be unstable at times. You may go through a private agency and work with a birth mother who at the last minute decides to keep the baby or you may go through a public agency where you're more likely to run into disabled children or children with behavioral problems. Alohagirl clearly has problems accepting that some people are unable to provide for disabled children due to a lack of time and in some cases money as well as lack of exposure to many disabilities. If, as sizesmith says, there are domestic programs you can go through to adopt a child without disabilities then go for it. You should just do what feels right and not feel pressured by holier-than-thou attitudes about whether to go with domestic adoption over international adoption. Not everyone has the resources to handle children with disabilities. Whatever route you decide to take good luck!

Answer 7

excuse me, did anyone recommending Vietnam HAPPEN to notice the recent CHILD TRAFFICKING REPORTS from the US EMBASSY ??????

Just sweep that under the table and offer the country up as an option anyways right?

http://www.theadoptionshow.com <<< you should listen to the recent show on Vietnam from the Vietnamese adoptee perspective.

Answer 8

You can do a domestic adoption of  a newborn in the US through a private adoption agency or an adoption attorney.  The wait isn't predictable because usually you are chosen by the natural mother, but single women do adopt this way. (You aren't limited to older  kids or kids with medical problems...).

Guatamala was allowing single women, but I don't know if there are recent changes (I know some women that adopted  from there). Also India allows single women, but I'm not sure if you would be eligable for an infant or not.

Answer 9

Well, I *was* going to say that the U.S. allows single parents to adopt through foster care but apparently you've ruled that out because every single one of those thousands of children has developmental delays. Shhh! Please don't tell my son that; he'd be devastated to learn that he's not a typically developing child.

Geez. Talk about "unclear on the subject."

Answer 10

AMERICA,   jewels