How Old Until I Can Adopt?

Question

I am 20 years old. I am thinking of adopting a little boy after I graduate college and get a career. What's the age minimum?

Plus, what age would it be best to adopt a young boy? Like, what age would he connect with me easier?

Answer 1

u need money

Answer 2

Every state is different.  It really varies on the state regulations, the agency regulations, and/or any country guidelines if adoption internationally.  

I would highly recommend contacting a local reputable adoption agency in your area that could provide you with all the information that you need and help you to determine what type of adoption is best for you.  You may also want to consider foster/adopt programs through your state.  There are children already in the "system" who also need loving, stable environments and perhaps this would be of interest to you.

Answer 3

Hey,

  I'm sure you're old enough.  I believe 18 is the age required...but I'm not sure they'll let single men adopt (or single women, of course).... As for what age -- that's tough.  Ages 1-4 are going to need a lot of care, but will be more open to bond to you as their "daddy".....age 4-8 will probably need a lot of attention, and love, as their real parents are gone -- but they'll probably also be more independent.....and age 8-12 are probably going to be more confused, and baffled in life -- but they'll probably be able to connfg to be angry, hardened, and confused.  I would guess it woudl do that to you, being left by your parents...but ten again, all this is different with each child.  I would visit your adoption center, and see who automatically connects with you the best.  Meanwhile, ask Jesus for wisdom who to choose, and how to raise them properly. I pray the best for you! xx nikki

EDIT ** As IM IN LOVE said, you will need a stable finance...so I'm guessing you'll need to be working a lot, so i'd suggest getting a older kid, who could be home alone more.  Maybe even two, so that they would bond with eachother and have a friend when you're gone...But then again, I suppose they will still need your tlc('(a)ttention love 'n care)  ....... So it's a difficult choice.

Answer 4

Wow, it's alllll about you isn't it, right down to wondering what age a child will best connect with you. Study up about the losses involved for a child who is relinquished. Get yourself in a commited relationship so there will be a second person to fill in the spots where you are only fairly responsible.

And know that your best chance of having a bond with a child is to make your own.

Answer 5

Finnish your studies and do all that you want to and settle down ,people are still adopting in there 30s and 40s when you are a bit older and wiser you relax more and can cope with bringing up children if on your own but its a 24 hr 7 as you will know I was unfortunate not to have children but I do look after my elderly mother and work full time? get a home a good career and maybe you might settle down with a nice person and have your own ?take a long think re this take care

Answer 6

I think you have to be of legal age, other than that, it doesn't matter if you're a single man or woman, a homosexual or heterosexual couple.  However, they look into all of your bussiness and dig deep to find out what kind of life you live and what kind of life you can give this child. If you're considering adopting from another country, then it's about   20000$, adopting through the foster system is usually free.

As for the age, I would recommen under 10, at that age they still want to please people and try to make them happy. They have not reached the phase were they are trying to make a point. ( I'm bassing my answer on school, I teach and up untill grade 6, they still want to make the teacher happy, help out and such, but once they are in grade 7, about 11 yrs old, that usually changes.

Good luck