How difficult is adopting as a single parent?

Question

How difficult is adopting as a single parent?

Answer 1

I had no problem whatsoever.  The problem seems to be finding a birth mom who is willing to give her child to a single parent.  Many believe that if they can't raise one by themselves, that no one can.

I met my BMom who moved in with me before the baby was born, met all of my family, gave birth, then went straight from the hospital to her new apartment.  The paperwork and legal procedure wasn't hard at all.  The homestudy wasn't hard.  The costs were about $850, plus bMom's living expenses, which were reasonable.  The problem I'm having is finding another child to adopt.

Answer 2

In my work, special needs adoption through foster care it is not any more difficult than married couples.

You have to have a good daycare plan, and a good support system (as do marrieds)...we also like to see a positive male or female role model in the child's life (if it is a man, we want a female who has said she'll take this on...if it is a woman, we want a man).

You also need a person who will care for the child if you die before the child is 18......but all parents need that for the study...also, all responsible parents should have one.

Answer 3

My mom is a single adopter of two in the UK. The adoption process itself isn't made any harder but social services do make sure you have a strong support network of family and friends. It's important they know you will have people to talk things through with. It was one of the most demanding things she has ever done but definitely the most rewarding. I also know two other single men who have adopted and shared the same experiences when going through the process.

Answer 4

I think it is easier in the US because many countries overseas are now limiting or totally eliminating single parent adoptions.

Answer 5

there shouldnt be any probs as its not fair just because your single,uve a good job and can provide and love and care is all they need but the best is really in my opinion single parents as the child hears no arguments and no one can say they dont argue as a couple id think ud have more of a chance in that area If ever I had to id choose a single person rather than a couple to look after my children anyday knowing what I know can happen with couples and the affects on the children

Answer 6

I jumped through all the usual hoops (that all couples do) and really had no problem being single and adopting.  I adopted internationally.

Answer 7

Very easy these days

Answer 8

I've read that it might not be too bad unless your trying to adopt from somewhere foreign. Many agencies such as in china do not allow single adoptions.