Vietnam......?

Question

do you know if they do single parent adoptions???

also can you pick the age of the child and gender

thanks

Answer 1

Hi bbbt,

Here is the information you requested:

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR ADOPTIVE PARENTS: According to the Vietnamese "Law on Marriage and the Family," adoptive parents must be at least 20 years older than the children they wish to adopt. Only one single person or one married couple may adopt. S/he or they must meet all of the following requirements: have not had their parental rights restricted by authorities, have good ethical qualities, and have the capacity to care for, support, and educate the adoptive child. If married, both persons must meet all requirements. Children up to and including the age of 15 can be adopted. Under Vietnamese law, a child over age nine must consent in writing to his/her adoption.

Civil Status of Prospective Adoptive Parents:   Vietnam law permits adoption by married couples (one man, one woman) and single heterosexual persons.  Vietnam law prohibits homosexual individuals or couples from adopting Vietnamese children.

You don't mention where you currently live.  If you are in the U.S. this page has information on intercountry adoption.

http://travel.state.gov/family/adoption/...

Then I found this site that has lots of links about vietnam and adoptions.

http://www.comeunity.com/apv/

Also, have you thought about adopting locally?  I always recommend that because there are many children in foster care that need homes now, and it will not take long nor cost much.  Every U.S. state has a dept of children & family services that can be contacted for more information on adopting through them.  Thank you for considering that.

julie j

reunited adoptee

Answer 2

Yes you probably can pick the age and gender, and be a single parent.

I don't know if this will help but here

http://www.adoptvietnam.org/