What are my chances for adoption from human services?

Question

i am 19 years old.i am not married but have a fiance and we do live together we own a fairly large home that has plenty of space for us and a child we have plenty of money to support a child.we are looking to adopt a child aroun age 7 to 10.i have sent in my application for adoption.just wondering about experiances of others and some hope that we can adopt a child that needs our love thanks

Answer 1

I just want to say thats it nice to see somebody like you.    19 years old, and wanting to adopt.   if you are looking for a child age 7-10 -  I think you are going to have lots of luck.

best of luck to you.

Answer 2

Why not become a foster parent first,it would really help with adoption.

Answer 3

Adoption laws are different for agencies and human services. They also differ state to state. You have checked into the qualifications, that's good. Think about this long and hard. Be honest with yourself and your adoption specialist on what problems you can deal with and which ones you cannot. Every child that is adopted through the human services has problems. Some problems are as slight as separation anxiety. Some are as severe as physical challenges and mental challenges such as bi-polar and schizophrenia. We adopted two half-brothers ages 6 and 7. The oldest is a dear who has worked hard to overcome some of his challenges. The big one we still work with is ADHD (but that can happen with any child). The younger one is a mental disaster. He has multiple diagnoses, has been in five mental facilities, has been on tons of meds (right now his cocktail includes 5 meds) and his behavior is atrocious. Don't think because a child is cute, he has no problems. I'm not trying to scare you, I'm only trying to ask you to go into this situation with open eyes and reasonable expectations.

Answer 4

Your chances are pretty high depending on the agency you go through.   Not to be rude, but because you are not famous like Angelina Jolie and Madonna, they may request that you and your fiance are married before fully considering your application.  The reason for this is because most want to make sure that it is a stable home with a mother and father and that the children won't be abandoned if one or the other parent suddenly leaves (because there is nothing binding them).

Good luck!

Answer 5

I think your chances are great, especially with the age range you are choosing because most people want smaller children. My husband and I are going to become foster parents and adopt through the foster care system in our state. We were told that due to three blood clotting disorders that I have, I shouldn't have children. I've fallen in love with the idea of adopting through the foster care. Best of luck with your adoption. I hope you have a quick, wonderful experience.

Answer 6

I'm not sure but I'm soo happy that you've decided to adopt, especially someone in that age range because they are usually the ones left behind. COngratulations and good luck.

Answer 7

If you become a foster parent you odds will increase.  If the child in your care comes up for adoption you will be the first choice.  Good luck

Answer 8

I would be surprised if they would let you adopt a child that you were only 9 years older than.  I don't think your age will be a problem though. Neither will your marital status.  You may want to adopt a child slightly younger so it will be a parent child relationship rather than a sibling relationship.

Good luck.

Answer 9

Why don't you get licensed as a foster parent and test the waters before you adopt someone half your age?  You might be phenomenal with them, or you might become overwhelmed.  Good luck!

Answer 10

I don't know if they would give you a child that old and I think you have to be at least 21 to adopt anyway... I know there are exceptions here in NC.

You may not want to hear this but I think you should wait until you are a little older to adopt because 19 is really young to make such a committment.

You should try foster care first