What is a good age to adopt?

Question

I am 21 years old and last year I found out I am not going to be able to have children. I am dead on in my carrer now. Finished college and now I want a baby? Do you think I am too young?

Answer 1

Alot of places wont let you adopt if you are under 25 depending on waiting list times and the age of the adoptee

Answer 2

I do think it might be harder for a single person to adopt a baby, however I am not so sure about adoption laws.  Do you really want to be a single parent?  I ask this because there is no mention of a significant other, and adoption agencies (especially if you want to adopt an American baby) can be brutal.  Still if you feel you are ready to settle in and be responsible for a child, you should do some research and find an adoption agency in your area.  They can answer any and all questions more accurately than anyone here.  In the meantime, here is a good website to visit.  Lots of luck to you!

Answer 3

I'm 20 years old and just found out I can't have children. I don't think you're too young! Be sure to check around and make sure that you get a legit agency. My husband and I are looking at agencies right now for reference. We're going to adopt in three years.

Answer 4

Yes you can still adopt and its better to adopt a new born baby because it will feel like its your very own. I am still have problems conceiving but I will try the in vitro process and if it doesnt work then we will adopt a new baby born...its better a baby because its like my very own and that child will not have a bad attitude then...

Answer 5

You should also consider being a foster parent. Go to your local phone book and look up foster care agencies. This way, you can do all the necessary prep work and be placed temporary with children. If you can handle them, then you are ready to adopt. It all depends on your perspective. Are you willing to die for someone not blood related to you? Parenting takes that kind of commitment. If you hesitate on that answer, try foster care first, before another child is lost to the system. This is probably all coming out wrong......

I gave up two children. They were adopted out. I then, had one come back, oddly as that is, and have fostered three children since then. I also have another biological child. You have to do what's best for you. I would recommend children if you are financially stable. If you're in debt out your ears, children are still a huge blessing, but with them comes more debt. You MUST be ready, and always have a back up plan.

Answer 6

check your local and state laws and look into adopting a child..make sure there are not things you want to do before you make this step..they take alot of time and you have to put them first

Answer 7

I would say, start the process now because sometimes it can be several years until you get a child.

But you have to be ready just in case you would get one in a few months.

Good Luck and Congratulations in advance.

Answer 8

No you are not to young.  Just do some checking around to see what places are near you to help with the adoption.....Good luck

Answer 9

I don't think 21 is to young. if you think that you are ready to become a parent, and the state does to then good luck to you. I know that you can become a foster parent at 21 and with most domestic adoption agency's you have to be at least 21 to adopt. many international adoptions require an adoptive parent to be a little bit older though. good luck I hope you get your family.