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Are single mothers ever considered qualified candidates to adopt?

I have a 6 year old daughter of my own, and have never been married. I always wanted 5 to 6 children of my own, and have always wanted to adopt 1 or 2 as well. I just think there are too many children in our country without parents. Now that I am pushing 30, and have had to face the possibility that I might not ever have the opportunity to be married, I have given up on my dream of having more children of my own. But, I would still love to adopt. Are single people able to adopt children?

Update:

I should add that I would want to adopt from the US. And, yes, I am completely open to adopting older children. I want to give a good home to a child in need, regardless of age.

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago
    Favorite Answer

    I don't know if it's true but I heard China changed their adoption rules and they will only allow married couples to adopt children. There is an interesting article in TIME Magazine about marriage, affairs, and children. A father is also important in a child's life.

  • 1 decade ago

    Yes, but the likelihood of you finding someone willing to give you a baby is minimal. You may find it easier to adopt a much older child. You could try international adoption, but that can be just as expensive as a private domestic adoption, if not more. Some countries won't let you adopt as a single woman.

    You can't just adopt older children in the US. You have to be a foster parent, first. Remember that these children often have major issues due to their biological parents' screwups, as well as being bounced back and forth between foster families. They may be agressive, withdrawn, may steal food or items, may run away, etc. I just wanted to give you the heads up since you've got a 6 year old in the mix, too. If it were just you, I'd say go for it. But, you've got her to think about, too.

  • nodell
    Lv 4
    4 years ago

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  • Bree
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago

    yes single mothers are considered as long as they have a clean background and can financially support themselves as well as the children.

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  • 1 decade ago

    if you have the MONEY to support so many children then yes.

    if you dont have the MONEY....please stay away. dont expect the state to pay you benefits to adopt more children

  • Mouse
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago

    yeah.

    but it depends on your leagal background

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