Many single parents adopt children privately or from the U.S. foster care system as well as from other countries. In this section you will find resources on single-parent adoption.
5 Myths of Single Parent Adoption Debunked
Whelan (2015)
Care.com
Reviews common myths about single parent adoption and describes how adopting as a single person is becoming more common and is not any more difficult than adoption while married.
Checklist for Single Parent Adoption
ChoiceMoms.org
Describes the process of single parent adoption and provides a checklist for how to start working with an adoption agency.
I'm Single. Can I Become a Foster Parent?
Specialized Alternatives for Families and Youth of America (2018)
Discusses the idea of becoming a foster or adoptive parent who is unmarried. The article provides a list of questions to ask if you are a single parent considering fostering or adopting and reviews the story of a single foster dad who adopted his son.
Single Parent Adoption
FindLaw
Examines single parent adoption, including its history and how it has become more common in recent years. The website also describes obstacles to adopting as a single parent.
Single Parent Adoption and Women
Osborne (2018)
Verywell Family
Presents information about single parent adoption for women, which has seen an increase in the last several decades. The website describes international adoption, reasons for single mother adoption, possible challenges, and the need for a support system.
Single Parents
Creating a Family
Explores reasons men and women may choose single parenthood and links to resources for adopting as a single parent.
Successfully Adopting As A Single Parent Requires Plan for Support
Edgemon (2015)
Rainbowkids.com
Highlights the importance of a strong support system when adopting as a single parent.