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.
Adopting as a Single Parent
| Series Title | Factsheets for Families |
| Author(s) | Child Welfare Information Gateway. |
| Availability | View Download (PDF - 600KB) Order (Free) |
| Year Published | 2013 |
Discusses some of the main issues to consider when making the decision to adopt as a single person. Topics covered include considerations that might affect the decision to adopt, such as support, finances, employment; the different types of adoption, including adoption from foster care, through intercountry adoption, and through private domestic adoption; working with an adoption agency; completing the adoption and making the adjustment in your home life; and bonding with your new child.
Books for Single Adoptive Parents
Creating a Family
Offers a list of adoption books that discuss the personal adoption story of the authors and their experiences with parenting without a spouse or partner.
Single Parent Adoptions
The Adoption History Project
Provides a historical perspective on single-parent adoptions.
Successfully Adopting As A Single Parent
Rainbowkids.com
Highlights the importance of a strong support system when adopting as a single parent.