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 Children as a Single Woman
Osborne (2020)
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.
Can Single Parents Adopt a Child?
Considering Adoption
Explores single-parent adoption and reviews things for single people to consider as they weigh whether adoption is the right choice. The article presents information on time management, finances, dating, adoption requirements, and steps toward adoption.
Considering Single Parent Adoption? Here's Where You Can Start
Team Scary Mommy (2020)
Reviews the process of single-parent adoption and discusses costs of adoption, the home study process, and challenges of adopting as a single parent that should be considered.
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 (2018)
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: How to Start a Family Solo
Parents (2020)
Summarizes some obstacles to single-parent adoption and gives advice to single parents who are thinking about adopting.
Single Parents
Creating a Family (2018)
Explores reasons men and women may choose single parenthood and links to resources for adopting as a single parent.