considering single adoption

July 23, 2003

Hi there! My name is Jen, and I am considering international adoption as a single parent. I am looking for others in my position to talk with about the process. I live in Northern Va (Alexandria), but would be happy to email or chat on this board.

I have been researching, and am planning to attend an informational session with the ASIA agency in a couple of weeks. One specific question I have concerns the countries who will allow singles to adopt. I have not seen a comprehensive list, but I do hear that China just discontinued its single parent program. Can anyone verify this? And what happens, at that point, to single adoptive parents in the pipeline awaiting children?

Thanks! And its great to virtually meet you all through this board - Jen

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goofie875

July 25, 2003

Hi Jen, I am sorry I can not answer your question but I can tell you this. I met a lady at my part time job that adopted her second child from China. She got back in March of this year. She went through Adoptions Together in Silver Spring Maryland. I am not sure if China has since closed its doors to single parents. One thing you can do is contact area agencies until you get a feeling that they will help you. I wish you all the best and please post on your updates.

Kelli