Would this be possible?

It is possible to adopt 2 children at the same time from Ethiopia. Some agencies will require that the children be biological siblings while other agencies allow for nonbiologically related children to be adopted at the same time. Good luck with your process.Samantha

Thanks. They would have to be biological for me because it is the rule for my province anyways (I live in British Columbia, Canada, and the government here does not allow multiple adoptions at the same time if they are not biosibs)

I just wanted to wish you all the best on your journey! You sound like you have a very caring heart-all the best!

Plenty of single women have two children by adoption. However, it is not all that common for single women to adopt two infants/toddlers simultaneously. The main reason is that we humans have only two arms. Single women don't have a partner to help out when they are out and about, and both children scream to be carried at the same time. Single women often get frightened when their two toddlers, coming out of a house where they've attended a birthday party, take off in opposite directions -- both of which lead to busy streets. And so on. Yes, it is certainly possible to care for two babies at once, as a single Mom -- or as a married one whose spouse travels on business or works long hours. But it is very difficult, and most agencies recommend that you start with one child, then add one later if you feel you can handle it. Caring for two young children is also very expensive. Infants and toddlers visit the pediatrician a lot, and even if you have good health insurance, you are going to be faced with lots of copays and prescription. There are few discounts for two children, if you must use day care. Clothing and shoes are not necessarily "recyclable" from older child to younger one, especially if they are of opposite genders. And so on. And as children grow, they develop different personalities and interests. Parents of ONE child often feel that they "live in the car", between trips to school, birthday parties, play dates, and so on. Parents of two often need to be master schedulers in order to keep up with their children's activities -- AND to find time to take a bath or sleep! How much "kid" experience have you had? Did you have younger siblings? Have you worked in a day care center or babysat sibling groups? Have you volunteered with sick kids in a hospital, poor kids who need exposure to new experiences? If you have had lots of experience of this sort, you might well be prepared to adopt two at a time. If not, I'd really suggest that you start with one child, and then adopt another a couple of years later. Most agencies do not have a problem with working single women adopting, as long as they have a good social support system, a good game plan for child care if they need to work, and enough earnings to PAY for (often expensive) day care if free sources of care evaporate for any reason -- for example, parents who get seriously ill or decide to retire to Florida or get into a disagreement with you about something. Do NOT count on free services being available exactly when you need them most. They may be fine if you can negotiate a time -- maybe asking if they could babysit "either" Tuesday or Wednesday, so you can do errands. But they may NOT be available when you suddenly need help because you are sick, faced with work deadlines, or so overwhelmed that you want to cry. As far as income goes, agencies vary greatly in their policies. There are agencies that won't look at you unless you earn $30,000 plus $10,000 for any child already at home. There are others that expect less or more income. There are also others that are very flexible and look at the total financial picture. They may look at how much debt you have, for example, and approve you with a very modest income, if you have no consumer debt and a very low mortgage or rent obligation, and if you live in a low cost of living area. Some countries also set financial policies. As an example, China is fairly strict about net worth, while other countries don't pay as much attention to this indicator of ability to afford a/another child in the home. The best way to determine how agencies will view your financial picture is to talk with them. Lay out your situation -- age, income, debt, social support system, housing, etc. -- and get a sense of how adoption professionals view it. They are the people who must approve you to adopt, and they are the people who have seen successful and unsuccessful adoptions, and know a good deal about what works and what doesn't. I don't know how old you are, but do be aware that many countries do not allow adoptions by people who are under 25. And do be sure you know any Canadian age requirements for immigration of an orphan. In the U.S., SINGLE people cannot obtain an adoption visa for a child unless they are at least 25. Likewise, be sure that you understand any Canadian requirements regarding the income of adoptive parents. In the U.S., any person seeking to adopt internationally must earn at least 125%of the poverty level income as defined by the federal government. This is actually very low, and many agencies have higher requirements. And do try to meet other singles who have adopted -- and especially singles who have adopted two children at one time. If possible, spend time with them and see how they actually manage on a day to day basis. I think that the experience will tell you a lot about your own ability to cope with the challenges. Sharon

I am single and I adopted two kids from the foster care system. I got my son when he was two weeks old and then I got the call for my daughter (my sons bio sister) a year later. It was tough with the two of them but I am so glad that I did it. They are wonderful little people who love each other so much. Single people are allowed to adopt more than one child from foster care at one time. Single people are also allowed to adopt twins. So it can be done and there are places that do it all the time. What you need to find out is if it allowed in the country that you choose and in the place that you live. I would call around to different agencies and see what they say. Dont stop at one or two. Call a few to see what their requirements are. Single parents can be wonderful parents. I dont have a lot of help from my family but they are there if I need them. It can be done. Good luck to you!

Thanks for your input. Don't get me wrong I EXPECT it to be hard... On the other hand... I know single mum's with twins, even closer in age then what I am looking for and they manage... it's hard but they do it... I have a huge amount of support from family here. If I have to use a daycare it probably will not be often due to family who is willing to look after the kids for me. I'm not saying I wouldn't have to use one ever, but I live close to many family that have a lot of free time lol I have a LOT of experience with kids fortunately. I have two younger siblings (one of which is 8 years younger and I often took care of), When I was in high school still i used to get about 3 calls per NIGHT to babysit (kids from a few months old to in their mid-teens (usually teens only if special needs or late nights) and often cared for more than 4 kids at once... I also have taught Sunday School programs for different ages groups between 2 and 11 years old for 12 years, so I am sure that will help me. Also I have spent time coaching kids age 2-12 basic figure skating and ice skating skills. As for age, I am 25 now, I won't be applying until I am 26/27. Thanks to Everyone for answering!