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I am looking to adopt an older child, but in my research most agencies would prefer you to be a two-parent home versus a single parent home. I am an only child from a single parent home and was spoiled with love and lots of attention.
The blessing to conceive didn't / hasn't happened. I want to adopt, but how hard will it be for me to do so if I am not married? I want to be a blessing to a child that wants to be loved whether with one parent or two. Adoption is a test of ones faith, I will say that.
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It sounds like adopting from the foster care system is the option best-suited to you. You are not required to be a two-parent household to be eligible. You are also more likely to find your older child. Depending on your area, you can work directly with your county's Youth Services division or with a private agency specializing in foster/adopt situations.
Good Luck!
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Actually, there are kids in foster care that can only be placed in a single parent household, primarily little girls that were sexually abused and might act out with another child or male caregiver. Sometimes it's because the child won't feel safe with a man in the house. Generally the foster care system doesn't discourage single parent adoption, though you could get a. Jerk of a judge CPS can't sway.