Advertisements
Hello~
I guess before I ask the questions I can give some background information on myself.
I am a single (unmarried, currently dating) mother to a BEAUTIFUL 2 year old boy. I have always known that I want to adopt a child at some point in the future- I love kids and I feel they should all feel welcome and have a permanent home. That being said.. I am 26, currently a home-maker and going to be back in school as of fall full time. My family has always seem to draw the short stick as far as finances go (jobs laying off, etc) but I hope to pull myself out of that fairly soon.
I am on foodstamps at the moment as I have only had low income jobs. My goal is to be able to support myself and my son within two years fully without help. I do receive child support. My son and I are both on medicaid. My boyfriend is military and has a full time job.
That being said.. what steps would need to be taken to begin being considered for fostering and foster to adopt? This would hopefully be in 2-3 years time when we are financially ready.
Like
Share
I first would contact an agency. I had so many questions in the beginning. They will be able to answer all of your questions. Even if you are just curious at first, I have found that they have no problem answering any concerns you may have. I contacted many agencies about 6 months before even "signing up" with one. As far as being a single mother and going to school should be no problem. However you do have to show that you are financially stable to support you and your son (we received a packet that we had to prove how much we made and where all the money went to such as bills, etc.) but for everything else you should have no problem being approved.
If you are wanting to adopt, in most states you have to be able to provide insurance for the child, but for the children in the foster care system usually receives medicaid.
If you are really curious how the whole system works, it is a possibility you get in on some GPS classes to learn more about the fostering system, even if you are not ready to foster yet.
Good luck with your journey!:moped:
Advertisements