Single male with adoption questions

A couple of reasons. She was delayed at the time. Like very very delayed. She missed tons of primary schooling, but she also just wasn't working anywhere near the level of her peers. Emotional factors affected her performance as well. When you're grieving, it's hard to care about long division. Over time, she's had consistency, emotional healing, regular education, etc. and been able to achieve a fuller potential then otherwise. To some extent, the original diagnosis was inaccurate, but she's also a smarter person than she was 7 years ago. That said... It's not insignificant. I wouldn't turn down a placement because of delays alone because most FKs are delayed (stress, lack of stimulation, moving schools....the list goes on). But if the child has a dx of intellectual disability, I'd look real hard at it before deciding whether it is or isn't accurate. On the other hand... We had a 12yo placement with "mild behaviors, no learning issues" who turned out to have an IQ in the 50s and a severe language disorder. She could communicate about on a 3yo level (she was also bilingual, which, while not the cause of her issues, did cause additional frustration when she didn't understand that not everyone spoke both languages). With support she's now doing much better, but this child was in a mainstream 6th grade with no special supports when we got her. Yikes! Point being, do your research either way. I'm pleased you've found it helpful! I'd love to hear an update. I'd recommend you post on the Foster Parent Support board as well ([url]http://forums.adoption.com/foster-parent-support/)[/url], particularly if seeking advice. The community's a lot smaller than it was when they made all these different forums, so we've congregated on a few of the larger ones. The FP board gets a lot more traffic than this one, and not everyone is strictly foster. We have plenty of APs too, including some who were never really in it for short term fostering, and we aren't fussed about it :)

Being that your a sigle man your going to have to fight harder since a lot of agency's are a little closed minded about us single men who want to adopt , but just keep trying and you will succeed, try the foster parenting that is your easiest way to get your foot in. the door

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It's always nice to see another single male who wants to adopt a child. There are a few on these boards and I've found them full of helpful advice. I haven't been on the board in awhile (going through some stuff and this board was painful at the time...crushed hopes due to financial and family reasons), so I don't know how many are still around..but search single male or single men and you should find them.I hope your search lands you the kid who is meant for you. Good luck.