Divorced singles adopting? good agencies?

[lookingforbaby]

Has anyone adopted as a single, divorced or whatever?

Can anyone tell me who the single/divorced friendly agencies are? I am just getting started on my adoption process, and plan to adopt a newborn domestically.

[sue in CA]

The agency we used is open to working with anyone who would be a good parent however they are in the Los Angeles area. Just in case you want to contact them check out Vista del Mar.

[lookingforbaby]

I will thanks! what was your experience like?

[BC-lisa in venice]

Singles are the fastest growing group of adoptive parents. Now how agencies receive them can be like night and day. Most singles I know who have adopted (also in the Los Angeles area) have done so thru either foster care of independently. I don't think you need to go thru an agency to find an adoption situation in NY. I think that one has to be involved but you can still do independent adoptions. Just a thought.

[lookingforbaby]

Thats a great point! we aren't beggars, we are the strongest growth dynamic in the adoption world

[BC-lisa in venice]

Two of my neighbors adopted as single parents. Both would seem to be parents that would have a hard time being chosen, one an over 50 year old women and the other a Gay man who works in the film industry and travels lot. Both have completed their families and are a doing well. Both having adopted over ten years ago so I would imagine that folks like that blazed the trail for those who followed.

[sue in CA]

Lookingforbaby

Our experience with Vista was great. What attracted me to them in the first place was the general information meeting; the audience was filled with such a diverse group of people hoping to become parents; married (young and older), single, gay couples, etc. Not sure if you need to be a resident of their licensed counties, but worth checking out.