[mjh0906]

I asked this question on a couple of boards. I'm not sure where I would get the best response.

I am a single mom (40 years of age) looking to adopt domestically and wondered how many birthmoms would consider a single parent adoption. I have met 3 people that adopted biracial and AA children as single parents. Only one was told why she was selected. The others, I'm not sure what the circumstances were.

My mother had asked me why a birthmom would choose a single adoptive mother when there are couples wanting to adopt. That made me feel a bit insecure since I really couldn't answer her.

I think that two parents are better than one of the one parent doesn't have a good support system. I am already a mother to one child and come from a large family that all lives close to me and who are all very supportive of me. So, I am fortunate in that respect.

Any ideas or comments?

Thank-you!

Mary