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Hi. I am a 20 years old and married for

> almost 2 years. When I was 18 I discovered I had Polycycstic Ovarian
> Disease. I would like to start a family, but my PCO is not being corrected
> at the moment because of our insurance. I would like to know the
> requirements of adoption. I know I am very young to want to adobt, but I
> love children and I have a special place in my heart for them since I really
> can't have any of my own. Any information you can give me will be much
> appreciated. I am looking for gudience on what to do first and how I can
> qualify to be an adoptive parent.Thank you for your time and I will be
> anticipating your reply.
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Anyone 18 and over can adopt a child, providing that all else falls into place, ie. no criminal record, not near death, drug user,ect. Your chances are better because of your age and medical situation. You are young enough to be active with a child and you are not likely to become pregnant once you adopt a child, which could cause psychological harm to the child, depending on what it has gone through before coming to you. You may want to contact your state agency, if you are not looking for a private adoption. You can also browse the pictures of waiting kids from different states including yours, wherever that is. And you do not have to stay within your states to adopt. Good Luck!