[kirbyt39]

I am 43 and a single man. How possible is it to adopt or foster?

[HappyMomAnna]

You will need to contact your state Childrens Services office and start the process of a homestudy and classes. There are so many things the state will look at. Single people are not excluded but, I have heard that men often have a more difficult time getting all the certification done....... Everything will depend on your past, and you current situation, and why you wish to do this work. Good Luck

[Bryan]

I'm single, 37, straight, and a man. I'm also certified. Yes, it can be done.

I'll be honest-- I wouldn't wish my experience of getting certified in Arizona on my worst enemy. Be very well researched about your state and your agency. My gawd if I knew then what I know now about my agency, I wouldn't have scuffed at people telling me this very same advice.

B

[Love_um_all]

kirbyt39,
I read your post, and I am curious, why do you want to be a foster dad?

[Marlis]

Kirbyt39,

Yes it is possible to become a foster/adoptive parent in Texas. I am a single female. It is not as easy as it is for married folks but it is possible and VERY rewarding. Hang in there and be ready for a fight. It is worth every phone call, letter and class you have to take. If you want anymore info or if I can be of help please feel free to email me Marlis0423@netzero.com

Mary

[mckenna]

i am a single foster parent and have since adopted, and i had the same experience becoming a foster/adoptive parent as my married foster/adoptive parents did. actually, no one (from the state that is) every made really made reference to the fact that i was single. i had to prove the same things as everyone else. good luck to you.

[Kerrieann]

kirbyt39,

When my husband and I went throught the classes to become Foster to Adopt Parents, there were 2 single guys and 3 single women that all completed the program. One of the reason my husband and I deceided to become Foster parents was because of a very close friend of the family that is single and also a foster parent to 5 babies right now
If this is something you want to do and you feel in your heart this is Gods plans for you, Please do it. There will never be enough foster homes for the amount of children out there.
Good Luck and God Bless
Kerrieann