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Flying Solo
Single Parent Adoption
Part Two
By National Adoption Information Clearinghouse
Lois Gilman, in her thorough and informative book titled The Adoption Resource Book, suggests that as a prospective adopter, you should begin by exploring resources that will help you build your family and that will provide information and support in the coming years. Her advice is (1) make contact with adoptive families and parent groups, (2) obtain general information from social service agencies and learn any details about specific adoption programs, and (3) read.
Single parents are almost unanimous in extolling parent groups as a rich resource. These groups can provide information about which agency to go to, which social worker to ask for and exactly how to proceed. As the process gets underway, parent group members can provide support and encouragement as well as stories of firsthand experiences that can prove invaluable.
A list of parent support groups in your area and other single parents to talk to is available by writing to the Committee For Single Adoptive Parents, P.O. Box 15084, Chevy Chase, MD 20825. The Committee serves as a clearinghouse for singles seeking information. The modest membership fee entitles you to a listing of agencies and other contacts, with updates, as well as recommended readings and information about recent adoptions (including country of origin and age of child).
Meeting or corresponding with other single parent adoptive families will help you learn more about adoption firsthand and guide you in focusing on the type of child you might consider adopting. For instance, if you think you want to adopt a foreign child, try to spend time with a family who has gone through an inter-country adoption and learn as much as you can about their experience.
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