Should I Adopt a Child as a Single Parent?
Evaluating your readiness to pursue adoption on your own.
1. How stable and secure is your financial situation?
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2. Do you have a reliable support system of friends and family?
3. How much flexibility do you have in your work schedule?
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4. What age range of child are you hoping or prepared to adopt?
5. Have you researched the specific requirements and process for single-parent adoption?
6. How do you envision balancing work responsibilities with parenting solo?
7. Are you prepared for the unique emotional and logistical challenges of single parenting?
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8. What is your plan for childcare when you need it?
9. Have you connected with or sought advice from other single adoptive parents?
10. How would you handle questions from the child or others about their adoption story?
11. If you could instantly master one new skill, what would it be?
12. Rate your current 'life clutter' level (physical and mental): 1 (Minimalist Monk) to 10 (Hoarder Haven).
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