Common Adoption Myths

There are many myths and misperceptions about eligibility to adopt. Here are some basic facts that may surprise you:

Single and married women and men CAN adopt.
Gay and Lesbian singles and couples CAN adopt
Individuals with an unmarried partner CAN adopt
People with disabilities CAN adopt, and their rights are protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Experienced parents with children in your home, first-time parents, and families with grown children CAN adopt
You do NOT have to own a home to adopt. You can live in an apartment, or rent a home.
You do NOT have to be rich. In fact, many adoptive parents are in the low- to mid- income range.
You CAN work outside of the home and still be eligible to adopt a child.
You CAN adopt if you already have children by birth.
You CAN adopt if you have been divorced.

If you genuinely care about children and want to create a family through adoption, chances are you qualify!




		There are many myths and misperceptions about eligibility to adopt. Here are some basic facts that may surprise you: Single and married women and men CAN adopt. Gay and Lesbian singles and couples CAN adopt Individuals with an unmarried partner CAN adopt People with disabilities CAN adopt, and their rights are protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act. Experienced parents with children in your home, first-time parents, and families with grown children CAN adopt You do NOT have to own a home to adopt. You can live in an apartment, or rent a home. You do NOT have to be rich. In fact, many adoptive parents are in the low- to mid- income range. You CAN work outside of the home and still be eligible to adopt a child. You CAN adopt if you already have children by birth. You CAN adopt if you have been divorced. If you genuinely care about children and want to create a family through adoption, chances are you qualify!