Over the years, the number of single parents attempting to and successfully adopting children has risen. Even back in the year 2000, around 33% of adoptions from foster care were completed by single parents. However, single parents face unique difficulties raising a child, and in order to be considered as an adoptive parent, it is important that you express how you plan to overcome these obstacles. Below are five things that you should make sure to mention during one of your initial interviews during your home study if you are single and hope to adopt a child.

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