I know that for some adoption agencies in the US and in some countries there are different rules for adoption. Previous depression, BMI, etc are also factors.
Are private adoptions subject to the same rules/conditions?
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December 17th, 2009 at 2:06 AM
If your aim is to adopt a new born privately then these things are the decision of the mother choosing the family who will adopt. So even if the agency doesn’t have an issue the mother may–she may have an issue about anything and not select a family for any reason that matters to her.
If you are adopting a child in foster care any mental health history will be taken into consideration. What will matter the most in that case is How you have managed the depression and if you have taken steps to have it treated. In these cases, families may need to spend time and have a psychological evaluation…Often, a parents history and how they have managed it may be considered a benefit when placing children from foster care–As whom else can identify with the potential depression or mental health needs of a traumatized child better then a parent whom has handled their own issues properly?
December 17th, 2009 at 3:15 AM
You must have a homestudy before you can adopt, and a complete physical. If this is something that isn’t treated, and shows up, you could possibly be turned down for adoption. But if it is treated and you are having no problems, it will probably be okay.
December 17th, 2009 at 4:10 AM
If you had a short period of depression, which was successfully treated without slipping up during the treatment, and no harm came to anyone else because of it, then as long as a doctor says you’re fine, you should be able to adopt.
December 17th, 2009 at 6:16 AM
i believe its between u and the birth mother depression as horrible as it is is very treatable it doesnt make u a bad parent being aware makes u even better because u can get help
December 17th, 2009 at 8:08 AM
The facilitator of private adoption is more interested in the $$$$$$$