Would I be considered able to adopt?

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I'm fifty, I have five children of my own age 30 to 15. My youngest two have autism and live at home. We have a large four bed home. I'd like to adopt a child with disabilities, maybe autism or other disabilities maybe up to age ten. Are older children adopted?
I've loved being a mum to my brood, I've learnt a lot and would like to give a home and family to a child who might be considered "too difficult" by many people.

You would probably have then biting your hand off if you say you particularly want an older child, particularly one with disabilities.

I'ts rare for a 10 year old to be adopted, its more common for them to be long term fostered at that age, however, 7, 8, 9 year olds - I think you would be popular.

I adopted a nearly 8 year old - I was fighting the SWs off.

Go for it !

As Ted says you will be a great prospect as an adoptor due to your willingness to take a child with additional need and your valuable experience.
We have 3 birth children all grown up now ( one with autism ) and we are foster carers with a special interest in disabled children. We have a 12 yr old long term foster child and adopted our youngest foster child 18 months ago. He is 4 yrs old with v complex needs and we are 53 and 54 so our age was not an issue.
So go for it. Good luck x

Thank you I'll start making enquiries then.

They will grab you and eat you alive! In the nicest possible way!

The only thin you will need to make sure you have really considered, and you know this, is the impact on your two children still at home, and how you will ensure they get your time as well.

Are you still married/in a couple? This can help how you juggle the competing demands, but whether you are in a couple or single you should work out the things you will need for support, support network etc.

Good luck, although I don't think you will need it!