Hello all, I know that this will be an interesting topic for some, and that there will be some negative nellies out there that will say many things, but I have joined because I am starting the process of adoption as a single male, 31, and I am in a position in life that I really would like to offer a loving and nurturing environment to a little one.
There are a lot of opinions in my workplace that I should and will only be given the opportunity to adopt a young boy, but my parents and I would prefer a little girl (mainly myself). My question is directed to the experienced adopters out there and if they know of any single male adopters and if the panels are automatically are a bit more gender bias?
I have a strong background with adoptive children having worked in social care, healthcare, and having three young cousins that are adopted whom I spend much of my time with because I do a lot of outdoorsy stuff, due to my experience as a cadet, and so they love to come along with the dogs and I.
I look forward to the replies, both positive and negative (if they arise).
On a side note, please do feel free to fill me in on some of the initial process. I have watched YouTube videos, researched and have talked to my cousin (mother to my adopted cousins) and all of their experiences are out of region, i.e. up north. I live in East Sussex and will be working with three agencies for initial contact and introductory classes to get a feel from them each and choose which I feel will best suite my situations and will provide the support through the journey. East Sussex County Council adoption agency, P.A.C.T out of Brighton, and Barnardo’s agency (Southborough). If you have any opinions, understanding or experiences with any of these agencies, please do let me know as I start my first introduction night November 19th.