March 16, 2010
In a private adoption, is previous depression a factor if the birth mother does not care?
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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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?