By Kelly Paczkowski

When deciding on putting your baby up for adoption in Nevada, the biggest question is which family you will choose for them to grow up in. This is a big decision in the adoption planning stage, probably the most important. There are so many adoption agencies that have approved homes and families looking to shower your baby with love.

Choosing a Single Man to Adopt My Child

In the past, there has been a stigma on single parent adoption, and even more so if that single parent was a male. Single males were believed to not be able to be as good of a parent or unable to handle the emotional needs of a woman or a two-parent household may be. Lucky for us, those notions that a single male cannot make a good parent have diminished.

Diversity and acceptance in prospective adoptive families have grown so much over the years. There are now more choices than ever to consider, including single parents. When people come up with single parents, most think of single mothers as the caregiver, but have you ever considered a single father for your child?

Your adoption specialist will consider everything you believe would be a good fit for you and your baby. Things to consider when deciding on an adoptive family include:

• Your Morals
• Religious Beliefs
• What type of Family Dynamic do you Want

Our adoption agency in Nevada will assist you when choosing a family right for you and your baby. Rest assured that all the families in the profiles are checked thoroughly and will be approved for adoption. This can include single-parent families, mothers, or fathers.  

A single father is a man who may want to expand his family for reasons of his own. There are a lot of benefits to having a single parent raise your child. As a result, there has been an increase in men looking to expand their families.

3 Benefits of a Single Father Household

1. A Single Adoptive Father can Offer One on One Attention

Your child can receive one-on-one attention and bond directly with their caretaker. They can share the thoughts and feelings of the child. Adoptive fathers can connect with the child and form a special bond just with them. They can connect with your child and provide a stable and loving home. One where they can focus their attention on them and guide them on the path to a bright future. 

2. Single Adoptive Father Might Have a Great Support Group

Because a single father needs to rely on outside friends and family, your child will be able to realize that it is okay to reach out for help. In addition, they will be able to connect that asking for help from others is okay, instead of always relying on oneself.  

They say it takes a village to raise a child, and all parents can relate. However, in the case of single-parent families, they may appreciate the extra help.  

They are not incapable, but having a family member to help babysit or another single parent to help carpool, is always a benefit to have.  

3. Appreciation for Hard Work of a Single Adoptive Parent

Another benefit is that your child will see what hard work can do. A single parent has the responsibility of financially supporting the household and being there for their children’s needs, emotional and physical. By watching the father provide for them, they will also understand the benefits of hard work.

Your child will be able to understand responsibility since they may want to chip in to help their parent with household chores. As a result, they can get a sense of responsibility and feel more integrated into their role as part of the family. 

While single fathers have their hardships, just like every household does, they can still provide a loving and stable home for your baby to grow up in. Over recent years there has been a rise in acceptance of single fathers adopting. And single fathers deserve the opportunity to expand their family as well.

Adoption Choices of Nevada is Here for You!

If you are interested in considering an adoption plan for your unplanned pregnancy, you might consider a single father. Adoption Choices of Nevada has been providing adoption and surrogacy services across Nevada since 2012. You can call us to speak to someone now. Contact Us 24/7: 855-940-4673 (Toll-Free) | 702-474-4673 (Las Vegas) | 775-825-4673 (Reno) | 775-884-4673 (Carson City).