Single men and women are becoming increasingly interested in adopting children. Though the financial, emotional, and physical burdens can be greater for a single parent, the rewards can be greater as well.

"'It's tough, it's scary, but it's the best thing I have ever done in my life, and there's no way I would change it for anything,' [Cindy] Cummins said."

Social workers are quick to tell single would-be parents that they need a strong support system of people who can help if he or she has to work late or falls ill. Read more about Cindy's story online.