What Happens in an Adoption Home Study?

The prospect of adopting and expanding your family is an exciting one. However, it is not an immediate process. Many things have to happen before an adoption is approved. There is important paperwork involved and deadlines that must be met. One of the most important steps in this process is completing a home study.

Creative Family Solutions, Cianci Law, PC shares what occurs in a home study, to help you feel more prepared for the process.

Who Provides A Home Study?

In a home study, a licensed social worker from an agency will enter the home. Throughout the process, they will be assessing the home and adoptive family, creating a report for them. These individuals are qualified to assess and ascertain if a home is safe and adequate for adoption.

What Takes Place?

Initially, there will be extensive paperwork to fill out for the home study. This will include important documentation such as tax returns and marriage certificates.

Along with the paperwork, the social worker will interview individuals in the home, including other children. The social worker may ask questions about your approaches to parenting, as well as your personal background leading up to adoption.

During the home visit, the social worker will determine if the home is suitable for adoption. Another important component of this process is taking an adoption education course, which will help prepare future parents for supporting children with different backgrounds and needs.

Final Reports

After conducting the study and other important steps, the social worker will be able to draft up a final report. Any agencies involved will be able to review it, and you will have the opportunity to add or edit any information if needed. The final report will help establish your ability to provide a child with a safe and stable environment.

Don’t Navigate The Process Alone

An attorney can provide you with the knowledge necessary to feel prepared for a home study and other steps in the adoption process. Creative Family Solutions, Cianci Law, PC has the experience to guide you through the steps.

Contact our team today at (916) 797-1575 to schedule an appointment for a consultation! We can provide the divorce guidance you deserve.