Preparing for an Adoption Home Study
Posted by madee998 on April 3rd, 2010
You need a Home Study done to get started on the Adoption process.How do you choose an agency to do your Home Study? There is no exact formula for home study agencies use to conduct home studies. They must follow the general regulations of their State, and the guidelines set forth by the INS as well. They can decide to develop their own policies, and procedures within those regulations. Some agencies will have prospective parents attend orientation sessions or training classes before they complete their study, some do not. Some take months to complete the study while others take weeks. Some are easy to work with, some are not!
Here are some things to ask a prospective home study agency.
1) How many International Studies did you write last year? (If less than 12, move on to another.)
2) How long will it take to complete the study from the time you get my application? (3 months or more, move on.)
3) How much do you charge for your services? The average is around $1500 – $2000. Shop around to see what others are asking.
The home study is a report of what the social worker finds in your home after she has visited with you several times. It is not an evaluation as to what type of housekeeper you are, rather a report showing your home is safe and appropriate for a child. So don’t worry about the dust bunnies in the corner. All people that live in your home will be interviewed by the social worker.
The social worker is there to basically do 3 things.
1) Make sure you know what it is like to raise a child.
2) Make sure you have the finances to raise a child.
3) Make sure your home is safe for a child.
So, relax and try not to look at it as strict evaluation. It is surprising how low-key this interview is. It is just the first major step towards parenting your new child…which should be an exciting time in your life.
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