We understand that most people starting families don't understand what a home study is. Since it is a huge part of the adoption process and can take 6 months to complete it is something that we will be talking about probably until October!
So what is a home study?
According to google definition a Home Study is-an assessment of prospective adoptive parents to see if they are suitable for adopting a child.
Bethany starts their home study with the first appointment that we had. From the moment you walk in they are finding out who you are. So not only do they review with you the process they also start asking questions to find out more about each person. There are many layers to the home study and below I will list them.
1. First meeting-Getting to know you and your history.
2. Formal application-Finding out where you live, who lives with you, if you have kids, where you work, what your finances are like, who is in your family(your parents and siblings), who do you want to use as references, and so much more.
3. Back ground checks, finger printing, and child abuse check. All are done in every state you have lived in.
4. Interviews-At this point each person is interviewed privately. I would love to say what they will ask but I have no clue.
5. Education-As perspective adoptive parents you must get educated. Between on line classes, reading books, and attending adoption seminars there is tons of hours spent educating yourself. Once I know what we will be learning I will keep you posted!
6. Home Inspection- This is when they come into your home a find out if you live is a safe home and see where the baby will sleep. They will review everything with you and be ready for them to say something is wrong!
7. More meetings with your adoption specialist.
As we go through the process we will keep you posted on the different parts of the home study.
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