What is a home study?
An adoption agency will conduct a careful examination of potential adoptive parents. This is called a "home study" or "social study." This is an investigation of criminal, marital, medical, and employment backgrounds. It also includes an interview to determine if you are ready for the responsibilities of parenting. Some of the issues covered in the home study include:
* Is the house clean and safe?
* Is there room for the child?
* How long have the applicants been married?
* Are both people eager to adopt?
* Do the applicants have any experience with children?
* Can they afford to have a child?
* Will one parent stay home with the child or will they use day care?