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Isabella Brooke Knightly and Austin Gamez-Knightly

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Sunday, June 19, 2011

Definition of an Adoption Home Study -A Lesson for Nashua, NH DCYF

The Nuts and Bolts of an Adoption Home Study -

The Nuts and Bolts of an Adoption Home Study
There is no set format that adoption agencies use to conduct home studies. They must follow the general regulations of their State, but they have the freedom to develop their own application packet, policies, and procedures within those regulations. Some agencies will have prospective parents attend one or several group orientation sessions or a series of training classes before they complete an application. Others will have their social worker start by meeting with family members individually and then ask that they attend educational meetings later on. Usually agency staff members are glad to answer any questions and to guide applicants through the process.

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The home study itself is a written report of the findings of the social worker who has met with the applicants on several occasions, both individually and together, usually at the social worker's office. At least one meeting will occur in the applicant's home. If there are other people living in the home, they also will be interviewed by the social worker.

On average the home study process takes three to six months to complete, but it can take longer through public agencies or less time through non-licensed facilitators. The home study process, the contents of the written home study report, and the time it will take to complete vary from State to State and from agency to agency. In general, the following information is included in the home study:

Personal and family background-including upbringing, siblings, key events, and what was learned from them

Significant people in the lives of the applicants

Marriage and family relationships

Motivation to adopt

Expectations for the child

Feelings about infertility (if this is an issue)

Parenting and integration of the child into the family

Family environment

Physical and health history of the applicants

Education, employment and finances-including insurance coverage and child care plans if needed

References and criminal background clearances

Summary and social worker's recommendation.
The following sections will describe typical information or activities that will be required of families who want to adopt.

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