Does WACAP believe that single-parent households are a good choice for children coming into new homes?
It has been demonstrated and documented that single parents can provide an excellent family for a child. WACAP considers each applicant individually for their strengths and ability to parent. When matching a child with a family, WACAP considers the needs of each child. Q: How thoroughly does WACAP investigate the agencies it deals with in states outside of their service area? A: WACAP investigates each homestudy agency with whom we work cooperatively to be sure that the agency has all the proper credentials and training. We verify that appropriate members of their staff hold Master’s degrees in social work and/or equal experience with adoption. We maintain a copy of the agency’s licensing documents from the agency’s state licensing authority. WACAP also consults with licensing authorities to learn if there have been any issues with an agency before entering into any partnership. Every homestudy written by an outside agency is carefully scrutinized as part of the WACAP approval process.
