How are adoptive families screened?
Potential adoptive couples must complete a home study—a court-required document written by a licensed social worker. It describes the adoptive family, their activities, and how they are or how they plan to be good parents. It also includes a criminal background check and references from people who know the adoptive couple. They are also required to attend a 2 ½-day Waiting Families’ Workshop, provided by CPO. Crisis Pregnancy Outreach requires that the adoptive couple also have a letter of reference from their pastor. The home study and application information is reviewed by our staff before a family is accepted by our agency.
Lifetime screens and pre-qualifies each and every adoptive family that contract with us. A licensed social worker will conduct a thorough home study evaluation and visit the adoptive family’s home. This evaluation includes a background check, medical evaluations, financial screening, and FBI screening. You can be assured that your baby will be raised within a loving and safe family environment. Lifetime doesn’t accept all adoptive parents that apply to our program. You will be able to speak personally to families, so that you can determine who you’d like to adopt and raise your child.
