How are the adoptive parents screened?
In each state, there are standards that a family must meet in order to adopt. While they vary from state to state, they are similar and each family must qualify. This is done with a home study. A social worker who is licensed in the state meets with the family a number of times. A background check is done. References are checked. In some states, a physical is required. Once it has been determined that a family is qualified to adopt, the home study is approved and a report is written, to be provided to the court at the time of the adoption.
