What is included in an adoption home study?
An adoption home study may vary from state to state, agency to agency, and even social worker to social worker, however there are fundamental elements that are expected in each home study. The fundamental elements that are present in every home study include the following: Autobiography: An adoption autobiography is a short story of your life that briefly addresses your childhood experiences, your family relationships, your marriage relationship, aspects related to your infertility and coping, employment status, and personal interests. Personal Interview: The social worker will conduct personal interviews with you, your spouse and the two of you together. Personal interviews usually reiterate the things presented in the autobiography and involve clarification and elaboration. The social worker is making an assessment of the situation to determine if a stable environment is expected. Background Checks: Background checks include an investigation of any criminal history or claims of child
