What is involved in the home study process?
The home study is a document that is included in the dossier that is sent to the country where you are adopting from. In order to get this document, the family must first fill out an in-depth questionnaire about their childhood, their employment, parenting style, etc. Once the family has completed the questionnaire, they will set up a meeting with a social worker for an individual and joint interviews. The social worker will also ask for verification of financial stability, guardianship for the child, insurance coverage, reference letters, etc. The home study could take up to two months, and is one of the first things that the family will start working on. Although this can be long, it can also be a very informative time for the family’there are sometimes supplemental classes or books that the social worker will encourage the family to look into. Home study costs can range from $1,500–3,500, depending on the location of the family. Our director of social services has put together a lis
