An adoption process usually begins with a homestudy. This does not mean, however, that social workers will drop in unannounced and give your home the white glove test. The social worker is required to visit your home at some point to verify its basic safety. He or she will usually want to see the room where it is planned the child will sleep, but you will not be expected to have it prepared yet. A homestudy includes interviews with both parents (if applicable), both separately and together. A centerpiece of a homestudy is the adoptive parents’ “autobiography”. This is each … Continue reading →