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I have a question about the adoption process in the state of Georgia?
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My husband and I have decided to adopt a special needs child thru the state of Georgia and we have finished our addoption classes and the next thing that we will be doing is a home study, and my question is what is a home study and what should i do to prepare for it?
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blairnative
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A home study is a detailed analysis of your living conditions to make sure it is acceptable to place a child in.
the state looks at everyone living in the house (parents get fingerprinted and back ground checks, health exam, blood tests).
house is looked at (smoke detectors, no expired foods in fridge, fire extinguishers).
reference checks, employment checks.
its a lot of paperwork. adoptive parents get a lot more screening than bio parents. (who get zero!).
takes a while to do it.
your social agency should give you a hime study packet listing all the things you need to do. it takes a while to cross off all the items.
request the home study packet and look through your state requirements. i can guarantee you that the childs room needs to have a smoke and carbon monoxide detector, you will need a fire extinguisher, etc. talk to your local fire dept about adoption home study inspection, as well as your dept of publich health.
empty your fridge of old foods (the 3 yr old jar of olives should go), clean your house, etc.
the home study kit is where to start, ask for one and start banging things off the list!
its worth it :) |
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allchildrenareangels
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Make sure your house is clean. Make sure there is a room that the little one will be able to have. Just make sure your house is safe for a child. That is as far as the house goes. You will have to go and get checked out by your doctor. You and your husband will have to get a back ground check done. If you have animals you will need proof that they are up to date with shots. If you have children you will need a doctors note saying they think you would make a good parent. If you have sewer you will have to have it inspected. Gosh that is all I can think of right now. If you are a good person and have a loving and stable home it really isn't that bad. It will be worth it in the long run. Good luck.
Love,
Michelle |
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