Adoption Home Study...?

Question

Anyone here know how it will affect us if we would be living with my inlaws during a homestudy? The child will have her own room, just circumstances are putting us there (not income - we can definitely support ourselves and and our child), but we would be there for a lil while (6mos - 1 year). The house is more than adequate, plenty of rooms, nice area, good schools, back yard to play. (We have own our place now, but were going to go back home to help out) I am just looking for advice for anyone who was in this type of situation during an adoption, or even advice from home study professionals. Thanks!

Answer 1

I don't think this will be a problem.

First, everyone in the house will have to go through the home study process.  Background checks, interviews, etc.

Second, be honest and upfront on why you have this living arrangement.  If you can show that this is not an issue of stability (i.e. not because of money, etc) then it shouldn't be an issue.

Third, this can be spun as a positive.  You can talk about how you have a great relationship with your family and have this great resource.  A strong support structure is a big positive in the home study.

Answer 2

It shouldn't be an issue.  Many families have multiple generations living under the same roof.  Bear in mind that anyone over 18 living in your home will need to do the same fingerprints/background checks as the adoptive parents.

Good luck!

Answer 3

That wouldn't be a problem except that your in-laws will probably have to get criminal record checks, medical records, etc., just as you would.  If your in-laws are supportive, you should have no problem.  Good luck.

My sister lived with me when I did my homestudy.  My sister was interviewed seperately and asked if she thought I'd be a good parent (I'm single) and also asked how she felt about having a child in the home and if she realized that it would affect her life as much as me, the adopting mother.  It was fine- just more paperwork.

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May I ask are you adoptig in the USA, domestically or internationally?

Answer 4

why dont you just wait until after you're back home to adopt a child?It sounds like you have a lot to deal with right now as is......I'm not saying that you cant do it now,I'm just wondering why you don't just wait?Or is it because you already have a child in mind?Also,did I read it right,that you already have a 4 year old daughter?Or is that who you're trying to adopt?

Answer 5

Depends on the person doing the study to a large part. And on how well you communicate why that is your living situation.  My concern if I was doing the study would be if you are going to have the time and ability to provide a good home for this child.  If you are caring for aging parents also {thats sounds like what is happening and thats a great thing} but that and a new child might be a lot to handle.  

How old is the child you want to adopt?  Mine were both babies and let me tell you that if you are adopting a baby or toddler you will have no time for anything else.

- Marie W

Answer 6

To be honest, it is probably dependent on the adoption agency and the "rules" that they have set up for their own agency.  

If they do allow it, everyone in the home will need to have background and criminal checks to insure the safety of the child.  We even had to list all of the people we EVER lived with.  

Good luck to you.

Answer 7

The previous answers have given you pretty good advice.  My mom lived with us while we were going through the adoption process.  She was required to take part in all the background checks, fingerprints, etc. that we were, and the social worker visited with her during her home study follow-up.  It sounds like you have everything in order.  Good luck.