Adoption interview?

Question

I am going for my first initial interview to see if I can adopt. Any suggestions on what might be asked of me.

Answer 1

Not all are the same, but I can offer you this. The best answers are the honest ones. Not the ones "you think they want to hear".........they can see right through them. More than likely, they will ask what events in your life brought you to this point in your life and your desire to adopt. Good luck,  just be yourself, in the end, you will hopefully be matched with a child for "just that".......

Answer 2

Be honest

Try not to worry (!) Easier said than done!

and think about what questions you would like to ask - i always forget when I am asked!!

We also bought nice biscuits but we had the meeting at home.

That's what I did!

Answer 3

Quite frankly most of the questions will be like filling out an application for a job.  You are applying for the job of parent.  Think of it in those terms.  You may not have any experience parenting, but you love children or you have 20 nieces and nephews that you keep all the time.  Silly things like that.  Do you work, where, how many hours a week, how much do you make?  Will you continue to work, who will provide care, etc. That is all the fluff.  They will run a background check for criminal activity - I don't think they care if you smoked pot 10 years ago in college, etc.  They are looking for drugs, weapons, violence, and domestic issues - and of course, child neglect or abuse.  Then they will delve into your psyche and have you write paragraph after paragraph about why you want to be a parent, why you want to adopt, how does your extended family feel, will they be supportive, will they be involved, have you ever suffered a mental breakdown, do you think you can handle children physically, mentally, emotionally.  What would your friends say about you if asked, and enough other questions to take up weeks of your life.  They will send packets to friends and family to fill out so bring address book.  Then in the interview where they are asking you specifically, they will want to know your preferences for child race, nationality, religion, age, one child or siblings and why?  Of course, they seem to automatically attempt to match you with your own nationality, race, looks, etc. unless you specify otherwise.

What do they want to hear?  Nothing specifically.  They are looking for sincerety and a genuine desire to provide a child with a good home.  Good luck.

Answer 4

Had our initial meeting only last week, and to be honest it was more of a chat, conversation just flowing than a q and a session.

The social worker asked us about what had led us to consider adopting (five older kids, empty nest syndrome!) and then just went through the process from start to finish.  We didn't ask any questions as she pretty much covered everything.  The initial meeting seems to more the social workers telling you about adoption and seeing if you want to proceed.  She did ask about any family history of illnesses and asked if we smoked or drank too, but that was pretty much it.

Good luck, be yourself and you'll be fine!

Answer 5

Firstly just try to relax and be open and honest. They may ask you why you want to adopt and just general questions about your background.

Answer 6

Being yourself is always the best to do

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Answer 7

I never had thought about the question type being close to a job interview.  Good analogy!

They will get to know you and learn about you and your family.

Relax.  Good luck!

Answer 8

Done it twice, just relax,they are not judges out to get you.

They ask you simple questions and want suitable mums

and dads for the youngsters. You will be fine.

Answer 9

i have not done this, but my advise is as above, be yourself and as long as your friendly and honest i'm sure it will go fine.

Good luck!

Answer 10

First, be honest.

Second, if this interview results in the agency saying "no" then look to another agency.  

My wife and I adopted a little girl from China in 2004.  We were told by one agency that there would be no way we could ever adopt -- especially from China.  I now have a little 5-year old in my presence who would dispute that fact.

Agencies have all kinds of rules.  Some make sense.  Some don't.  They won't change their rules for one person but don't let them dictate to you what makes a good home for a child.

For example, one agency we met said you had to have an individual bedroom per child in your family.  There were also guidelines about how much you have to make.

The point I'm trying to make is that it is great you've decided to adopt.  Go into this interview with an open and honest heart.  It's a difficult path you've chosen but hang in there through the tough parts and it will all be worth it.

Answer 11

I don't know, sorry, but all I can suggest is "be yourself".

Best of luck x x