Did anyone see the Clean House special last night? The couple stated they want to adopt a baby. Would a couple

Question

who were slovenly and hoarders like that be able to pass a Home Study and adopt? That house was so bad, I surprised it hadn't already been condemed. He is temp (possible permanently) disabled. I don't see him able to pick up a child of any size. He had a hard time cleaning and kept having to lie down. She is VERY emotional. She was crying before they even got into the door. Neither of them have a job. I'm pretty sure they are living off of his disability checks. Could they adopt or foster to adopt?

Answer 1

I wondered that myself. I HOPE not -- FOSTER kids have been taken out of better conditions than what those people were living in.

I seriously doubt they would be able to adopt -- they probably would not even be able to FOSTER.

Answer 2

Yes, I saw that massive hog sty.  I can't believe anyone in their right mind would even begin to live in that filth.  I hope beyond hope that they never get a child through the foster or adoption services.  One thing that is going for us (and I know this to be a fact based on my own experiences with MS), a disabled person is not eligible for adoption or fostering.  I believe the woman said she had medical problems, too. so that may be the saving grace.  I can just see poopie diapers thrown in the corner of the closet for months and years at a time.  EWWW!  They were mega nasty.

Answer 3

Didn't see that episode.  But yikes!  By your description, this raised the bar for what could qualify as a mess.

I can't see this family passing a homestudy.  I admit, stranger things have happened, but any reliable social worker would not place a child into that situation.

Answer 4

The home study health and safety check is very thorough, it includes gardens, huts, cellars, car etc also.

However physical disability does not necessarily rule out adopting or fostering, I know of several people with MS who have, and a foster parent whose placements continued whilst receiving chemotherapy. Having a good support network is what matters.

Answer 5

Changes in their present situation would have to change.  

A lot of people say they'd like to adopt a baby.  Very few who say they want to actually do go through the processes to.

Answer 6

I don't know, I mean that's a good reason why children are REMOVED from a home and placed in to care.

Answer 7

No way that home would of passed inspection.  Those are the type of homes children are removed from.