If a couple is looking to adopt a child, and one of the partners siblings has been convicted...?

Question

does this slim your chances of being approved as adoptive parents??

Answer 1

No, the partner's siblings have nothing to do with being approved to adopt.  Its the parents that they investigate.  I don't think the caseworker will even know about it?

Edit to add: If the person does not live with you, don't worry about it. Trust me, it will not matter!

Answer 2

yes it does matter if  the partners siblings have been in trouble, we tryed to adopt a teenager but was refused because my step son  had been in jail , please don't be put of by it , try it you might be lucky good luck.that was in the u.k

Answer 3

No....at least it shouldn't.  During the home study process the only people you have to be concerned with and answer for are those that live under your roof.  Some social workers want to know about family support...will there be any?....How much interaction will this adoptive child have with the extended family?  If you don't have interaction now with this sibling no need to mention.  Sometimes it's best to stick to the basic facts and not add any unnecessary information. Hope this helps......Cally

Answer 4

I would guess it wouldn't help your chances!

Answer 5

Hi, no it will not be an issue at all. No one is responsible for another persons actions. Please do not let it worry you or put you off adopting. So many unwanted children out there deserve to be loved.

Answer 6

There are lots of factors which are taken into account, and the process is a lengthy one to ensure that the adoptive parents are fit and capable people.  It seems a shame when there are so many obviously unfit parents out there blighting children's lives, and storing up problems for future generations.

However, the fact that you've waited so long before deciding to think about adoption might worry them.  Your own state of health may also play a part in the decision.  If, for example, you were physically unable to cope with the demands of a young child, then they'd obviously be concerned - the old health and safety issue.

I wouldn't worry too much about your siblings, though it would be best to show that you are being open and honest by mentioning the facts.  Nothing worse than being caught out trying to keep secrets.  They might wonder what other secrets you've got.

Answer 7

YES it does. They look at everyone that is in the house. So, it depends on what he or she has done.

Answer 8

No

Answer 9

when we filled out papers for our home study they did want to know about our siblings.  but what they wanted was their age, marital status and how many kids they had and even their professions but never asked about criminal records nor did they have to go through a background check.  now if your sibling is living with you then that might be a different story.  and it may depend on what the charge was.  if it was a crime against a child that could matter to the adoption agency.