Need avice on passing homestudies?

Question

Hello everyone.

My name is Benny and I need advice on how a single male can pass a home-study. I would love to adopt a couple foreign children preferably teenage boys since I'm single. I have a warm home waiting for children.

I've been lurking here for a couple days and a few people stand out to me. If Suzy Sunshine or Kristy can recommend any agencies I would appreciate it. The quicker I get started the better.

Thanks everyone.

Hugs and Kisses,

Benny.

Answer 1

I'd agree... There something wrong about you and this post  

Answer 2

On the off chance this is a serious question, or some lurker is wondering the same thing, homestudies aren't something you "pass." It's about the real you, and your real home, not about telling the social workers what you think they want to hear. The best thing you can do is be as honest and upfront as possible.

Answer 3

Hi, "Benny".

If you can't pass a homestudy just by being your wonderful self, you have no business adopting.

But I'm sure those two lovely ladies will come through for you, being as pro-adoption as they are.

Best of luck to any kids who come in contact with you (and them).

ETA:  Well...um...she didn't make your list, but another of our wonderful neighborhood pro-ALL-adoption folks stepped up to help you out.  And gee, so, so helpful, too.

Answer 4

WOW!  They even pulled th GOD is WATCHING card on you!! LOL

Answer 5

this sounds pretty sick to me....

Answer 6

Ah, Benny (Independent)...  the games we play...

Here is where you can learn about homestudies (although you should already know where to find it): http://home-study.adoption.com/

I will not mention the adoption agency I used because I think you're up to no good.

I agree with sizesmit's answer, as well.

Answer 7

Our local department of human services has a list of all the requirements that have to be done in order to adopt children.  There are many older kids that need adoption, and some are specially marked for single men because of their abuse history with women, or their need for a strong male role model.  

There are so many kids here that need adoption, especially older kids.  You can google "adoption photolistings available children" and pull up a bunch of non-profit agencies that help kids get adopted.  

It is harder for a single male to adopt, especially from overseas, because many agencies strictly require married couples.  Also, I'm often mistrusting, and if you're here to find victims for strange things, may lightening strike you.  Hopefully, that's not the case.

Answer 8

To pass a homestudy you should be honest about your intentions, and let the social workers do their job.

Answer 9

I am a social worker, and to be perfectly honest with you I very much doubt that they will place teenage boys with you. It is VERY VERY VERY unlikely that a single man be allowed to adopt by himself UNLESS it is a family member that needs a home. We have placed children with uncles or grandfathers, when they have no other biological relatives and the uncle or grandfather is a part of the child's life. I am very sorry if you are sincere in your endeavors and really want to care for a child. There are so many children out there that need to be adopted into good homes. I am not saying that your home would be a bad placement, but the social worker needs to make sure that the child is safe, a single male home typically is not a place you would place a child for adoption. It is even hard to place a child in a single woman home, although this is a lot more seen than males. Agencies like to see a married couple. Honestly I have never seen anyone placed in a single male home unless the circumstances are as I stated before.

I also hope that you are sincre..you know God is always watching!