Adoption Makes Family

What is a Home Study?

A Home Study is one of the first steps that adoptive parents should take in the Adoption process. It is a social, family and work history. The Home Study Service helps to illustrate a complete and accurate picture of the adoptive parents' life, past and present.

Why is it important?

A Home Study helps to discover your suitability as an adoptive parent. This information gives birth mothers the peace of mind knowing that their child will be going to a stable, safe and loving home. The Home Study process also instructs and assists the adoptive family in the management of the transitional emotions of joy and stress when welcoming a new child into their life. The Home Study is to "screen in" a family - rather than "screen out." The social worker works to reach out to the family in a supportive, positive and affirming manner.

How long is the process?

A home study can take up to 90 days to complete once the family has submitted all of the necessary documents. There are many forms that must be completed and documents that must be acquired. It is best to get started on your Home Study as soon as you decide to adopt. Because the Home Study is such an integral part of the adoption process, it is essential to have a positive feeling about the agency and social worker conducting the home study. At Adoption Makes Family, we consider it an honor to participate in a family's efforts to adopt a child. As such, we feel very positive about our role in conducting a home study. (It must be completed by an agency licensed in the State in which you live.)

To purchase the Home Study forms call 410-683-2100 for more information.

Adoption Makes Family, Inc. is proud to have been accepted as one of the agencies in the State of Maryland to whomAmerican Adoptions and 1800Homestudy.com entrusts their referrals.