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The home study is an important part of the process for many adoptions. Depending on the type of adoption or adoption professional you choose, you may be required to do a home study using an Oregon-licensed home study provider. Be patient, as the home study can be a time-consuming process. Understanding what the home study involves, what information you will need to provide, and what you can expect during the home visit and interviews, will help ensure that you are well-prepared and that you avoid any surprises that could result in unnecessary stress and/or delay.
The home study and placement report will be completed by an adoption agency licensed by the Oregon Department of Human Services (DHS).
The goal of the adoption home study is to ensure that prospective adoptive parents are prepared for adoption, emotionally, financially, and mentally. The home inspection will will done to make sure you have taken basic health and safety precautions to provide a safe environment for a child, such as:
To be approved for a DHS adoption, a prospective adoptive parent must have a home study recommending him or her as a potential adoptive resource. The parent(s) must meet the department’s standards for adoptive homes by demonstrating the knowledge, skills, and ability to meet, without agency oversight, the current and lifelong needs of the child for all of the following:
An Oregon adoption home study involves two components: submitting your documents; and completing your in-home visits and interview with your home study professional. A checklist can help you prepare for the process and ensure that it goes as smoothly and efficiently as possible. An adoption application may include the following:
The family interviews will cover a range of topics, including your feelings about adoption, your parenting techniques, and how you plan to talk about adoption within your family. Under Oregon law, the adoptive applicant and anyone else in the household who is 18 years or older will be included in the investigation and study.
Upon completion of the adoption home study, a report will be issued. The study will present your story in a biographical format and will ultimately qualify or disqualify the home study. It will incorporate some or all of the following information:
It is very important to be completely honest and open during the home study process. Adoption applications may be denied where prospective parents omit or falsity information. Other reasons an adoption application may be denied include:
If you need assistance with an adoption in Oregon we welcome you to contact us. We serve clients throughout Oregon and are experienced in all types and aspects of adoption.
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