An adoption home study can be a source of stress for many hopeful adoptive parents, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Since learning about the process can help you to be prepared and (hopefully) alleviate some of your fears, we’ve compiled an article with everything you need to know about the Connecticut adoption home study.

Anytime you have questions about the adoption home study or anything adoption-related, fill out this online form or call 1-800-ADOPTION to speak with a specialist from American Adoptions. Until then, continue reading this helpful guide about the home study process for your Connecticut adoption.

What is a home study for adoption in Connecticut?

Essentially, a home study for adoption is an assessment of a family’s readiness to adopt a child. A social worker will work with you to determine whether or not you are ready to pursue adoption based on three main stages: a home inspection, a documentation phase that includes background checks, and interviews with each family member living in the home.

This can sound scary, but don’t worry — your Connecticut adoption home study professional is there to help you on your journey of becoming a parent! His or her goal is simply to ensure that everyone in your family is ready for a new family member, and to help you be physically, mentally and financially prepared to pursue adoption.

How does the CT adoption home study process work?

The Connecticut adoption home study process should look something like this:

1. Choose a home study professional near you. In Connecticut, this may be CT Adoption Services, Rainbow Adoptions, or Adoptions from the Heart.

2. Complete background checks with your local police department and the FBI. At this time, your professional will ensure you meet Connecticut requirements for adopting.

3. Meet with your home study provider to learn what else you might need to gather for the Connecticut adoption home study.

4. Prepare all of your necessary materials to provide to your home study professional. (See below for a CT adoption home study checklist.)

5. Meet with your home study professional for your home inspection and interviews with each family member.

6. Receive your home study document in the mail and confirm that all information is correct.

And then you’re done! As long as your home study professional finds that everything is in order, you’re ready to start looking for adoption opportunities! 

Connecticut Adoption Home Study Checklist

The most time-consuming part of the Connecticut adoption home study is the documentation phase. Gathering everything you need can seem like a daunting task, so to help you prepare, we’ve compiled a checklist of documents you should begin locating:

• Birth certificates

• Marriage license

• Driver’s licenses and proof of insurance

• Health statements, both physical and mental

• Background checks and clearances

• Financial information in the form of items like pay stubs, income statements or tax returns. You don’t have to be wealthy to adopt; rather, these documents should simply show that you are capable of providing a child with anything he or she needs.

• Autobiographical statements that explain your desire to adopt

• The names and contact information of three to five people your home study professional could use as references

For your home inspection, you should make sure the following are up to date:

• CO2 detectors

• Fire alarms

• Fire extinguishers

• Locks and screens on all doors and windows

• Safeguards around any heating equipment or fireplaces

• Covered outlets

• Fences around pools or hot tubs

• A home evacuation plan

• A list of emergency phone numbers

• A first-aid kit

To learn more about the Connecticut adoption home study and how to prepare for it, please cotnact a local home study provider. For more information about American Adoptions' domestic adoption programs, please call 1-800-ADOPTION at any time to speak with a licensed social worker. 

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