What is a home study?

A home study is a process required by law in order to ensure the safety and welfare of children who are placed for adoption in the state of New Jersey. It is a comprehensive evaluation process undertaken by professionally trained workers to review and assess the abilities of prospective adoptive parents to provide a safe and secure home for an adopted child. Typically, the home study process assesses the adoptive parents’ physical and mental health, their relationships, their lifestyle, their parenting skills, their home environment, and their financial capability to provide for the adopted child. The home study process includes interviews, background checks, home visits, reference checks, and criminal history checks. The home study culminates in the preparation of a written report that is submitted to the court for approval. The home study is a very important part of the adoption process in New Jersey as it provides important information for the court to consider when making a final decision as to whether or not the adoption should take place.

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