What is a pre-adoption home assessment?

A pre-adoption home assessment is a process in which families applying to adopt in Hawaii are evaluated by a social worker. The process is designed to ensure that the home environment is suitable for the adoption of a child. The assessment involves an in-person visit to the home of the potential adoptive parents, during which the social worker will evaluate the home environment, lifestyle, and safety and security of the home. The social worker will also review the family’s lifestyle, financial stability, work history, and any other factors that may be relevant. The social worker will make sure that the home is a safe and suitable environment to bring a child into, and will make sure that the family is aware of any special needs or developmental issues that a potential adoptee may have. After the pre-adoption home assessment, the social worker will make a recommendation to the Courts, which will then make the final decision as to whether the adoptive family is approved.

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