THERE IS NO REASON TO FEAR THE ADOPTION HOME STUDY VISIT

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As an adoptive mother and social worker who does adoption home studies, I see the process from both sides.

When I adopted, I resented someone coming into my home and seeing if I was qualified to be a parent. If I could get pregnant, no one would ask questions, review my medical history or look at my finances. But here I was, trying to prove to someone that I was a good person and fit to parent.

Much to my surprise, the homestudy went better than I thought it would........More

Kathy Ann Brodsky, LCSW is a social worker, adoptive mom and advocate for ethical adoption practice. She has prepared thousands of adoption homestudies, counseled adoptive parents and parents-to-be, and has trained professionals to work with adoptive families. She was named an “Angel in Adoption” by the Congressional Coalition on Adoption in 2001 and has a private practice in New York City. She is also Director of the Ametz Adoption Program of JCCA. She can be reached at theadoptionmaven@gmail.com