{"id":2313,"date":"2020-07-27T14:27:37","date_gmt":"2020-07-27T14:27:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.heartofadoptions.com\/?p=2313"},"modified":"2024-12-10T16:00:58","modified_gmt":"2024-12-10T21:00:58","slug":"what-to-expect-when-youre-expecting-a-home-visit-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/heartofadoptions.com\/what-to-expect-when-youre-expecting-a-home-visit-2\/","title":{"rendered":"What To Expect When You\u2019re Expecting: A Home Visit"},"content":{"rendered":"
Completing homestudy<\/a> paperwork can be a terrifying adventure \u2013 the to-do list seems to go on forever and the questions, sometimes probing, can trigger feelings of discomfort and sensitivity.<\/p>\n During your home visit, caseworkers come to get to know you better and to make sure your home has enough room for a new addition. We come to ensure that you have a realistic understanding of the adoption process and its lifelong implications.<\/p>\n We are on your team and we want you to welcome home a little one nearly as much as you do! Many of us become quite close to our home study families \u2013 we root for you, empathize with you and pray for Finalization Day alongside you.\u00a0In the hopes of putting some minds at ease, here is a collection of tips, tricks, and info to help get you ready for your first home visit.<\/p>\n Steps to Take Before the Visit<\/u><\/p>\n Some Things to Avoid<\/strong> Before the Visit<\/u><\/p>\n What to Expect <\/u>When the Caseworker Arrives<\/u><\/p>\n The best advice that can be given to prospective parents during the adoption process<\/a> is to keep asking questions. <\/em>Agencies are here to answer those questions, whether they be logistical in nature or requests for additional support. We can help you connect with mentor families and others who have gone through the adoption process as well.\u00a0The home study is designed to assist you in becoming the best parent you can be so let us know when you\u2019re nervous or need help. There is no shame in being vulnerable.\u00a0Remember, we can\u2019t wait to approve you and get you on your way to find a perfect match!<\/p>\n Along with helping adoptive parents grow their family, Heart of Adoptions, Inc<\/a>\u00a0has helped hundreds of women navigate their\u00a0unplanned pregnancy in Florida.<\/a>\u00a0We’re available 24 hours a day 365 days a year, even during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Don\u2019t hesitate to reach out to us\u00a0here<\/a>. You can also call us at 1-800-GO-ADOPT or text us at 877-202-9624<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Completing homestudy paperwork can be a terrifying adventure \u2013 the to-do list seems to go on forever and the questions, sometimes probing, can trigger feelings…Read More What To Expect When You\u2019re Expecting: A Home Visit<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":2314,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[11,12,13],"tags":[108,32,109,110,25],"class_list":["post-2313","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-adoption","category-families","category-parents","tag-adoption-homestudy","tag-adoption-in-florida","tag-adoption-process","tag-homestudy-paperwork","tag-unplanned-pregnancy-in-florida"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n\n
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