{"id":2313,"date":"2020-07-27T14:27:37","date_gmt":"2020-07-27T14:27:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.heartofadoptions.com\/?p=2313"},"modified":"2024-03-04T14:12:46","modified_gmt":"2024-03-04T19:12:46","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