Beyond Infertility

One of the most dreaded and misunderstood aspects of the adoption process is the homestudy.  “One Social Worker’s View of the Homestudy” provides an insider’s perspective and shows how everyone benefits when prospective parents see the possibilities, rather than viewing it as an ordeal to get through.   Although originally written for those considering adoption, many points are applicable to decisions about donor assistance as well.

Click here to read the article: one-social-workers-view-of-the-homestudy.pdf

Here’s how to download and print the resource:

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