Private Home Studies
A home study is a document to verify that you qualify to adopt a child. A home study professional meets with you in your home to ask you various questions about your background, your values, the strengths of your marriage (if you are married), your finances, and your reasons for adopting—in addition to other questions. It is not a white-glove inspection. In South Carolina this professional is called a certified adoption investigator. But do not let the name "investigator" frighten you. This is simply the official title for social workers who are authorized to conduct home studies.
As part of our overall services, Carolina Investigations, Inc. conducts home studies for those adopting here in the United States as well as for families interested in international adoption. Carolina Investigations, Inc. also conducts home studies for those interested in adopting children with special needs. Many of these children are available throughout the United States through each state’s social service department.