A home study consists of face-to-face meetings with a Home Study professional (often a Licensed Social Worker), who meets with prospective parents to inspect their home and conduct interviews. Topics of discussion may include your motivation to adopt, your upbringing, your current marital situation and family dynamics, parenting philosophies, etc. They will also collect supporting documentation including medical forms, background clearances, birth and marriage certificates, etc. Their primary focus is to evaluate potential living situations for children placed in your home and to assess if the prospective parents can adequately provide a safe, loving and caring home.