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Old 06-20-2009, 10:43 AM
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You may also need

A lock box to put those meds in before you lock them in a cabinet

A fire/safety inspection from the fire marshall in your town

CPR

Fingerprinting

Screens on all of your windows--even if you never open them

Fireplace screens

Additional locks on doors

If you have pets, vaccinations

If you have a pool or pond, a locking gate and fence

A thermometer in your fridge to attest to the right temp

A box in the fridge for storing refrigeratable medication

There are always going to be tons of things that you don't expect. Most homestudies are looking to find out if your home is safe and clean enough for kids. Most homestudy workers don't do a white glove test, but I've read on here about some who do, so you might want to wipe down your baseboards just in case. In general, the worker is nice, goes through the checklist, and asks if s/he is unsure about your home. And you're usually given time to correct things that they find, sometimes on the spot.

The goal is to get you to PASS, not to fail you.

It's more nerve-wracking before hand than during.
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