adoption from H&W
We are in the final stages of adopting thru Idaho health and welfare and the process was both smooth and efficient. We did however use a private social worker to complete our homestudy and the cost for this can range from $750 to $1500 depending on who you select. The department will provide you with a list of these individuals if you ask. We chose to use a private social worker because the state does have a back log and it will take about 4 to 6 months to get someone from the agency although it is less expensive.
Bad credit is not a concern, however your income is. They do look at your tax returns and take copies and all your expenses and our worker told us that finances can disqualify you. So if you pay out more than you make, this is not good. They are looking to ensure you have enough money to provide for the child without it being a financial hardship.
The child we are in the process of getting right now is 11 and his age makes the dept label him as special needs, however he has no issues, medical, physical, or emotional, so please don't let this label scare you.
When you go thru the homestudy process there is a long list of questions outlining the issues a child may have that you are willing to accept and your answers will narrow down they children you are willing to accept. good luck hope this helps
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