[3862fostermom]

Hello ,

I need to know when we apply to become foster parents and are denied for something in the home study do we have a right to know exactly why?? I've been told that there are three things in my homestudy that will make any agency deny me but the agency I went throught refuse to let me review or get a copy of the home study. I am so upset because I'm being accussed of something I know nothing about. I went thru the whole process, purchassed bedrm furniture, jumped thru all the hoops now this. Please does anyone know what my next step should be. I have called the Regional Director, sent certified mail and have not heard anything. Please help.


you mail email me at svm0608@sbcglobal.net Thanks all i'm just so hurt and dissappointed

[stevenstwin]

I don't know the laws where you are, so I just wanted to say that I think it's really unfair, and I hope you can get it resolved. I'm in Canada, but to complete a homestudy here you HAVE to give it to the client, and we get to review it and sign it. I think that's only fair.

[rottymom]

That's strange...I would think you should have a right to the copy of homestudy but I never dealt with that problem. A homestudy is about the home being a safe place. Medicines, chemicals, firearms and other dangerous things should be locked away.

[chevyjewel]

Originally Posted by rottymom

That's strange...I would think you should have a right to the copy of homestudy but I never dealt with that problem. A homestudy is about the home being a safe place. Medicines, chemicals, firearms and other dangerous things should be locked away.

A homestudy is not ONLY about the physical home itself being a safe place (that part was very last for us) it's a study about the people living in the home too. Ours includes a detailed description of mine and dh's childhoods, upbringings, even down to how our parents punished us as children and how we punish our own children. Favorite memories, where we've worked and why, friends and extended family, our likes, dislikes, there was a ton of stuff about our two biological children in there including medical history on both and their likes and dislikes, our involvement in the community, religious beliefs, pets, financial history, what kind of kiddos we'd accept, age, race, how we'd be willing to support a families RU, EVERYTHING.

While your worker(s) were there interviewing you did they let you know there were any concerns with anything you were telling them?

We were able to review our homestudy before it was submitted for final approval to check for accuracy as well as if there was anything we felt should be added that was missing. I would straight up ask them to see it or at least inquire as to why you were denied. I'm sure they'll be honest with you.

Good luck sorting it all out!

[rottymom]

A homestudy is not ONLY about the physical home itself being a safe place (that part was very last for us) it's a study about the people living in the home too

Oops! Can we say brain fart...yeah, you are right. We did a full background check including fingerprints. I guess I didn't think about the full picture. But the main point is that the home will be a safe place for kids. We did have to fill out large amounts of paperwork about our family, kids, dogs, and the works. In the end I felt like the homestudy lady knew us like family too. Even after the paperwork she asked more questions about us and how we live. I am pretty straightforward any way so I didn't mind being interviewed.

[hkolln]

We were able to get a copy of our home study when we applied to be foster parents. If the SW can't give it to you then go up the ladder.

And our home study involved health inspection, 2 home visits with alot of questions on our life and growing up, etc...and our philosphy on parenting, and a background check and reference checks. Is there something in your past as a child that concerns them? Do they think you wouldn't be able to parent due to something in your life growing up? How about references? What did they respond like?

They should at least give you some type of reason for denial.

[sunsetsky]

Ditto
Also, there is an appeal process. Ask your county what is the process to appeal the denial. Its worth it because you may be able work it out.

[ALfostermom]

i know it has been a couple of months since your last post. Has this been resolved yet. I don't know where you are from and what theur laws are but i think yhey should be able to tell you why you were denied. I help with our county's GPS classes (10 week trainig to become fp) and i know they have to tell the prospective parents the reason for denial.

[3862fostermom]

Thank you for all your kind words and support. There was no appeal process and I don't know what the home study said. The agency refused to let me know anything and that was so strange because the worker who did the study told me she was referring me and how well my home was. She never inquired about any weapons,chemcals, knives or anything like that. It took her about seven hours and a month later I received the denial letter. The sad part is that I have applied elsewhere and was denied due to whatever the first agency is saying. It ony states negative home study from other agency. The agency is under investigation and I have done a deposition so we'll see what happens. I no longer wish to be a foster parent due to all the undue stress and agrevation I have went thru. I have friends who are experiencing some awful things with this agency like picking up children from workers home then the agency just forgets about the child then had the foster parent falsify paperwork or she would not have been paid. Anyway, I will contiune to post and let you all know the outcome but I do know there is an investigation going on now. Again, THANKS SO MUCH FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT AND KIND WORDS.