[kamari]

We plan on homeschooling our children. Does anyone know if that will be a problem in regards to adopting?

[tweetybirdus]

Agencies shouldn't have an issue with it, but some may. I happened to mention that I would love to homeschool, but that I probably wouldn't because of the need to work, in an interview with bparents and they didn't care for it and chose another couple because of it. The agency, then, advised us not to discuss it with bparents next time as some people see it as a super religious thing or cultish.

I'd be wary of mentioning homeschooling.

[minibus]

I don't see why it would be. While that may have been the case with tweetybird, I would also imagine that mentioning homeschooling would cause some bparents to choose you. You never know what will appeal to people.

[MommaD]

It wasn't an issue at all for us. We were already homeschooling our oldest 3 children when we decided to adopt. I would say get to know the laws in your state now, if you haven't already though.

[kamari]

Thanks for the responses. We're not looking to adopt an infant, so I don't think bparents will be an issue. In fact, we strongly prefer (for various reasons) to adopt a child already separated from their parents legally.

I was thinking more about an agency or SW having concerns.

We're already starting to homeschool our 2 1/2yr old (at his insistence). We live in CA and fortunately the laws are pretty favorable here. My husband was homeschooled right up through high school.

I just wasn't sure what the response might be from a SW or agency viewpoint.

Again, thanks for the responses!

[ProspectiveSingleMom]

I would think that being able to homeschool would be an asset, because you could potentially take a child who would have difficulty in a public school setting.

[mg1970]

It should not be any issue with your homestudy. It is a lifestyle choice that is not exactly mainstream (<2% of students). Often homeschoolers have strong religious and moral beliefs. If this does not describe you then I would suggest you elaborate on your reasons for homeschooling in your profile so no assumptions are made. This may appeal to some and turn off others. While this may be a reason some will pass on you, it might be the thing that makes you stand out to an emom who may have similar values/beliefs.