In some states you may be able to start the criminal history and background checks as soon as your adoption application has been submitted and before you have an adoption socialworker assigned. If your state allows these steps to be taken early it is a good idea to make the appointment and get them started as they can take some time to be completed. Most states require a complete fingerprinting and criminal history check in order to adopt children from the foster care system. In many cases your state will require this to be completed for any adult living in … Continue reading →