One of the most important requirements of the prospective adoptive parents during the adoption process is the adoption home study. No matter what kind of adoption people choose, they will be required to complete an adoption home study. The home study is the first step in the adoption process. What is an adoption home study? A home study is an assessment of the prospective adoptive parent’s skill and talents. The search for an adoptive child can start before the home study is completed but the adoption will no be approved until the home study is completed by the potential adoptive family.