I want to make sure my baby goes to a good home. Is there some sort of screening process that the adoptive families go through?

A: All adoptive families in the US (unless they are doing an adoption through an attorney in Georgia) must be screened through a home study. A home study is done by a social worker who determines that the home is safe emotional and physical place for a child. Most states also require adoptive parents to have a fingerprint background check.