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Initial Home Study Paperwork & Recon Paperwork
SAFE Questionnaire - Singles Form
Name:
Email:
1. Who primarily raised you?:
Mother and Father
Stepfather
Older Sibling(s)
Father
Maternal Grandparent(s)
Adoptive Parent(s
Mother
Paternal Grandparent(s)
Foster Parent(s)
Mother and Stepparent
Aunt(s) and/or Uncle(s)
Institutional Caretaker(s)
Father and Stepparent
Mother and Mother
Legal Guardian(s)
Stepmother
Father and Father
Other:
2. Were you separated from either or both of your parents during your childhood for any of the following reasons?:
No separations
Parent(s) long-term hospitalization
Parents separated
Parent(s) in military
Parents divorced
Parent(s) in prison
Death of parent(s)
Removed from your home by police or social services
Abandoned by parent(s)
Other:
3. How old were you when you first moved away from your parent(s) or primary caretaker(s) home?:
I currently live with my parent(s) or primary caretaker(s)
Age
4. What were the circumstances that led you to leave home? Were there circumstances that led you to return?:
5. Check the boxes that best characterize your childhood relationship with your mother or primary caregiver:
No relationship
Friendly
Affectionate
Took care of mother
Abusive
Warm
Anxious
Afraid of mother
Idolized
Gentle
Consistent
Unpredictable
Neglectful
Smothering
Distant/Uninvolved
Full of conflict
Caring
Demonstrative
Superficial
Relaxed
Supportive
Over protective
Strained
Loving
Fun
Respectful
Close
Other:
6. Check the boxes that best characterize your childhood relationship with your father or primary caregiver:
No relationship
Friendly
Affectionate
Took care of mother
Abusive
Warm
Anxious
Afraid of mother
Idolized
Gentle
Consistent
Unpredictable
Neglectful
Smothering
Distant/Uninvolved
Full of conflict
Caring
Demonstrative
Superficial
Relaxed
Supportive
Over protective
Strained
Loving
Fun
Respectful
Close
Other:
7. If you were not primarily raised by your mother and/or father, which of the following best describes your relationship with your primary caretaker(s)?:
Not applicable
Friendly
Affectionate
Took care of mother
Abusive
Warm
Anxious
Afraid of mother
Idolized
Gentle
Consistent
Unpredictable
Neglectful
Smothering
Distant/Uninvolved
Full of conflict
Caring
Demonstrative
Superficial
Relaxed
Supportive
Over protective
Strained
Loving
Fun
Respectful
Close
Other:
8. Check the boxes that best describe what your childhood experience was like:
Painful
Stable
Traumatic
Happy
Confusing
Spoiled
Fun
Frightening
Enjoyable
Wonderful
Chaotic
Sad
Exciting
Lonely
Stimulating
Unhappy
Secure
Difficult to remember
Carefree
Sickly
Other:
9. Check the boxes that best describe your parents’/primary caretakers’ relationship with each other when you were a child:
No relationship
Cold
Committed
Divorced
Loving
Hostile
Separated
Violent
On again/Off again
Close
Fulfilling
Supportive
Happy
Full of conflict
Relaxed
Fun and playful
Domineering/Submissive
Affected by alcohol/drug abuse
Distrustful and suspicious
Tense
Other:
10(a). How would you rate your mother/primary caretakers’ ability to manage their lives?:
Very good
Good
Fair
Poor
Unknown
10.(b) How would you rate your father/primary caretakers’ ability to manage their lives?:
Very good
Good
Fair
Poor
Unknown
11. Check the boxes that best describe the personal characteristics of your mother or primary caretaker when you were a child:
Not applicable
Active
Moody
Easy going
Loving
Outgoing
Overly critical
Kind
Perfectionist
Generous
Hardworking
Self centered
Domineering
Aggressive
Flexible
Unforgiving
Isolated
Shy
Content
Stubborn
Happy
Irresponsible
Serious
Irrational
Optimistic
Pessimistic/Worrier
Compassionate
Manipulative/Controlling
Calm
Temperamental
Friendly/Social
Passive
Violent
Understanding
Warm
Prejudiced
Substance Abuser
Nervous/Anxious
Supportive
Emotional
Preoccupied
Fun/Playful
Dramatic
Reassuring
Self-confident
Rigid
Irritable
Other:
12. Check the boxes that best describe the personal characteristics of your father or primary caretaker when you were a child:
Not applicable
Active
Moody
Easy going
Loving
Outgoing
Overly critical
Kind
Perfectionist
Generous
Hardworking
Self centered
Domineering
Aggressive
Flexible
Unforgiving
Isolated
Shy
Content
Stubborn
Happy
Irresponsible
Serious
Irrational
Optimistic
Pessimistic/Worrier
Compassionate
Manipulative/Controlling
Calm
Temperamental
Friendly/Social
Passive
Violent
Understanding
Warm
Prejudiced
Substance Abuser
Nervous/Anxious
Supportive
Emotional
Preoccupied
Fun/Playful
Dramatic
Reassuring
Self-confident
Rigid
Irritable
Other:
13. Who primarily disciplined you during your childhood?:
Both parents equally
Paternal grandparent(s)
Mother
Aunt and/or uncle
Father
Foster parent(s)
Stepmother
Legal guardian(s)
Stepfather
Primary caretaker(s)
Older sibling(s)
Other:
Maternal grandparent(s)
14.(a) Check the boxes that best describe the way your mother/primary caretaker(s) disciplined you during your childhood:
Not applicable
Praised positive behaviors
Consistently
Shamed
Fairly
Grounded
Strictly
Removed privileges
Leniently
Logical consequences
Made idle threats
Withheld food
Lectured
Sent me to my room
Used time outs
Ignored misbehaviors
Reasoned with me
Used physical restraints
Spanked
Physically punished (other than spanking)
Family Meetings
Other:
14.(b) Check the boxes that best describe the way your father/primary caretaker(s) disciplined you during your childhood:
Not applicable
Praised positive behaviors
Consistently
Shamed
Fairly
Grounded
Strictly
Removed privileges
Leniently
Logical consequences
Made idle threats
Withheld food
Lectured
Sent me to my room
Used time outs
Ignored misbehaviors
Reasoned with me
Used physical restraints
Spanked
Physically punished (other than spanking)
Family Meetings
Other:
15.(a) Check the boxes that represent the personal values held by your mother/primary caretaker(s):
Not applicable
Honesty
Religious beliefs
Family closeness
Compassion
Family support
Social conscience
Social status
Strong work ethic
Education
Being responsible
Self respect
Freedom of expression
Independence
Leading a balanced life
Making money
Being a parent
Fidelity
Patriotism
Healthy life style
Spiritual/Cultural Practice
Other:
15.(b) Check the boxes that represent the personal values held by your father/primary caretaker(s):
Not applicable
Honesty
Religious beliefs
Family closeness
Compassion
Family support
Social conscience
Social status
Strong work ethic
Education
Being responsible
Self respect
Freedom of expression
Independence
Leading a balanced life
Making money
Being a parent
Fidelity
Patriotism
Healthy life style
Spiritual/Cultural Practice
Other:
16. How do your own personal values compare to those of your parent(s)/primary caretaker(s)?:
Basically share the same values
Share most of their values
Share some of their values
Do not share any of their values
Don’t know
17.(a) Check the boxes that best describe your mother/primary caretakers’ attitudes about sexuality when you were a child:
Unknown
Awkward discussing
Open about sexuality
Believed sex was sinful
Comfortable discussing
Liberal sexual attitudes
Old fashioned
Conservative attitudes
Never discussed sex
Sexually repressed
No sex before marriage
Sexually irresponsible
Condemned homosexuality
Supported sex education
Knowledgeable
Other:
17.(b) Check the boxes that best describe your father/primary caretakers’ attitudes about sexuality when you were a child:
Unknown
Awkward discussing
Open about sexuality
Believed sex was sinful
Comfortable discussing
Liberal sexual attitudes
Old fashioned
Conservative attitudes
Never discussed sex
Sexually repressed
No sex before marriage
Sexually irresponsible
Condemned homosexuality
Supported sex education
Knowledgeable
Other:
18. Check the boxes that best describe what you were like as a child (pre-teenage years):
Happy
Awkward
Responsible
Rebellious
Shy
Temperamental
Self-confident
Sad
Disobedient
Curious
Stubborn
Friendly
Irresponsible
Outgoing
Compliant
Unhappy
Calm
Anxious/Nervous
Sickly
Thoughtful
Aggressive
Serious
Active
Insecure
Quiet
Fearful
Hyperactive
Funny
Obedient
Other:
19. Check the boxes that best describe what you were like as a teenager:
Happy
Awkward
Responsible
Rebellious
Shy
Temperamental
Self-confident
Sad
Disobedient
Curious
Stubborn
Friendly
Irresponsible
Outgoing
Compliant
Unhappy
Calm
Anxious/Nervous
Sickly
Thoughtful
Aggressive
Serious
Active
Insecure
Quiet
Fearful
Hyperactive
Funny
Obedient
Other:
20. When you were a child, with whom would you confide?:
Mother
Cousin(s)
Father
Counselor(s)/Teacher(s)
Sibling(s)
Psychiatrist(s)/Psychologist(s)/Social Worker(s)
Grandparent(s)
Clergy
Aunt(s)/Uncle(s)
Friends
Stepparent
No One
Primary Caretaker(s)
Others:
21. When you were a child or adolescent, did you require counseling or psychiatric care?:
No
Yes
22. Are there issues, traumatic incidents or accidents from your childhood that currently cause you distress?:
No
Yes
23. Check the boxes that best describe your early dating experiences:
Didn’t date
Traumatic
Extensive
Frightening
Fun
Too much too soon
Unusual
Exciting
Unremarkable
Dull
Pressured
Limited
Chaperoned
In groups
Friendly
Other:
24. Check the boxes that best describe your early sexual experiences:
Limited
Unremarkable
Frightening
Pleasurable
Traumatic
Unusual
Confusing
Abusive
Awkward
Romantic
Shameful
Pressured
Exciting
Regretful
Amusing
Other:
25. If you were married previously, how did your marriage(s) end?:
Not applicable
Divorce
Death of spouse(s)
Annulment
26. If you were previously in a domestic partnership(s), how did your partnership(s) end?:
Not applicable
Terminated partnership without legal agreement(s)
Terminated partnership with legal agreement(s
27. If you went through a divorce or terminated a domestic partnership, check the boxes that best describe what the experience was like for you:
Not applicable
Painful
Crazy
A relief
Easy
Unfair
Frustrating
Long and drawn out
Expensive
Bitter
Fair
Depressing
Frightening
Amicable
Devastating
Other:
28. Have you ever been in a custody dispute?:
No
Yes
29(a). Are you currently in a relationship?:
No
Yes
29.(b) If yes, please characterize the nature of the relationship(s):
Long term
New
Intimate
Casual
Multiple Relationships
30. How often do you argue with others?:
Never
Once or twice a month
Rarely
Several times a day
Once or twice a week
Almost daily
Once or twice a year
Once a day
31. Check the boxes that best describe the major areas of conflict between you and others:
Not applicable
Personal habits
Sexual relations
Personal expectations
Discipline of children
Household chores
Politics
Friends
Religion
Work
Values
Leisure time
Alcohol/Drugs
Infidelity
Separate activities
Shared activities
Emotional closeness
Emotional separateness
Time apart
Time together
Family involvement
Money
Travel
Other:
32. Check the boxes that best describe the way you typically react when you have a major disagreement with others:
Not applicable
Agree to disagree
Reach agreement through mutual give and take
Sometimes yell and shout
Take time to think things over before discussing
Leave the house to cool off
Give in and attempt to smooth things over
Become silent
Seek outside help such as a counselor/clergy person
Try to outwit them
Sometimes pound or break things
Things get physical (pushing, shoving, hitting)
Change the topic
Other:
33(a). Check the boxes that best describe your current relationship with your mother/primary caregivers:
Mother deceased
Dependent
No contact
Loving
Strained
Very close
Distant
Comfortable
Caring
Over involved
Emotionally intense
Not involved enough
Flexible
On again/off again
Hostile
Problematic
Understanding
Enjoyable
Argumentative
Improving
Manipulative
Gratifying
Positive
I am caretaker for
Supportive
Other:
33(b). Check the boxes that best describe your current relationship with your father/primary caregivers:
Father deceased
Dependent
No contact
Loving
Strained
Very close
Distant
Comfortable
Caring
Over involved
Emotionally intense
Not involved enough
Flexible
On again/off again
Hostile
Problematic
Understanding
Enjoyable
Argumentative
Improving
Manipulative
Gratifying
Positive
I am caretaker for
Supportive
Other:
34. How helpful and supportive do you feel members of your extended family are/will be to you as a parent?:
Not applicable
All family members are helpful and supportive
Most family members are helpful and supportive
About half are helpful and supportive
Few are helpful and supportive
No family members are helpful and supportive
35. In some families, different viewpoints concerning such things as life-style, personal values, religion, socio/economic status, sexual orientation, politics, etc., interfere with family relationships. To what degree is that the case in your family?:
Issues such as these do not interfere with relationships within my family
Issues such as these seldom interfere with relationships within my family
Occasionally issues such as these interfere with relationships within my family
Frequently issues such as these interfere with relationships within my family
36. How comfortable are members of your extended family when it comes to being around and relating to children?:
Not applicable
All family members are comfortable
Most family members are comfortable
About half are comfortable
Few are comfortable
No family members are comfortable
37. List your siblings according to how close or distant your relationship is with them: :
I don’t have any brothers or sisters
I am very close to:
I am somewhat close to:
I am distant from:
I am in conflict with:
38. How many members of your immediate and extended family are ready, willing and able to fully accept an unrelated child into the family?:
All family members are ready, willing and able to fully accept
Most family members are ready, willing and able to fully accept
About half are ready, willing and able to fully accept
Few are ready, willing and able to fully accept
No family member is ready, willing and able to fully accept
39. How many people in your life, outside of your family, are ready, willing and able to provide you support as a parent?:
There are numerous people who are ready, willing and able to be supportive
There are several people who are ready, willing and able to be supportive
There are a few select people who are ready, willing and able to be supportive
There is one person who is ready, willing and able to be supportive
There is nobody who is ready, willing and able to be supportive
40. How many people in your life cause you serious conflict and stress?:
There are numerous people who cause me serious conflict and stress
There are several people who cause me serious conflict and stress
There are a few select people who cause me serious conflict and stress
There is one person who cause me serious conflict and stress
There is nobody who cause me serious conflict and stress
41. Check the boxes that best describe your community involvement:
Have no friends that I socialize with
Regular attendance at religious services
Have a few friends that I socialize with
Occasional attendance at religious services
Have many friends that I socialize with
Rarely/Never attend religious services
Regular involvement in social organizations
Active in community organizations
Occasional involvement in social organizations
Occasional involvement in community organizations
Rarely get involved in social organizations
Cultural events
No involvement in community organizations
Other:
Active in politics
42. If you are employed outside of the home, how many hours per week do you work?:
Not applicable
Less than 20 hours
20 - 30 hours
31 - 40 hours
41- 50 hours
More than 50 hours
43. If you are employed outside of the home, how long have you worked at your current job?:
Not applicable
If yes
44. Whether you work inside or outside the home, do you enjoy your work?:
No
Most of the time
Some of the time
All of the time
45. Have you ever been fired?:
No
Yes
46. Do you plan any career or job changes in the near future?:
No
Yes
47. How do/will you discipline a child in your care?:
Spanking
Use “time outs”
Lecturing
Raise my voice
Rational discussion
Send child to their room
Consistently use reasonable consequences
Tell child they are grounded
Ignore the child’s misbehavior
Tell child they should be ashamed
Discipline according to how I feel at the time
Threaten punishment in the future
Physical restraint, e.g., strap down in crib
Tell child how angry they make me
Make rules and consequences clear in advance
Tell child how angry they make me
Take away privileges
Other:
Physical punishment other than spanking
48. What is the overall condition of your health?:
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
49. Have you ever been hospitalized or had surgery?:
No
Yes
50. Are you currently taking any medication(s)?:
No
Yes
51. Have you or any of the family members listed below had any of the following conditions? Indicate which family member by using the following code, placing the appropriate number in front of the condition.
1 = SELF
2 = PARENT(S)
3 = SIBLING(S)
4 = CHILDREN
Diabetes:
1
2
3
4
Arthritis:
1
2
3
4
Seizures:
1
2
3
4
High blood pressure:
1
2
3
4
Cancer:
1
2
3
4
Frequent headaches:
1
2
3
4
Kidney disease:
1
2
3
4
High cholesterol:
1
2
3
4
Asthma:
1
2
3
4
Hearing loss:
1
2
3
4
Impaired sight:
1
2
3
4
Allergies:
1
2
3
4
Ulcers:
1
2
3
4
Insomnia:
1
2
3
4
Sickle cell anemia:
1
2
3
4
Heart condition:
1
2
3
4
Colitis:
1
2
3
4
Tuberculosis:
1
2
3
4
Thyroid condition:
1
2
3
4
Intellectual disability:
1
2
3
4
Alcoholism:
1
2
3
4
Drug addiction:
1
2
3
4
Developmental disability:
1
2
3
4
Anxiety/Panic attacks:
1
2
3
4
Depression:
1
2
3
4
Bipolar illness:
1
2
3
4
Attention deficit disorder:
1
2
3
4
Infertility/Sterility:
1
2
3
4
Schizophrenia:
1
2
3
4
Eating disorder:
1
2
3
4
Sexually transmitted desease:
1
2
3
4
Other condition(s) not listed:
I affirm that the information given in this questionnaire is correct to the best of my ability:
Social Worker:
(please select your caseworker)
Tracey Higgins
Andrea Leys
Dahlia Freeman
Shanice Randall
Jenna Matheny