Family & Home

Alby Acosta and Josh Grubka reside in a townhouse in northern Baltimore, Maryland. The home is located 15 minutes from the downtown cultural hub of the Baltimore City in a suburban neighborhood. The community is racially diverse and receptive to different cultures. There are several school age children for socialization. The home is equipped with smoke alarms, a carbon monoxide detector, and a fire extinguisher. This home has access to public utilities, shopping, local fire and police departments, medical services, major roadways, and recreational and cultural activities. Upon all visits, the home was found to be clean and free of environmental hazards. All dangerous household items are kept out of reach of children and appropriate child safety equipment will be obtained. There is one family pet, a dog who is properly licensed and vaccinated. She is good with interacting with children and loves the attention. There is no pool located on the property. The family does not own any firearms. This home consists of 1,296 square feet of living space and contains an eat-in kitchen, living room, dining area, and full bath on the main floor. There is a deck with outside furniture and grill on this level as well. On the upper level of the home is the primary bedroom, two guest bedrooms, and a full bathroom. The basement is finished and contains a storage and utility area, laundry area, half bath, and an exercise and television area. The child who is being adopted will sleep in a bedroom that measures 10 feet by 12 feet and has a closet, door and two windows. There is adequate space for a child to live and play in this home. It is this social worker’s professional opinion that the home is suitable for the placement of an adoptive child. Alby and Josh pledge to maintain a home and community environment that promotes the safety and wellbeing of the child. The home meets the requirements of the Standards of the State of Maryland.