Adoption laws require a home study for all non-relative placements. The home study is relied upon by adoption agencies, attorneys, judges, and state and foreign governments. We are a licensed agency with Masters degree professionals performing home study services.

The Adoption home study is conducted in the applicant's home state, and includes:

• A home visit, with all household members present for interview by a licensed professional or agency caseworker;
• Record checks of criminal and abuse history; and
• Documentation of income, employment, health, birth, marital status, and personal references.
• Adoption Parenting Class

The Adoption home study results are presented in a report about the prospective adopting family, and a favorable recommendation for the placement of an adoptive child or children. The family will be qualified for the placement of a child at this point.

After an adoptive child is in the home, the post-placement stage includes visit(s) over a period of several months, and preparation of status reports about the child's health and development and the family's adjustment. Sometimes post-placement reports are required for international adoptions even after the adoption is legally finalized.

How do I go about getting an adoption home study done?

If you are an adopting family residing in Southeast Florida, Southwest Florida or Central Florida, contact ACF to request a home study packet and arrange a fast and efficient adoption home study for domestic or intercountry adoption. The cost of the home study is $2,500 for intercountry adoption, and $1,850 for domestic adoption. Post placement reports cost $300 per visit.

Intercountry Adoption Home Study

Eligibility to Adopt and Home Study Requirements

• Form I-800A - Application for Determination of Suitability to Adopt a Child from a Convention Country
• Form I-600A - Application for Advance Processing of Orphan Petition

Intercountry Adoption Home Study for Relatives

Information about Adopting a Relative