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Home Study Plus Services

One of the first, and most important, steps in the adoption process is to complete a home study. Adoptions Together offers home study services for domestic and international adoptions for families adopting through our placement programs, as well as families adopting through other agencies and attorneys. We prefer no more than 45 years between the child and younger parent. Please note that our agency is not able to provide a home study for a family adopting a child from Russia or Azerbaijan through another agency.

What is a home study?

A home study is a written document that provides a complete and comprehensive picture of your current life and background. The purpose of the home study is to demonstrate your suitability to be adoptive parents. Adoptions Together follows all state and, when applicable, international requirements for home studies.

Your social worker, trained and experienced in the unique issues faced by adoptive families, will guide you through the interview process. The home study is designed to be a collaborative, educational process in which you will be asked to explore your personal expectations about parenting a child through adoption. To complete the study there will be a series of interviews, including at least one that will occur in your home. Most adoptive families report that this process is very useful as it helps them clarify their thoughts and feelings.  

 Why Choose Adoptions Together?

  • We have been conducting high quality home studies since 1990. 
  • Our social workers are knowledgeable, experienced and respectful. 
  • A “real live” person will answer your calls during office hours.
  • Our Home Study team is available to answer your questions about the process, including how to collect home study documents.
  • Our Team is knowledgeable about working with lawyers, other adoption agencies and government officials.
  • We are Hague Accredited. 
 
Training Requirements
Anyone who submits a home study application to Adoptions Together will be required to participate in training before their home study is approved. 

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Additional Home Study Plus Services
  • Post Placement Reports
  • Interstate Compact Assistance
  • Adoption Consultation
  • Birth Parent Counseling and Support
  • Assistance to Adopters from other States
  • Tracking Home Study and Clearance Update Requirements
  • Managing Annual Updates and More for Birth Parents
  • Co-Parent/Second Parent Adoption
  • Virginia Parental Placements
  • Dossier Assistance for International Adopters
  • Interim Care for Infants during Legal At-Risk Period
 
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Please call 301-439-2900 for more information or click here to complete our online contact form.