International
Home Study Services
The Home Study is a mandatory part of the adoption process. This part of your adoption journey can be a rewarding one, and help you learn about what it means to parent an adopted child.
We conduct home studies with respect and openness and proudly work with single parents and gay couples for homestudy services.
It was once thought that passing a home study was the biggest "hurdle" in the adoption process. But we know from experience that most people “pass” their home studies with ease, and actually enjoy the process and confess to really learning something new and relevant. We conduct home studies with respect and openness and proudly work with single parents, non-traditional families and traditional families alike.
Before beginning your Home Study, we welcome the opportunity to have you schedule a free consult with one of our Social Workers to give you an overview of the entire process. After we receive your application, a social worker will be assigned to you and will call to make an appointment to begin the Home Study process.
During the eight to twelve week Home Study process you will:
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Gather Paperwork
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Supporting documents like birth/marriage certificates, financial records, medical records, reference etc. are required by California Department of Social Services. We will give you plenty of instruction to make this part as painless as possible!
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Complete Education
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For international adoptions you will be covering 10 hours and 11 topics that will give you a thorough understanding of international adoption process, child backgrounds, child development, transracial and transcultural issues, creating attachment, family adjustment and many more issues. We teach 4-6 hours of the training and will give you referral resources for the additional requirements.
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Meet with your social worker
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The study includes discussing topics of motivation for adoption, financial stability, current health status, criminal histories, family support, understanding of adoption (domestic or international), and your commitments to helping your child understand his or her history.
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These discussions are meant to helpful, NOT judgmental. Your social worker is an excellent source of knowledge and support that we want you to take complete advantage of throughout the entire adoption process.
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The Home Study will include a final “approval,” that specifies the age, health and ethnicity of the child you want to adopt.
Click here for downloadable Home Study applications
You will be prompted for a username and password. Call us for a short intake and we will provide those to you.
Our office hours are Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The International Home Study fee includes $350 Application fee for new clients, $2,600 International Home Study fee, $500 Hague Administrative fee, and $1,000 Intercountry Licensing, Accreditation, and Approval fee for a total of $4,450 for completing the international home study process.
