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It can take months to complete, but Binti's Felicia Cucuru shares 7 proven ways to finish your home study in record time.

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People are often intimidated by the mystery of an adoption Home Study. As someone going through it for the second time, here are some things you can expect.

This can be a busy time of year for our agency as families start the adoption process and everything that goes with that – their APQ, Adoptive Family Print Profile, Video Profile, Home Study, etc. Below

Use these foster care tips to become a successful foster parent or foster family. Complete the home study and set up a foster care bedroom with these tips.

You’ve selected your agency, you’ve done your home study, and now you’re waiting. You begin to wonde...

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Requiring a home study as part of the embryo adoption process follows the best practices of adoption. Regardless of whether government entities recognize or regulate the adoption of embryos, the end result is that a child will be placed with … Read More

Many adoptive parents wonder early in the adoption process, "What is a home study — and why does someone need to dig into my personal life?"

“Did you pass or fail?” I had a friend ask me that question when we were completing our home study t...

Home studies are a pretty big deal in the adoption process. To make the process as educational and stress-free as possible, it’s important to choose the right professional to complete your home study.

Adoption home studies require updates at regular intervals and whenever you experience a big life change. Here's a guide to when you should update your home study, why it needs to be done, and how to do it.

The home visit portion of the home study is a big source of anxiety for a lot of hopeful adoptive parents. The purpose of the home visit is just to ensure that your home is safe for a baby to grow and thrive in.

Having a caseworker come to your house to figure out whether you’re fit to adopt the child you feel like you’ve been waiting your whole life for–it’s quite possibly the most intimidating guest you’ll ever host. But you need not panic or fret, I have ten tips to help you ROCK your adoption home study,...Read More »

Here are six tips from Nicole, AFTH’s Office Manager in Allentown, about ways to keep your home study paperwork organized. Make Copies of all Paperwork, Including Checks We recommend keeping …

How to Get Your House Ready for an Adoption Home Study. Individuals planning to adopt a child in all states of the U.S. and in the District of Columbia are required to complete a home study. Many people become nervous when faced with the home-study process, but steps can be taken in advance that will make the home a safer environment for a child. Before a social worker comes to your house, carefully search your home for any hazards that may be present…

Completing the adoption home study is one of the first big hurdles for hopeful adoptive families. But, it’s not quite over once your paperwork is signed.

Adoption Home Study | If you are just getting started in the adoption process, you may quickly be realizing just how expensive it can be. In addition to many ot

Frequently asked questions about adopting from foster care
Our resource specialists field thousands of calls about foster care and adoption every month. This page provides answers to frequently asked questions about
Costs of adoption
How much does it cost to adopt from foster care
Most adoptions from US foster care are free. The minimal costs that can be associated with them are often reimbursable. Read more…

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