FULL HOMESTUDY

One of the first steps in growing your family through adoption is the homestudy. Florida requires all prospective adoptive parents to complete a homestudy, and we can work with you in every corner of the state. The homestudy is a narrative report that includes information on you, your home, your hopes as a parent, your medical and financial stability, and your thoughts on adoption. The homestudy also includes discussion on both the type of child you are hoping to welcome home as well as adoptive parenting, in the hope of giving you the tools for a smooth transition to parenting. It ends with a recommendation of you as an adoptive parent and the type of child you are approved to adopt. To complete the home study narrative, among other things, you will be required to complete background clearances and education, provide documentation, and meet with a caseworker in your home. A home study is good for one year, though certain clearances may expire sooner. On average, it takes eight weeks to complete this process.