A Family for Every Child is dedicated to finding loving, permanent families for every waiting foster child. Our blog is focused on providing support to families who are thinking about or are a part of the foster care or adoption process.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013

Home Study Overview
What is a Home Study?
A home study is completed by a certified adoption agency. It is an official record of different aspects of a family’s house, income, history and other facts.

Why do I need a home study?
A family wanting to adopt needs a good home study. This document is submitted to case workers of the children that the family has an interest in adopting. The caseworker then uses the home study for an assessment of the compatibility of the children and the family. This is a summary of your life, your income, your home, and your interests. It represents you during the adoption process.

How much does a home study cost?
The price of a home study varies from agency to agency. At A Family for Every Child there is a flat rate of 500$ for a home study, which is cheaper than many places.

How long does a home study take to get?
The waiting time for a home study varies from agency to agency. If a family decides to go through the Department of Human Services for a home study, they can end up waiting over a year for just this important document. The private agencies tend to have a shorter waiting time, but more often than not, they charge more. A Family for Every Child is dedicated to starting the home study process immediately after a family decides to choose this agency. To learn more about AFFEC’s home study process visit the resources below.
RESOURCES
A Family for Every Child Fees Overview
A Family for Every Child Home Study
A Family for Every Child Inquiry Form


If you have any additional questions feel free to contact me any time!

A Family For Every Child
Associate Director
(541)343-2856

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