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International Adoption Home Studies
International Home Study And Post-placement Services
In 2006, after years of continued requests by families and international adoption agencies,
Families For Children added the international, non-custodial home study component to our adoption program
to provide international home studies to families wishing to adopt internationally. Families For Children will work with
the International Adoption Agency or Foreign Government of your choice.
A home study is the first step in the international adoption process. Whether you are considering domestic
or international adoption, you need to have a home study from a licensed agency before a child can be placed in your home.
Families For Children, Inc. is licensed throughout the state of California to perform domestic and international home studies.
Even if your International Adoption Agency is in another state, we can provide a Home Study to the international adoption agency of your choice,
in California or out-of-state, as long as you
are a California resident.
The internaional home study is an assessment that involves you and one of our Master's level Social
Workers working together to explore your strengths, characteristics and history in order to
lead to the successful adoption of your child. Families For Children is widely respected for
its home study services and provides tailored adoption education specifically to the needs of adopting families.
Home studies are prepared by a social worker who meets with you in your home for a series of interviews.
It is a biography and a detailed gathering of information such as your motivations and reasons for choosing adoption.
International adoption is a complex topic and we ask that you call or e-mail us with your questions. We will be
happy to spend time with you explaining the international adoption process or offer you a personal interview time.
Post-Placement Services
Post-Placement Services are performed according to both California Department of Social Services regulations and international country program requirements. Post Placement begins post child arrival and takes place in the adoptive parents home. The post-placement report process consists of several visits to the home based on both California Department of Social Services and sending country regulations/requirements. Each post placement visit is an assessment of the child and family adjustment by your assigned social worker.
Families For Children prides itself in providing continuing consultation and support to families as they go through the entire adoption process.
Fees
Families For Children is a private nonprofit, licensed child and family service agency. Our adoption work is entirely financed through adoption fees and donations. Our fees reflect the belief that children are the highest priority, and we want as many children as possible to be placed with permanent adoptive families.
An Overview of Intercountry Home Study Fee’s |
Service |
Cost |
When Due |
Application & Adoption Home Study |
$2,500.00 |
Before Home Study Begins |
Post Placement Services |
$1,000.00 |
Before Services Begin |
Application & Adoption Home Study Fee: $2,500
Even if your International adoption agency is in another state, if you live in California, Families For Children is licensed to provide your adoption home study. If you live in another state, your adoption home study will be provided and billed by an agency cooperating with us in your area.