Home Studies | Adoption Support Center (Indianapolis, IN)



	The Adoption Support Center is the largest provider of adoption home studies in the state of Indiana. Whether you need a domestic or international home study, Adoption Support Center is your most experienced provider. Plan 1: Caucasian and Hispanic, and Plan 3: Full and Biracial African-American Domestic Home Study Process If you live in Indiana, you must have a home study performed as part of your adoption process. You will meet most of our staff members during the process...this is intentional. We want you to bond with several staff members so you don't feel your hopes and dreams are wrapped up in one important person. If you live outside Indiana, you must have your home study done by a licensed agency in your state and sent to us before you can work with us, and then you must still participate in the Office Interview and attend our Home Study Class. If you are reactivating, we cannot use your previous ID or forms. Home study steps include: 1. Preparation: When you call to book your adoption home study (or sign up as an interstate couple), you will be mailed a registration packet which includes blue registration forms and contract; invoices; biography creation folder; and "How to Activate" packet (please read this prior to the Home Study Class and bring it with you to the class.) 2. Office Interview: A one-hour interview takes place at our agency for Indiana and interstate couples. You will be offered several possible dates for your home visit appointment. Payment for the home study (or application) and registration fee is expected in full at this time. If you are reactivating, this step is not necessary, you will be invoiced for the registration fee and home study fee. 3. Home Study Class: The Home Study Class meets the second Friday of each month. Indiana and interstate couples must only attend one. Please arrive promptly at 9:00 a.m. The class lasts until approximately 5:00 p.m. You are blended with 4-8 adopting couples. Submission of your blue registration forms and Biography Creation folder are due at this time. Plan 1 couples pay their activation fee. 4. Home Visit: This is a two-hour meeting in your home for Indiana couples. It is a scheduled appointment with both husband and wife, not a surprise visit. Upon completion of the interview, class and home visit, your home study is dictated, typed and notarized unless an additional step or requirement is necessary. When you sign off on your adoption home study, your counseling fee is due. Our goal is to complete your home study approx. six weeks from your home visit. However, we do not guarantee that timing as some elements may be out of our control. 5. Home Study Follow-up: Indiana couples are contacted after placement for a two-week phone call, five-week phone call, and two-month home visit as part of the follow-up process Plan 2: International Adoption Home Study Process 1. Office Interview: A one-hour interview takes place at the agency. We use this time to discuss your international adoption questions and concerns. Your picture will be taken at that time for the file. Payment for the home study and registration is expected in full at this time. 2. Home Visit: The home study visit takes approximately 2-3 hours in your home. This is a scheduled appointment with both husband and wife, not a surprise visit. Soon after your office interview, you will be called by an adoption counselor to schedule your home visit. Among other things, with international adoption, you will be asked about the agency, country, and child you wish to adopt. Our goal is to complete your home study approx. 6 weeks from your home visit. However, we do not guarantee the timing as some elements may be out of our control. Upon completion of these meetings, your home study is dictated, typed and notarized (if needed) unless an additional step or requirement is necessary. You are sent a formal letter stating your international adoption home study is approved. We send the original and copies of the home study (and possibly dossier elements) to all parties required. 3. Hague Treaty Preparation and Training Classes: All couples are now required to complete 10 hours of Hague-approved training. We have a wonderful collection of resources, some on the web, others in a hospital environment. You may choose which format you prefer to meet these requirements. 4. Home Study Follow-Up for International: When you bring home your child, you need to call us immediately. Most countries require at least one follow-up visit(s). The first visit will be in your home, remaining visits may be at our office.