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What is a home study and why do I need one?

After I send my application to Adoptions Together (AT), when will my home study begin?

How long does the home study process take?

How complicated is the process of gathering together all the documents?

What if I want the home study completed more quickly?

What if the social worker and I do not "hit it off"?

What happens if I become pregnant during the home study or prior to placement?

What happens if I move during the home study or before placement?

Can I be approved to adopt if I have a criminal history?

I have a chronic medical condition. Will this be a problem?

If I have participated in counseling, can I still be approved?

I'm not rich. Can I still be approved to adopt?

I have talked to my placement agency about adopting 2 unrelated children. Can my home study approve me for such an adoption?

What if my home study is denied?

Can I read my home study?

What if I am uncertain about the placement agency I want to use or whether I want to adopt domestically or internationally?

Does it matter if I have other children?

There are other adults who live in my home. Does this make a difference?

I’ve heard that references need to be interviewed. Whom should I ask to be my references?

How long is a home study good for?

If I am adopting internationally from another agency, will the home study from Adoptions Together be sufficient for my agency?

What if my placing agency requires that I provide more documents than are included with the home study?

What is the best way to "get through" a home study?

How can I get more information about getting my home study done at Adoptions Together?