ADOPTION HOMESTUDIES
Adoption Related Services, Inc. is a licensed a adoption agency. Our agency is skilled with providing domestic and international home studies to individuals and couples who want to adopt and who reside in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Our home study workers are licensed social workers at the Master's level with many years of experience working in the field of adoption.
Our Executive Director is a Licensed Clinical social worker and an adoptive parent.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a home study?
A home study is an evaluation written by a licensed adoption agency, regarding the suitability of single people or married couples
to become adoptive parents. This evaluation process includes interviews with the prospective adoptive parents, obtaining documentation verifying birth, marriage and divorce of the adoptive parents, criminal clearances, and child abuse registry clearances, verification of employment, reference letters, physician's report, and any other background information
needed to render a decision regarding suitability. It may also include information required by the country or state,
where the adoption is to take place as well as the federal government and the sending country if the adoption will be foreign.
What takes place during the home study?
The home study is time for your social worker to help you prepare for adoptive parenthood, address issues unique to adoptive families and provide education about adoption. A home study typically can be about two-three months, depending on how quickly the family provides the needed information and how quickly clearances are returned by the law enforcement and the Child Abuse Registry.
How do I apply for a home study report?
Simply contact the agency via phone, email or through the contact page on our website and we will happy to send you an application to begin the process.
What if I or any member of my family have a medical problem or a history of substance abuse or emotional problems?
It is important that you discuss this with your social worker. He/She can help you determine what impact this may have on an adoption. You can also call ARS’ office and speak to the Executive Director who has handled these types of issues.
Will I obtain a copy of my home study report when it is completed?
Yes. You will obtain four (4) notarized originals for your use. Additional copies can be obtained for a small fee.
If you have any questions at all, please do not hesitate to call the office at 717-873-8777
In person office hours are by appointment only
Adoption Related Services, Inc. is a licensed a adoption agency. Our agency is skilled with providing domestic and international home studies to individuals and couples who want to adopt and who reside in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Our home study workers are licensed social workers at the Master's level with many years of experience working in the field of adoption.
Our Executive Director is a Licensed Clinical social worker and an adoptive parent.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a home study?
A home study is an evaluation written by a licensed adoption agency, regarding the suitability of single people or married couples
to become adoptive parents. This evaluation process includes interviews with the prospective adoptive parents, obtaining documentation verifying birth, marriage and divorce of the adoptive parents, criminal clearances, and child abuse registry clearances, verification of employment, reference letters, physician's report, and any other background information
needed to render a decision regarding suitability. It may also include information required by the country or state,
where the adoption is to take place as well as the federal government and the sending country if the adoption will be foreign.
What takes place during the home study?
The home study is time for your social worker to help you prepare for adoptive parenthood, address issues unique to adoptive families and provide education about adoption. A home study typically can be about two-three months, depending on how quickly the family provides the needed information and how quickly clearances are returned by the law enforcement and the Child Abuse Registry.
How do I apply for a home study report?
Simply contact the agency via phone, email or through the contact page on our website and we will happy to send you an application to begin the process.
What if I or any member of my family have a medical problem or a history of substance abuse or emotional problems?
It is important that you discuss this with your social worker. He/She can help you determine what impact this may have on an adoption. You can also call ARS’ office and speak to the Executive Director who has handled these types of issues.
Will I obtain a copy of my home study report when it is completed?
Yes. You will obtain four (4) notarized originals for your use. Additional copies can be obtained for a small fee.
If you have any questions at all, please do not hesitate to call the office at 717-873-8777
In person office hours are by appointment only
8 South Main Street, P.O. Box 201
Shrewsbury, Pennsylvania 17361
717-873-8777 (P)
717 828 5958 (F)
info@adoption-related-services.org
Shrewsbury, Pennsylvania 17361
717-873-8777 (P)
717 828 5958 (F)
info@adoption-related-services.org
