Finding an Adoption Home Study Professional
Who Does Home Studies for Adoption?

The professional you choose for your home study determines how quickly you become parents. Instead of climbing a mountain of paperwork with an overwhelmed caseworker, you get a streamlined experience with us.
Our digital system cuts the paperwork by 35% and prevents the mistakes and delays that happen with inadequate providers.
Choose your state below to learn more about the home study services we offer in your area.
If you are a pregnant woman considering adoption for your child, please follow this link to learn more about the services American Adoptions provides.
Finding an Adoption Home Study Professional: Why Your Choice Matters
Home studies are the gateway to adoption. Until yours is complete, you cannot actively search for a match or bring a baby home.
- The Problem: Many local providers operate on the "form overload" model. They hand you a stack of paper forms, offer vague timelines, and leave you to figure out the rest.
- The Result: You can get stuck in a "back-and-forth" loop of missing documents, slow responses and unnecessary delays.
The Home Study Process Modern Alternative: Smart Organization
At American Adoptions, we believe you shouldn't have to manage your own home study. We utilize a "smart organization" model designed to remove the stress and speed up the process.
- Secure Online Portal: No more lost mail. Upload documents directly to a secure account.
- Clear Checklists: You will never wonder "what's next?" Our system guides you step-by-step.
- Automated Reminders: We track expiration dates and requirements so you don’t have to.
Don't settle for vague timelines or messy paperwork. You can see how our digital checklist keeps you organized, turning a complex legal process into a clear, step-by-step path to parenthood.
Choosing a Home Study Professional "Near Me": Why Local Doesn't Always Mean Best
When searching for "home study agencies near me," many families default to the closest provider. However, adoption often crosses state lines.
If your local provider is inexperienced with national requirements, they may write a home study that works for your state but is rejected by the birth mother’s state. This causes delays, more paperwork, and more frustration.
The American Adoptions Advantage: We perform a 50-State Readiness Review on every home study. We ensure your documents meet national standards before you ever match, preventing legal hurdles that could stall your adoption finalization.
The Home Study Provider Checklist
Before you sign with a provider, ask these three questions to ensure they can get the job done efficiently:
1. "Do you have a secure online portal?"
Avoid providers who rely on manual mailing and paper forms, which can lead to lost documents and slow processing.
2. "Do you review the study for national compliance?"
Avoid inadequate local-only providers who leave you vulnerable to interstate delays later in the process.
3. "What is your proactive plan to prevent court delays?"
Ensure they have a plan to manage the timeline so you aren't left waiting on vague estimates.
Asking these questions upfront protects your journey. By ensuring your provider uses modern systems and understands national laws, you are choosing a smoother, more secure path to bringing your baby home.
Become a Parent Faster
Your home study is the only thing standing between you and an active adoption profile. Every day saved on paperwork is a day closer to holding your child.
Don’t let outdated processes keep you waiting. Choose the efficient, secure path to parenthood and start your journey with confidence with American Adoptions.
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Adoption Home Study Process
Learn what a home study is and why you need one to adopt a child.
Read MoreHome Study Questions and Answers
While adoption home studies vary slightly from agency to agency and state to state, there are several key elements that are almost always included in every home study.
Read MoreHome Studies: State by State
Find a qualified professional in your state to complete your home study.
Read MoreDo we need to retain our own attorney?
No, American Adoptions has established relationships with some of the best adoption attorneys in the nation. Because adoption laws vary from state to state and between counties, it is important to utilize the services of an adoption attorney who specializes in the state where the adoption will finalize, which is unknown until you match with an expectant mother. You have the right to retain your own attorney, but doing so may be an additional, unnecessary expense.
Can we choose the gender of our baby?
American Adoptions does not allow gender specificity in adoption. Any family who wishes to be gender-specific in their adoption should contact us at 1-800-ADOPTION and ask about the possibility of an exception waiver before taking any other steps toward adoption with our agency. Any families who do receive an exception to be gender-specific may also incur an additional fee, which helps cover the additional advertising costs of such a request.
Please note that gender specificity will likely increase your wait time significantly.
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