The effort it was taking to finally get the vibrations in my throat to come out as audible words made my stomach all the more nauseous. Air compressed by the lump in my throat made it hard to breathe. I prayed that she couldn’t hear …
4
Jan
How to Choose a Home Study Professional
Home studies are a pretty big deal in the adoption process. A home study is an assessment of a prospective adoptive family’s life, history and home, and, if all goes well, it ends with a recommendation that the family be able to adopt.
It’s natural, then, that the process can seem scary. It’s tough to have your lives under a microscope, but everyone has to go through it before adopting — even celebrities! To make the process as educational and stress-free as possible, it’s important to choose the right professional to complete your home study.
For Kansas, Missouri, Arizona, Arkansas and Florida residents, American Adoptions can provide home study services in a span of four to six weeks. (These are the states in which we are licensed.) If you don’t reside in one of these states, though, there are important questions to ask any home study professional before you begin the process.
13
Sep
Florida Home Study Tele-Seminar in September
Residents of Florida: we can help you start the adoption process with an adoption home study!
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31
Jul
August Home Study Seminars
Residents of Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas, Florida and Arizona: Let us help you get started on your adoption home …
15
Mar
Now Offering a Home Study 101 Tele-Seminar for Florida Families!
Calling all Florida residents! Let us help you begin the adoption process with an adoption home study!
An adoption home study is a basic overview …
16
Oct
Before Finalization: The Need for Post-Placement Visits
You’ve conquered the home study, survived the wait and have settled into your new routine as a family with your new little bundle of joy. Your adoption journey is complete – or is it?
Once you receive placement of your child, but are still waiting …
9
Oct
The Importance of Having the Right Home Study
American Adoptions often receives inquiries from families regarding whether our agency will accept a previously completed state-level home study. Unfortunately, in most cases our agency cannot.
Adoption home studies …
24
Jul
Getting Through the Paperwork
Advice from Adoption Veterans
This week, adoption veterans have advice and encouragement for getting through the pre-activation stage of adoption. Even though it might feel like you’re …