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1.   HOME  STUDY

Contact CHI for our Associate Agency in your area. CHI can either assist or advise you.

What is a Home Study ?
A home study is merely a report required by adoption officials affirming that you are suitable to be a parent(s) of a child and can provide the stability and home environment that a child needs. It consists of possibly 2 interviews and a home visit. You will likely be asked to write a brief autobiography and to submit the following photocopies (not originals):

  1. Preparation: Write an autobiography: the agency you choose may or may not require this step.
  2. The following copies may be needed during the home study.
    1. Photocopies of Birth Certificates for each family member.
    2. Photocopy of Marriage Certificate.
    3. Photocopy of letter from local police stating "no criminal record".
    4. Photocopy of financial statement.
    5. Photocopy of medical from your doctor on his/her letterhead stating positive condition of physical/mental health.
    6. Reference letters
    7. Post-Placement agreement must be in the home study.

All of the above may be required from the agency to do your home study.

2.  BCIS  (Immigration and Naturalization Service)

Because you are adopting from abroad, you need to get their approval for a visa for the child.
  1. If you do not have the forms for an adoption packet application you may either:
    1. Call the INS for the forms. 1-800-870-FORMS
    2. Download from the internet by clicking : http://www.ins.usdoj.gov/graphics/formsfee/forms/index.htm
  2. Fill out the I-600A only.
  3. Send photocopy of Birth certificates, or proof of citizenship.
  4. Send photocopy of divorce decree if applicable.
  5. Send photocopy of marriage certificate.
  6. Favorably recommended home study. 
  7. $460 plus $50 per person for fingerprints

 

3.     DOSSIER

All of the below documents must be originals. Dossier Check-List

  1. Send application to Children's Hope now and begin to collect all documents. Our Adoption Guide and case workers will give you clear direction for the following:
    1. General Power of Attorney (Form I-1)
    2. Home study/Agency License and Post-Placement agreement
    3. Declaration of Willingness (Form I-2)
    4. Additional Declaration (Form I-3)
    5. Birth Certificates
    6. Marriage Certificate
    7. Medical Certificates-each parent.(I-4)
    8. Infertility letter from physician
    9. Medical Release Form (I-5)
    10. Bond (I-6)
    11. Statement of Financial Assets (I-7)
    12. Employment letters
    13. Income Tax Return
    14. Police Clearance
  2. Collect the documents with the assistance of your CHI personal Adoption Consultant.
  3. Get them notarized.  All instructions are in the Adoption Guide.
  4. Get them state certified.   Direct access to information on CHI Family NetŪ
  5. Send them to Children's Hope for processing.  Personal / medical information and a picture of your child will be sent to you for your approval.

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