You can expect:

A reply from Adoption Assessors, Ltd. within 72 hours of your first contact with us. At that time, we will discuss your needs and whether we can assist you with your homestudy for adoption. We will want to know the type of adoption you are pursuing, and whether you are working with an agency or an attorney to facilitate the adoption. We will also want to know whether you are adopting locally, interstate or internationally. You can contact us by email, fax, or by phone. We will then send you an application for adoption, and when completed, will be ready to schedule your appointments to begin the assessment.

A homestudy for adoption completed by a certified adoption assessor, from an agency that is licensed by the state of Ohio. Our homestudies meet the requirements for U.S. Immigration, as well as most adoption agencies. Questions about the assessment will be answered before we begin to work with your family.

A homestudy completed within a reasonable timeframe. It takes approximately 30 days to complete a study. This will involve 6-8 hours of in-person contact with your family. Below is a list of documents that we need to review for the study:

1. Certified marriage certificate, as relevant

2. Certified divorce certificate, as relevant

3. Driver's license number

4. Fire inspection report of your home

5. Completed applicant financial statement

6. Four personal references

7. Completed medical forms for applicants and household members

8. A criminal record check of all individuals over 18 in the home

9. A completed application form

To meet with an adoption assessor who will help you navigate this paperwork, and will also help you make an informed decision about adoption..