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Home Study Services

For Domestic Adoption Home Study Services, call (630) 754-4538

Home Study Services in Illinois and Indiana

Are you a resident of Illinois or Indiana in need of a home study?

Sunny Ridge offers home study services to families working with other agencies or attorneys to complete their domestic adoption.

The Process

As you may know, the home study is a required document by state governments. Prepared by Sunny Ridge, your home study will include documentation such as birth and marriage certificates, tax and income records, police and child protective services record clearance.

During the home study process, Sunny Ridge will gather from you information about your background, parenting practices, and reasons for adopting.

A professional social worker from Sunny Ridge will in most cases, meet with you at the agency, and will visit your home to interview you and all members of your household. The worker will also be sure your home has no safety hazards for a child, and will write a report based on all the information received. Usually you will be issued a foster care license as part of the home study process.

The home study process is also a an excellent time for you to focus on and learn more about adoption issues. Our seasoned, professional staff will provide helpful support and education for you.

Who Reads the Home Study?

So what becomes of this document? Home studies for domestic adoptions may be reviewed by the court where the adoption is filed, or by the Interstate Compact Administrators, if your adoption crosses state lines.

How To Begin

For Domestic Adoption Home Study Services,
call: (630) 754-4538.