Frequently Asked Questions

When can I/we expect to be scheduled to have the home study interview?

Generally we can come to meet with you at your home within two weeks of when you decide to retain the agency’s home study services.

What documents must I have ready at the time of the home study interview?

We only require that you have the agency Intake Form completed. The remaining required documents can be provided to us at your earliest convenience.

What other documents must I provide to the agency?

Please click here to view the list of required documents.

How long does the home study interview take?

The home study interview will be in your home, and usually takes approximately 4 hours.

Who must be present in the home and interviewed at the time of the home study visit?

All adults and children residing in the home must be present.

Must the home be “child proofed” for safety at the time of the home study interview?

If no young children are residing in the home at the time of the interview, precautionary safety measures need not have been taken. However, by the time of placement we expect that the required safety modifications have been completed.

When will the final home study report be released by the agency?

The release date of the report primarily depends upon you. The required home study supporting documentation may take you four to six weeks to gather. In the vast majority of cases, the final version of the home study report will be completed prior to the time our client families forward the document packet to our office.

What is Families United Network’s home study fee?

We are confident that we will provide you with superior home study services at a reasonable fee. Please contact the agency by e-mail or phone us toll free at 1-800- 722-0136 or 717-492-9338 to discuss our fees.

After the home study process is completed, are there other adoption related services that Families United Network can provide to me and my family?

Yes!!! Please do not hesitate to contact the agency at with any adoption related questions, even if you are currently working with another agency.

Does Families United Network provide post-placement services?

Yes, these reports are required for families adopting domestically and by most foreign countries. It is agency policy that a minimum of two post-placement visits be made and reports filed during the first twelve months the adopted child has been in the home.

After the home study process has been completed, what does Families United Network recommend that we do?

The agency’s adoption staff realizes that waiting for an adoption referral and completing the adoption process can be stressful. For this reason, we recommend reading relevant adoption materials, joining an adoption support group and perhaps most importantly participate in a class to be infant and child CPR certified.