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  • About
    • Our Mission + Vision
    • Why Choose Us?
    • Adoption Myths & Truths
    • Podcast
    • Adoption Blog
    • Licensed States
    • References
    • Stories
    • Videos
    • Meet Our Team
    • Employment Opportunities
  • Adoption
    • International Adoption Programs
      • China
        • Overview
        • Requirements
        • Cost
        • Travel
        • Links
        • Apply
      • India
        • Overview
        • Requirements
        • Cost
        • Travel
        • Links
        • Apply
      • Ethiopia
        • Overview
      • Haiti
        • Overview
        • Requirements
        • Cost
        • Travel
        • Links
        • Apply
      • Kyrgyzstan
        • Overview
      • Domestic
        • Overview
        • Cost
        • Requirements
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    • Home Study Services
    • Single Parent Adoption
    • Request Adoption Information
    • Waiting Children Photolistings
    • Special Needs Adoption
      • Down Syndrome Adoption
      • HIV Adoption
    • Adoption Events
      • Events List
      • Photo Contest
    • 5 Steps to Adopt Internationally
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HOME STUDY FAQ's

Below are some of the most common questions from families about the home study. Please reach out to us with questions you may have not answered below.

How long does it take to complete a home study? Expand
How much does a home study cost? Expand
Will someone come to my house? Expand
How big does my house have to be? Expand
Is it okay to have a pool? Expand
What are the rules about having guns? Expand
Does my house have to be child-proofed? Expand
How much income do we need to have? Expand
Will you talk to my children during the home study? Expand
Can we schedule meetings outside of work hours? Expand
How many times do we meet with our home study coordinator? Expand
How do we start the home study process? Expand
What if I have a criminal background, or have been accused of child abuse or neglect? Expand
Why do we need a physical exam by a doctor? Expand
How long are home studies valid? Expand
Do you approve families to adopt unrelated children? Expand
Do you approve families to adopt unrelated children? Expand
How old do you have to be to adopt? Expand

We encourage you to contact our home study staff within the State of your residence or at Info@awaa.org or 800-429-3369.

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