Home Study Services

Helping You Take the First Step Toward Adoption

Every adoption journey begins with a home study — a required process that helps ensure a child will join a safe, stable, and nurturing family.

A home study includes background checks, interviews, and a home visit conducted by a social worker, ultimately resulting in a written report. It’s both an evaluation and a preparation tool, helping you reflect on your readiness for adoption and ensuring your home meets all legal and ethical standards.

Why You Need a Home Study

• It’s required by law before a child can be placed with you—whether you’re adopting domestically or internationally.
  
• It protects children’s well-being by confirming that adoptive families are emotionally and practically prepared.
  
• It helps you prepare for the transition to adoptive parenting with professional guidance and support.

Choose the Path That Fits Your Adoption Plan

Adoption Center of Illinois is a licensed child welfare agency, providing home study services for both domestic and international adoptions. Our experienced team has over 35 years of experience guiding Illinoisans through every step—from paperwork to adoption finalization. We look forward to helping you on this crucial step of your journey. To get started, please use the following links, or if you need more information about the process, you can check out our guide to home studies. Or you can read more about our programs below.