Independent adoption services
In addition to supporting families who are preparing to enter the OA&FS waiting families pool, OA&FS writes homestudies for families in Washington or Oregon who are working with a different agency or an adoption attorney. In some cases, this homestudy might be for a relative, a stepparent adoption, or a child already placed in the home. We can also complete post-placement reports for families residing in Washington and Oregon, and we coordinate with the placing agency or attorney as needed. We do not complete homestudies for international adoption or adoption through foster care. Click one of the links below to learn more about the independent adoption services we provide.
Homestudy services
Homestudy services
OA&FS can work with your family to complete a homestudy report if you live in Washington or Oregon. In most cases, a favorable homestudy is required to complete a legal adoption. Here’s what you need to know about working with OA&FS on your homestudy:
- Cost: The forms packet fee is $60 and the homestudy fee is $2,880. Your family is also responsible for any travel costs incurred during the homestudy process, including the counselor’s travel time.
- Requirements: In Washington and Oregon, families are required to complete training before being approved to adopt. OA&FS will provide resources for completing these training requirements.
- Process: Purchasing the forms packet will provide access to our online client portal that contains all necessary homestudy forms and instructions. Once the completed forms have been submitted and the homestudy fee has been paid, a counselor will schedule and complete interviews with your family, one of which will take place in your home. The other visits can be held virtually.
- Timeline: After completing interviews, homestudies are generally completed within 6-8 weeks. There is an option to pay a $400 rush fee if you would like the homestudy to be completed within 6 weeks of submitting the homestudy paperwork.
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Post-placement services
Post-placement services
If a child has been placed in your home, OA&FS can complete a post-placement report, which is required for finalization. These reports generally cover the child’s development and progress adjusting to their new family. Here’s what you need to know about working with OA&FS to complete a post-placement report:
- Cost: The fee for each post-placement visit and report is $800. Different states may require a different number of visits. We will coordinate with the placing agency or attorney to clarify your post-placement requirements. Your family is also responsible for any travel costs incurred during the post-placement period, including the counselor’s travel time.
- Requirements: All family members must be present in the home for each post-placement visit. Depending on the state’s requirements, some post-placement visits may occur virtually.
- Process: A counselor will talk with you about how you and the child are adjusting, and will observe you with the child. They will also ask you about any concerns noted by the child’s doctor, developmental milestones, and any other notable updates.
- Timeline: The post-placement report will be written by the counselor upon the completion of the visit and in accordance with the requirements of the placing agency or attorney. The timing of this varies by state, and your placing agency or attorney can keep you informed about post-placement requirements.
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Call 1-800-772-1115 or email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) Monday – Friday, 9am- 5pm