Seattle Home Studies
Claire Greenhill, MS, LMHC | Independent Home Study Provider
Basic Information, Fees & Links
Home studies are provided to adopting families only. Washington State requires that every adopting family complete a home study before an adoption can be approved. This applies to you if you are:
> Adopting a non-relative newborn
> Adopting a non-relative older child
> Adopting a relative or someone you know
> Adopting a child you know (relative or non-relative) that is already in your care, such as a stepchild or grandchild
If you are ready to start the home study process or talk about your adoption plan, I encourage you to call or e-mail. If you choose to work with Seattle Home Studies, we can schedule your first meeting in my Fremont office, or in your home.
Fees
Fees vary, depending on your location, the type of adoption you plan to pursue and the needs of your family. Based on the average amount of time it takes to complete an initial home study (including home visits, paperwork completion, paperwork review and interviews), a typical full-service home study will cost $950. Costs are usually less for "known" or relative child adoptions. This cost is discussed and decided upon during our first meeting or phone call, before any home study work has begun. We will outline costs in writing, and you may request a copy of this statement.
Post-placement reports and home study updates start at $300. However, if Seattle Home Studies completed your initial home study, your costs for these services will be less.
How long does this take?
A typical home study can be completed in four to six weeks, although much of this depends on how quickly you are able to gather your documents. Even if your office visit(s) and home visit(s) have already taken place, the home study cannot be completed until all documentation has been received.
Who should not apply for services?
I am not an Adoption Advocate, Assistant or Agency. I am unable to help you search for a child to adopt, although a completed home study will be an important and necessary part of your search.
Links
If you would like more information on any of the following types of adoption (Domestic, International, Agency-Assisted, Independent, Attorney-Assisted or Foster/Adopt), please visit any of the following websites:
www.AdoptionReferralService.com
Adoption Referral & Information Service
An excellent FREE referral service for those seeking providers of adoption services in Seattle and the surrounding area.
www.adoption.com
A national website designed for anyone interested in learning more about or already involved in adoption.
www.adopting.org
Another national information-rich website with a layout that's slightly easier to read.
http://naic.acf.hhs.gov/
National Adoption Information Clearinghouse
A national website of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Plenty of detailed information about the procedural basics of adoption.
www.nwae.org
Northwest Adoption Exchange
A regional website for those seeking information on adopting children with special needs.
www1.dshs.wa.gov/ca/adopt/index.asp
Children's Administration of the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services
National and state-specific adoption information.
Other Websites
www.NorthSeattleTherapy.com
In addition to providing home study services, I have a psychotherapy practice as well. Please visit this website for more information.
> Adopting a non-relative newborn
> Adopting a non-relative older child
> Adopting a relative or someone you know
> Adopting a child you know (relative or non-relative) that is already in your care, such as a stepchild or grandchild
If you are ready to start the home study process or talk about your adoption plan, I encourage you to call or e-mail. If you choose to work with Seattle Home Studies, we can schedule your first meeting in my Fremont office, or in your home.
Fees
Fees vary, depending on your location, the type of adoption you plan to pursue and the needs of your family. Based on the average amount of time it takes to complete an initial home study (including home visits, paperwork completion, paperwork review and interviews), a typical full-service home study will cost $950. Costs are usually less for "known" or relative child adoptions. This cost is discussed and decided upon during our first meeting or phone call, before any home study work has begun. We will outline costs in writing, and you may request a copy of this statement.
Post-placement reports and home study updates start at $300. However, if Seattle Home Studies completed your initial home study, your costs for these services will be less.
How long does this take?
A typical home study can be completed in four to six weeks, although much of this depends on how quickly you are able to gather your documents. Even if your office visit(s) and home visit(s) have already taken place, the home study cannot be completed until all documentation has been received.
Who should not apply for services?
I am not an Adoption Advocate, Assistant or Agency. I am unable to help you search for a child to adopt, although a completed home study will be an important and necessary part of your search.
Links
If you would like more information on any of the following types of adoption (Domestic, International, Agency-Assisted, Independent, Attorney-Assisted or Foster/Adopt), please visit any of the following websites:
www.AdoptionReferralService.com
Adoption Referral & Information Service
An excellent FREE referral service for those seeking providers of adoption services in Seattle and the surrounding area.
www.adoption.com
A national website designed for anyone interested in learning more about or already involved in adoption.
www.adopting.org
Another national information-rich website with a layout that's slightly easier to read.
http://naic.acf.hhs.gov/
National Adoption Information Clearinghouse
A national website of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Plenty of detailed information about the procedural basics of adoption.
www.nwae.org
Northwest Adoption Exchange
A regional website for those seeking information on adopting children with special needs.
www1.dshs.wa.gov/ca/adopt/index.asp
Children's Administration of the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services
National and state-specific adoption information.
Other Websites
www.NorthSeattleTherapy.com
In addition to providing home study services, I have a psychotherapy practice as well. Please visit this website for more information.