Frequently Asked Questions

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	What is an Adoption Home Study?
	What does CHSA look for when doing a home study?
	How long does the home study take?
	What things may cause an individual or couple to be turned down by a home study agency?
	Do I have to have a room prepared for the child at the time the home study is conducted?
	May I see and read my home study report before it goes anywhere?
	What if I move before the child arrives?
	If I change from domestic adoption to international adoption, do I have to start the home study process all over again?
	Can I start the home study process before I decide on what type of adoption I’m doing?
	Do you work with singles, non-traditional couples, people with biological children, and people of a mature age?
	How do I get started?