Home Studies

Our Home Study Services

Professional Adoption and Community Services (PACS) is licensed to complete home studies in Hawai'i. Our services are available to those living in Hawai'i in need of a home study, whether adopting through PACS, adopting independently or through another agency, domestically or internationally.

The Home Study

All prospective adoptive parents, whether adopting domestically or internationally, are required to participate in a home study. The purpose of the home study process is to not only gather valuable information that will assist in evaluating the suitability of the prospective adoptive parent/s for adoption, but also to educate and prepare the adoptive family for adoption. Home visits by qualified social worker are conducted and supporting documents gathered which will culminate in a written report--the pivotal document that will represent the prospective adoptive parent/s as qualified parents for adoption.

Domestic Adoption Home Study Services

If you reside in Hawai'i and are planning a domestic private adoption, PACS will complete a home study acceptable for your adoption regardless of where in the United States the final adoption petition is filed. We prefer to work with your placement agency or lawyer to insure all requirements are met within the home study. Your home study will be valid for one year, after which it may be updated through PACS for a fee based on whether or not there has been a change in circumstances. In preparation for domestic adoption, PACS requires domestic home study clients to complete a ten hour adoption parent training course.

Intercountry Adoption Home Study Services

If you reside in Hawai'i and are planning to adopt a child through an intercountry program with another agency, PACS can complete your home study. Although your home study will be accepted by most countries, it is important to first check with your adoption agency before applying for a home study with PACS. Some countries require home studies to be completed only by agencies approved by that country, other countries require home studies by Hague accredited agencies only. Home studies are valid for one year and may be updated by PACS for a fee, the amount based on whether or not there has been a change in circumstances. In preparation for an intercountry adoption, PACS requires intercountry home study clients to complete a ten hour adoption parent training course.