LOne of the first legally required steps in adopting a child is to have an adoption homestudy performed by a licensed, child placing agency, and Adoption Connection is licensed by the State of Ohio to perform homestudies for prospective adoptive parents. 

The Homestudy is a family assessment that serves the following purposes:

• To determine whether adoption will serve your needs adoptive parents
• To prepare you for adoptive parenting
• To assess whether the you will be able to provide the safety, security and stability needed to raise an adoptive child
• To provide you with official approval from a licensed Ohio agency
• To provide Adoption Connection with enough knowledge about you so we can best assist you in making the best decisions about adoption for your family
• To meet any requirements of any State or foreign government necessary for you to adopt

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