ASC has extensive experience conducting both international and domestic home studies and has knowledge of the requirements and standards required both in the U.S. and abroad. All ASC home studies meet the requirements of the state of Florida. International home studies must also meet the requirements of United States Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) and the country from which you are seeking to adopt. For international adoptions, ASC can conduct a home study for any country and will work in conjunction with a primary service provider agency that has a program in the country from which you are seeking to adopt. If you live in Florida and need a home study, please call 954-981-2060 to speak with one of our experienced staff.
At ASC we believe a Home Study is a time to become educated on the life long journey of adoption. Below is a diagram to help you understand a typical home study process.
ASC has extensive experience conducting both international and domestic home studies and has knowledge of the requirements and standards required both in the U.S. and abroad. All ASC home studies meet the requirements of the state of Florida. International home studies must also meet the requirements of United States Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) and the country from which you are seeking to adopt. For international adoptions, ASC can conduct a home study for any country and will work in conjunction with a primary service provider agency that has a program in the country from which you are seeking to adopt. If you live in Florida and need a home study, please call 954-981-2060 to speak with one of our experienced staff.
Elements of a Home Study
There are many elements in a home study process. Our experienced Adoption Specialists will walk you through each requirement, provide you the necessary forms and instructions, and answer any questions you have along the way.
ASC can provide post-placement and/or post-adoption reporting services for domestic and international placements for families living in Florida. Our experienced staff will meet with your family to see how everyone is doing and offer support and resources as needed. We are happy to produce post reports in accordance with any state or country guidelines. Please contact us today if you are in need of post-placement or post-adoption services.
Our amazing team strives to encourage families along with this unique journey. ASC’s collection of personal stories, written by adoptive parents, adoptees, birth parents, and others touched by adoption demonstrates the value of a supportive community. We hope the stories will encourage and inspire you on your adoption journey.
The wait time will vary depending on a family’s openness and may be anywhere from a few weeks to 2 years. On average, our families wait 9 to 18 months for a match.
In the State of Florida, a birth mother can sign consents 48 hours after birth, or after her hospital discharge-order has been signed. After consents are signed, there is no revocation period in Florida.
The cost of adoption varies depending on the type of adoption. For domestic adoptions, fee information is included in our information packet and discussed in more detail during the consultation meeting. Please call or fill out the contact form to request a packet today. For international adoptions, please call our office to discuss the fees associated with your specific case.
Families finance adoptions in many ways, including grants, loans, and fundraising.
For ASC’s domestic infant program, the average age of the adoptive parents must be 50 years or less with neither spouse younger than 25 or older than 52. For international adoptions, the age guidelines are determined by each individual country’s requirements.
For our domestic infant program, we accept a limited number of single applicants, on a case by case basis. For international adoptions, this is determined by individual country requirements.
For domestic adoptions, families residing in the U.S. should be U.S. citizens or may be permanent residents, on a case by case basis. For international adoptions, at least one spouse must be a U.S. citizen.
Yes, we accept applications from out-of-state families. Please call or complete the contact form to receive an information packet and to schedule your consultation. You will need to obtain an approved home study from a provider licensed in your home state. The Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children (ICPC) is the process that monitors a child’s movement across state lines. We will work closely with you and your home study provider to ensure that all ICPC requirements are met for both Florida and your home state.
Families who have or are in the process of completing a home study with another provider can apply to join ASC’s waiting families. Please call or complete the contact form to receive an information packet and schedule a consultation, which is the first step.
We are experienced in providing post-placement and post-adoption services, including post visits and reports. Our counselors are trained in TBRI and take a holistic approach to post-adoption counseling, working with children and families. These services are available even if you did not complete your adoption through ASC.
The majority of ASC’s domestic adoptions are semi-open, with a range of communication occurring between adoptive families and birth parents both before and after placement. Typically, the adoptive family and birth parents do meet and get to know each other, but they do not exchange identifying information. The level of openness in your adoption will ultimately depend on what all parties are desiring and feel comfortable with, something your ASC counselor will help you navigate and plan.
We have experienced counselors in the area of search and reunion. Our team would love to speak with you. You can also register on the state Florida Adoption Reunion Registry.
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We are thrilled to announce that our office is moving to a new and improved location! Starting June 24, 2024 you can find us at:
5400 S University Dr, Suite 102, Davie, FL 33328
Our new space is designed to better serve you, with more room for growth and enhanced facilities. We are excited for everyone to visit us if you have a chance and experience the improvements firsthand.
Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to welcoming you to our new location soon!
