Whether you are using AIAA as placement agency or working with out of state placement agency, home study process is the same. Purpose of home study is twofold. First, gathering information to write home study for Michigan requirements, overseas agency, out of state placement agency, Hague Convention (country specific) and US government immigration (USCIS). Second, and most importantly, home study is educational process designed to fully prepare your family for all aspects of adoption experience and raise understanding of issues and challenges inherent in international adoption that you may have not have considered.

PROCESS:

1. AIAA sends formal application packet;
    

2. Applicant returns completed packet with home study fee;
    

3. Assignment of AIAA social worker;
    

4. Minimum of three visits, at least one of which will be in your home; 
    

5. Sixteen hours of parent training in addition to home study visits;
    

6. Home study draft will be sent for your approval;
    

7. Final approval of caseworker’s supervisor.

When your home study is completed, if you are working with AIAA for placement, Program Administrator for country chosen will guide you through the process for USCIS preapproval and the paperwork required to receive referral. If you are working with an out of state placement agency, copy of your home study will be sent to agency.

AIAA is commited to helping your decide if international adoption is appropriate for your family and be a partner in bringing a child into your family. 

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