After the Homestudy

Once the homestudy is successfully completed, the parents are ready to be matched with a child. This is the placement period. The placement period can take different lengths of time for everyone. Parents adopting domestically may be searching for prospective birthparents through a number of different ways. Parents pursuing a foster care adoption may be able to view information about the children who are available for placement. Parents adopting internationally may receive referral of a child.