- Copy of Passport, Driver’s License or other government issued photo ID for all adults (over 18) in household – REQUIRED
- Marriage Certificate – Should be in file from previous HS
- Birth Certificate for each family member –REQUIRED ONLY if a new family member has been added since previous HS. Otherwise, this should be in file from previous HS.
- Divorce Decree (if applicable) – should be in file from previous HS
- Military Discharge (if applicable) – should be in file from previous HS
- Death Certificate (if applicable) – should be in file from previous HS
- State Police Clearance for each member of household over 16 years of age – REQUIRED
- Child Abuse Clearance for each member of household over 16 years of age – REQUIRED
- FBI Cogent Clearance (PA Families Only) for each member of household over 18 years of age – REQUIRED
- Medical Letter or Physical Form from Physician stating good health and normal life expectancy – for all members of household – REQUIRED
- Three (3) reference letters – REQUIRED
- Most recent 1040 Federal Tax Return – REQUIRED
- Financial Worksheet – List of Assets and Liabilities and Monthly Expenses – REQUIRED
- Letters from Employers which state occupation title, salary, and length of service – REQUIRED
- Proof of Life Insurance – copy of face of policy, company name and amount of policy. REQUIRED ONLY if changed. Otherwise, should be in file from previous HS.
- Proof of Health Coverage – copy of policy or card. REQUIRED ONLY if changed. Otherwise, should be in file from previous HS.
- Autobiography Questionnaire of each adopting parent. Should be in file from previous HS.
- Parenting Beliefs Assessment of each adopting parent. Should be in file from previous HS.
- Guardian Designation Form. REQUIRED ONLY if guardian has changed or if any of the family’s information has changed. Otherwise, should be in file from previous HS.
- Parent Education Training Packet Forms. REQUIRED ONLY if training was done more than 2 years ago.
- Home Study Fee Acknowledgement Form – REQUIRED
- Certificate of Adoptive Parent Training, SW/PAP Affirmation, Training Verification. REQUIRED
- Post-Adoption Report Commitment Form. Should be in file from previous HS.
- Consent to Release of Information – REQUIRED
- Discipline Statement – REQUIRED
- Parent Preparation Form – Should be in file from previous HS
- Social Worker Contract – Should be in file from previous HS
- If you are a Home Study Only client, signed Home Study Contract. Should be in file from previous HS.
