1. Copy of Passport, Driver’s License or other government issued photo ID for all adults (over 18) in household – REQUIRED
2. Marriage Certificate – Should be in file from previous HS
3. 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.
4. Divorce Decree (if applicable) – should be in file from previous HS
5. Military Discharge (if applicable) – should be in file from previous HS
6. Death Certificate (if applicable) – should be in file from previous HS
7. State Police Clearance for each member of household over 16 years of age – REQUIRED
8. Child Abuse Clearance for each member of household over 16 years of age – REQUIRED
9. FBI Cogent Clearance (PA Families Only) for each member of household over 18 years of age – REQUIRED
10. Medical Letter or Physical Form from Physician stating good health and normal life expectancy – for all members of household – REQUIRED
11. Three (3) reference letters – REQUIRED
12. Most recent 1040 Federal Tax Return – REQUIRED
13. Financial Worksheet – List of Assets and Liabilities and Monthly Expenses – REQUIRED
14. Letters from Employers which state occupation title, salary, and length of service – REQUIRED
15. 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.
16. Proof of Health Coverage – copy of policy or card. REQUIRED ONLY if changed. Otherwise, should be in file from previous HS.
17. Autobiography Questionnaire of each adopting parent. Should be in file from previous HS.
18. Parenting Beliefs Assessment of each adopting parent. Should be in file from previous HS.
19. 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.
20. Parent Education Training Packet Forms. REQUIRED ONLY if training was done more than 2 years ago.
21. Home Study Fee Acknowledgement Form – REQUIRED
22. Certificate of Adoptive Parent Training, SW/PAP Affirmation, Training Verification. REQUIRED
23. Post-Adoption Report Commitment Form. Should be in file from previous HS.
24. Consent to Release of Information – REQUIRED
25. Discipline Statement – REQUIRED
26. Parent Preparation Form – Should be in file from previous HS
27. Social Worker Contract – Should be in file from previous HS
28. If you are a Home Study Only client, signed Home Study Contract. Should be in file from previous HS.
