CHS provides home study services, also known as pre-placement assessments, throughout the state for anyone seeking to adopt a child or children from CHS or from another resource.  The home study process can be a source of anxiety for some prospective parents, who may fear they will not be "approved." Please remember that we are not looking for perfect parents. Prospective parents should face the home study experience with confidence and the excitement that should accompany the prospect of welcoming a child into their family.

A family or individual in need of a home study may be considering one of the following:

• Agency Placements (NC or out of state)
  
• International Adoption
  
• Direct Placement (between birth parents and adoptive parents)
  
• Stepparent or Relative Adoption

Home study services are provided for a fee that is contracted with the family when the assessment process begins. 

For more information, please call CHS at 1-800-632-1400 or contact us.