Florida Adoption Home Study
Required for all domestic and international adoptions. We guide you through every step, handle the paperwork, and make the process far less daunting than you expect.
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Serving families throughout Florida
Your adoption journey,
Your adoption journey,
guided by Christen, personally.
When you work with Adoption Support Services of Florida, you work directly with Christen Hartig, LCSW. Not a caseworker. Not a rotating staff member. One dedicated licensed professional who knows your family by name.
✓ Licensed Child-Placing Agency
✓ Licensed Clinical Social Worker
✓ 1,500+ Home Studies Since 1996
✓ No Travel Fees, Statewide
1,500+
Families served
What sets us apart
You won't be passed off to a caseworker.
At larger agencies, families are often assigned to whichever staff member is available. You may not know who will conduct your home study until they show up at your door.
Here, there is only Christen, and that's intentional. With over a decade of experience in family advocacy, children's services, and adoption, Christen personally handles every home study, every home visit, every post-placement report, and every phone call.
She grew up in this practice. Her mother, Lori Fraas, LCSW, founded Adoption Support Services of Florida in 1996. When Lori retired, Christen stepped in with the same values and the same commitment to personal service that families have relied on for nearly 30 years.
A boutique practice with a proven track record
Quality you can measure.
We keep our practice focused, because the families we serve deserve the very best, not the very most.
1,500+
Home Studies Completed
30+
Years Serving Florida
Dual
Agency + LCSW Licensure
$0
Travel & Hidden Fees
What we offer
Adoption services for Florida families
Every service we provide is delivered personally by Christen Hartig, LCSW, from the first phone call to your child's post-placement visits.
Post-Placement Services
After your child comes home, Christen completes your required post-placement visits in person. They're friendly, supportive check-ins, not formal inspections.
Learn MoreAdoption Counseling
Navigating domestic vs. international, agency vs. independent? Christen helps Florida families understand their options with clarity and care, at no cost for the initial call.
Learn MoreBirthmother Services
Compassionate birth parent interviews and ongoing counseling for agencies and attorneys throughout Florida, grounded in Christen's deep experience with all sides of the adoption triad.
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Your first step
What is a Florida adoption home study?
A home study is a formal assessment required by Florida law for all domestic and international adoptions. It evaluates your home environment, financial stability, and readiness to parent, and it's typically the very first step in the process.
The home study does not look for a perfect family. No such thing exists. Our goal is to understand your genuine desire to parent and to help you move forward with confidence. Families consistently tell us the same thing when it's over: "That was so much easier than I thought."
- We begin the same day you say "go"
- Most families submit paperwork within 2 to 4 weeks
- Expedited service available, often completed in hours
- PDF home study + agency license, no extra charge
- No travel costs and no hidden fees
Getting started is simple
Our home study process
We've streamlined every step so you spend your energy on your family, not on paperwork confusion.
Free Consultation
Call or reach out. Christen will personally answer your questions about the home study process and your adoption options, at no cost and no obligation.
Document Checklist
You receive a clear, complete checklist of everything you need. No guesswork. We guide you through gathering background checks, references, financial records, and health documentation.
Home Visit
Christen travels to your home anywhere in Florida, at no charge. It's a friendly, conversational visit. Not an inspection. Most families are pleasantly surprised by how comfortable it feels.
Approved & Ready
You receive your completed home study as a PDF, along with our agency license. We forward it to any agencies or attorneys, and Christen remains available throughout the rest of your journey.
What families say
Real families. Real words.
Every family who works with us works directly with Christen. This is what that experience looks like.
What we were really thankful for was that because of being given clear instructions in the first place, we were able to be as efficient as possible. … In the end, we felt like the home study was comprehensive, accurate, and done as efficiently as possible.Jennifer
Christen is informative, compassionate and always responds quickly, so we could not really have asked for more.Megan
Nobody wants to feel as though their private life is being invaded with a home study, but Adoption Support Services of Florida does all they can to make the process as painless and seamless as possible. … You can be assured that every small detail has been taken care of.T.J.
Why it matters
Dual licensure means you're covered no matter what.
Some adoptions require a home study completed by a licensed child-placing agency. Others require one by a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Requirements can also change mid-process, more often than families expect.
Christen holds both credentials. Adoption Support Services of Florida is a licensed child-placing agency, and Christen is an LCSW. That dual licensure means there is no scenario where you would need to start over because your situation changed.
- Licensed child-placing agency, State of Florida
- Christen Hartig, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
- Covered for domestic and international adoptions
- Valid even if your adoption path or agency changes
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Adoption Support Services of Florida works exclusively with families whose primary residence is in Florida. As long as your family is based in Florida, Christen can complete your home study regardless of where your child will be adopted from.
The timeline is largely in your hands, because you will never be waiting on us. Most families submit their paperwork within two to four weeks. Expedited services are available and typically completed within hours of receiving all required documents.
Yes, always. Unlike agencies that rotate cases among multiple caseworkers, Christen personally handles every home study, home visit, post-placement report, and ongoing conversation. You have her direct phone number and email from day one.
No. There are no travel expenses and no hidden costs. Christen travels anywhere in Florida for your home visit at no additional charge. We believe the adoption process is already a significant financial commitment. Our pricing reflects that.
Ready to begin?
Start with a free phone conversation.
No forms, no intake process, no waiting. Call Christen directly and she will personally answer your questions about the home study process and your adoption options, at no cost.