Home Study
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Licensed home study professionals are available in Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, & Washington!
We partner with home study providers and pack the process full of perks.
We've partnered with licensed home study providers across the US to create a home study productivity platform that truly enriches the adoption experience. (Spoiler: It's so much more than a home study!)
Cheryl, our Home Study Provider Supervisor, shares her home study advice for adopting families.
Meet Cheryl.
PairTree Home Study Provider
Jess talks about the Birth Mom perspective.
Meet Jess.
Two-time Birth Mom
Erin shares advice for adopting families just starting their home study process.
Meet Erin.
PairTree Founder
Hear from Vanessa as she describes her feelings about what Birth Mothers go through.
Meet Vanessa.
Adoptive Parent
Meet Our Home Study Providers
Select a state above to learn more about the Home Study Provider we partner with in your State.
Not quite ready yet? We’re here for you.
Visit our FAQ, email us or set up a time to chat.
So much more than a home study
We'll connect you to one of the most experienced, licensed, home study providers in your State where you'll also receive unlimited education via Creating a Family, an online profile on the most comprehensive connection platform in the US, and so much more.
Licensed (and lovely) professionals in your State
We partner with the most experienced home study providers in your State to ensure you have a licensed, ethical professional guiding your home study process.
Our home study provider partners believe in making positive lasting change in adoption!
Education is included!
Education is key to creating a healthy foundation in adoption. That's why we provide (free) unlimited certificate-education courses to our families via Creating a Family, the national adoption education and support nonprofit.
Most families have to pay at least $200 to meet their education requirements. Not here!
A Connect profile is included!
With an approved home study, we'll help you build your outreach plan – starting with at least six months of PairTree Connect, our personality-based outreach platform for free.
Connect is the most comprehensive platform in the US!
Less paperwork to make room for the emotional work
Digital forms on your personalized dashboard along with real-time collaboration with your home study provider shifts the focus from paperwork & logistics to properly educating & preparing you for adoption.
Families rave about their easy-to-follow personal dashboards
A Team of Support
We believe in team-based support. Your licensed adoption professional will guide your process, and our team of adoption professionals will be here to support you as well.
Have questions?
We love talking about adoption. Please reach out to us via email: homestudy@pairtreefamily.com
or
Schedule a free 30-minute chat on zoom.
What is the home study process at PairTree?
We've partnered with licensed home study professionals across the US to create a home study productivity platform that enriches the adoption experience for families.
Meet the PairTree partner in your State!Step 1
Learn about the PairTree Partner in your State
Each of our providers are state-licensed, have completed 100+ home studies, and have been vetted by our team.
Meet the Professional in your State
Step 2
Complete Your Application
To get the application for the provider in your State, click here. Once your case has been accepted, we'll send an email introducing you to your provider.
Step 3
Access Your Personal Family Dashboard
We'll give you access to your personalized home study dashboard so you can track your progress.
Step 4
Host a Home Visit
home visit is a chance for your home study provider to get to know you better, take a tour of your home, answer your questions and go over your supporting documentation.
Step 5
Start Connecting!
Take time to celebrate this achievement. You are ready to start your outreach! We'll send you a confirmation letter which can be used to verify your status on PairTree Connect and with any other professionals supporting your adoption journey.
Want to learn more?
Let's get your questions answered!