For adoptions from public foster care, governments agencies — federal, state, provincial, territorial, and tribal — should fund adoption services so that prospective adopters bear no costs (including home studies, legal fees, pre - and post-placement support services, etc.). (nacac.org)
The Department of Social Services only conducts home study investigations needed for public foster care adoptions. (adoptfamilyconnections.org)
The Department of Social Service can only conduct home study investigations needed for public foster care adoptions. (adoptfamilyconnections.org)