Home Assessment Services

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ACFS Texas provides comprehensive services and specialized Home Assessment services in the DFW area and across Texas. A Home Assessment is a report required by Texas law to adopt a child – it contains relevant information about your family to ensure that the child you are adopting is entering a safe home and a forever family. During this process, you will be asked questions about your childhood, past and current relationships, experience caring for children, and your views on adoption. You may be asked to complete a criminal background check and provide documents showing proof of employment and good health. Depending on the type of home assessment being completed, you may be asked to provide the names of friends and family members who can serve as references to your character. The home assessment will be completed by a trained Homestudy Assessor who meets the qualifications outlined by Texas law and will be submitted to the requesting agency, lawyer, or court.