{"id":17283,"date":"2023-07-12T09:53:05","date_gmt":"2023-07-12T13:53:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fireflyin.org\/?page_id=17283"},"modified":"2025-05-13T05:15:30","modified_gmt":"2025-05-13T09:15:30","slug":"private-adoption","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/fireflyin.org\/ht\/programs-services\/home-based-services\/adoption\/private-adoption\/","title":{"rendered":"Adopsyon Prive"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;rgba(42,62,80,0.4)&#8221; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/fireflyin.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/iStock-1433849478.jpg&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_center&#8221; background_vertical_offset=&#8221;25%&#8221; background_blend=&#8221;overlay&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;200px||200px||true|false&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;100px||100px||true|false&#8221; 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Edit or remove this text inline or in the module Content settings. You can also style every aspect of this content in the module Design settings and even apply custom CSS to this text in the module Advanced settings.<br \/>\n[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;How long does the home study process typically take?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>A private home study typically takes 60 days from start to when the draft is ready. It can be closer to 90 days for an international home study, as the Hague agency has to review it as well.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;How many meetings are there?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>For international home studies, there are typically 2 virtual meetings and 2 in-home meetings. For all other private adoptions, there are typically 2 virtual meetings and 1 in-home meeting.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;How much does a home study cost?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Different types of adoption have different fees, contact us for a quote.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Is there a travel fee for the home visit?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>There is a travel fee for homes outside of Indianapolis, contact us for a quote.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_accordion open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#8CBA45&#8243; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#8CBA45&#8243; use_icon_font_size=&#8221;on&#8221; icon_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; toggle_text_color=&#8221;#2A3E50&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Your Title Goes Here&#8221; open=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_css_main_element=&#8221;display:none;&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]Your content goes here. 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He joined the Firefly Children &amp; Family Alliance team in 2001 and has been with us ever since. In 2007, he moved into the adoption team and loves it. Terry has been honored to help many children and families in their adoption journey over the years. In 2009, Terry joined the team providing community trainings for professionals in trauma-informed care and attachment, starting with Take CHANCES for Kids, then Take TIME for Kids, and now with TACTICS (Treating All Clients with Trauma Informed Care Strategies), individualizing the format to meet the needs of the group. Terry has completed 72 hours of training for adoption competence (TAC), is a certified clinical trauma professional (CCTP), and holds other licenses and certifications. 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He joined the Firefly Children &amp; Family Alliance team in 2001 and has been with us ever since. In 2007, he moved into the adoption team and loves it. Terry has been honored to help many children and families in their adoption journey over the years. In 2009, Terry joined the team providing community trainings for professionals in trauma-informed care and attachment, starting with Take CHANCES for Kids, then Take TIME for Kids, and now with TACTICS (Treating All Clients with Trauma Informed Care Strategies), individualizing the format to meet the needs of the group. Terry has completed 72 hours of training for adoption competence (TAC), is a certified clinical trauma professional (CCTP), and holds other licenses and certifications. 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