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Who Are All These People?
Your Guide to Who's Who During Adoption
By Teri Brown
Home Study Coordinator: When adopting foster children, the home study coordinator will perform the original home study and then possible follow-up studies.
Case Worker: This is a person who has been involved in the child's life since removal from the family. They are a font of knowledge about your child's situation, behavior and personality.
Judge: The judge is the final stop and is empowered by the state to place the final approval on the adoption process. He or she reviews the paperwork submitted and makes the final verdict as to whether or not the adoption will occur.
The most important aspect to remember about adoption is that if you have a question about the process or about what someone's job is, don't hesitate to ask. By asking questions and educating yourself, you are doing your part to expedite the process and gain your main objective – to bring your child home as quickly and smoothly as possible.
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