The process of adoption is wonderful and exciting. To begin the application process you should contact the office nearest you. An initial interview and overview will be scheduled and an application provided as appropriate. The application’s return to the agency is the beginning of the home study process and can take 3-4 months depending on the number of families in process. There will be a series of interviews, both individual and joint, and both in the office and in your home. The home study is a major commitment on behalf of the applicants and the social worker. After the home study is completed and you are approved, you will then be considered for infants who match your family based on your preferences and openness.