For Hopeful Adoptive Families in Utah
Utah Adoption Home Study: Requirements, Cost, and Timeline
Utah requires every adoptive family to complete a home study conducted by a state-licensed provider before placement. The home study is overseen by the Utah Office of Licensing.
What the Utah Home Study Covers
- ●Background checks (criminal, FBI, child abuse registry)
- ●Home safety review, visit to your home
- ●Individual and couple interviews
- ●Financial and medical review
- ●References (typically 3 to 5 non-relatives)
- ●Adoption education (typically 10+ hours)
Typical timeline
3 to 6 months
Typical cost
$2,000 to $4,000
Utah home studies follow Utah Code §62A-2-120 and related licensing rules. We can refer you to trusted Utah home study providers.