Once a portion of your required documents have been turned in, a home study will be scheduled with a licensed social worker. The home study visit is done in the informal atmosphere of your home. The home study is one of the pillars of the adoption case, as it goes to Immigration, your state of residence, and to the foreign country. If you reside in a state other than Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Indiana or Minnesota, you will locate a licensed agency in your state to complete the home study. If you need assistance or a list of possible agencies, Hand In Hand can help.