How do I get started??

1.     First, find a local Home Study agency to complete your Home Study.  If you live in the Ann Arbor area, Lighthouse can recommend a great agency.  If not, be sure to ask your local agency how long it is taking them to provide an approved home study at the moment.  There are many documents to gather for your home study, so getting a jump on this makes a huge difference in time down the road.
 

2.    The next thing you'll want to do is download, fill out and send in the I-600a form.  This is needed for USCIS approval, which gives you authorization to bring your adopted child into the US.  Feel free to call Lighthouse anytime with questions regarding the 

      I-600a. 

      http://uscis.gov/graphics/formsfee/forms/i-600a.htm

3. If you decide to adopt through Lighthouse Adoptions, Inc, give us a call at (734) 418-2493, or send us an email at lorien@lighthouseadoptions.net and we'll walk you through the rest!