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Learn the legal requirements to adopt of child or complete an Arizona Home Study with Starr Adoption Services, an Arizona licensed child placing agency.

How to Start the Adoption Process in Arizona

Step 1: Schedule an Orientation Interview - Schedule now

Step 2: Complete Your Arizona Home Study Application & Begin the Arizona Home Study Process

Step 3: Await Approval of Certification to Adopt from Arizona Courts

Step 4: Upon Receiving Certification to Adopt Join SAS Family List

Step 5: Review Possible Matches to Be Considered For

Step 6: Have a Positive Match with Expectant Parent

Step 7: Receive Placement of Child

Step 8: Participate in Post Placement Visits with Starr Adoption Services in Arizona or your approved home study agency if out-of-state

Step 9: Your attorney submits documents to the court & petitions for your adoption to be finalized

Step 10: Finalization of Adoption

How to Start the Adoption Process in Arizona

(Out-Of-State Families )

Step 1: Schedule an Orientation Interview

Step 2: Complete Your Starr Adoption Services Application

Step 3: Await Approval of Your Family & Documents by SAS

Step 4: Join SAS Family List

Step 5: Review Possible Matches to Be Considered For

Step 6: Have a Positive Match with Expectant Parent

Step 7: Receive Placement of Child

Step 8: Participate in Post Placement Visits with Starr Adoption Services in Arizona or your approved home study agency if out-of-state

Step 9: Your attorney submits documents to the court & petitions for your adoption to be finalized

Step 10: Finalization of Adoption

Learn More About Adoption in Arizona

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Your adoption team should walk with you through this journey & be present to support you through the highs and lows of the road ahead.

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You’re not just another family, you are part of the SAS family and that means we have a deep commitment to you.