Individualized Adoption Plans

Home Studies Post Placement/Post Adoption Report Embryo and IVF Adoptions LGBTQIA+ adoption Step-Parent adoption Second Parent adoption Guardianship adoption KInship adoption

MY STORY My social work career began in 1980 and I started my adoption practice in 1997. I am the mom of four children who were adopted. My eldest daughter was adopted in the United States and my three younger children are biological siblings who were born in Russia. My personal adoption experiencs have provided me with a wealth of experience and knowledge that I love to share with prospective adoptive families. I believe that adoption is about education and success is built on making informed decisions. I have had the joyful privilege to have worked with hundreds of families and singles through the years. I am not the sterotypical social worker. I am warm, friendly and give great hugs. I would enjoy speaking with you to help with any questions you may have.

How Judy can help ?

What is in a Home Study? Although it is called a home study it really has very little to do with your home (so don’t redecorate. It’s about you and your adoption preparation. All household members are included in the home study no matter what type of adoption you are pursuing. You can expect to complete autobiographical and family history, education and career information, medical and financial information and reference letters. All the required documentation and information is in the PDF link below. I provide support, guidance and answers to your questions. I am a non-judgmental adoption advocate. It is important that you feel supported and understood as you go through your adoption journey. Whether you are pursuing an independent, agency, embryo, kinship, second parent, guardian or step- parent adoption the home study is an essential first step.

Home Studies

Your Home It does not matter if you live in a 6,000 square foot home or a studio apartment as long as your home meets the safety standards set by the State where you live and you have adequate safe space for a child. A description of your home, property, neighborhood and community is part of your home study.

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Foster Care Assessments for Youth through Familes First As a “QI” (Qualified Individual) I conduct CANS-NY assessments for youths in foster care to assess their placement and if it best meets their level of care needs. I contract with multiple counties in New York State to conduct assessments.

CERTIFIED CANS-NY QI

As an adoption specialist I provide evaluation and supportive services to all parts of the adoption triad Embryo Adoption Egg Donor/Recipient Birth Mother Counseling both pre and post delivery/placement

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My NY Adoptions Judy S. Schwartz LMSW Hudson Valley New York 914-204-5800 FAX: 815-717-9644 Judy@MyNyAdoptions.com

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