Many families can obtain their home study free of charge through their local department of social services or child welfare. Some families have had home studies conducted via private agencies. CAP does realize that not everyone is able to offer a permanent home to children with the special challenges that CAP children face. If they don't, lobby them to subscribe. If your library or agency does subscribe but hasn't been updating the book, offer to perform the updates for them.
Many children moving into foster care come with their belongings in garbage bags.
This can add insult to injury to an already hurting child. CAP is involved in legislative advocacy for adoption and children with special needs. Join Voice for Adoption or check in regularly at the Adoption News site on Faces of Adoption to find out the latest news and how to lobby your congressional representative for positive changes for the children. Many of these children's foster homes and institutions have an in-house resource family program, or work with local mentoring programs. If you are interested in working with a special child, contact a local children's services agency near you.