Instructions & Forms for Public & Private Adoption

Step 1 – Pre Application Documents

Please follow the instructions carefully. The last two documents are for your information only.

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Cover Letter with Instructions
1
Statement of Faith
2
Statement of Morality
3
Children in Need Survey
4
Autobiography (optional, but mandatory for private infant adoption)
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Recommended Reading
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Adoption Language

Please DO NOT proceed to Step 2 & 3 until you have heard from a HOPE INC Social Worker.

Step 2 – Application, References & Employment Documents

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Cover Letter with Instructions
5
Application Form
6
Reference Form
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Employment History Instructions
7
Employment History Form**
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Medical and TB Clearance Instructions
8
Medical and TB Clearance Form**
9
Pre-Home Study Agreement
10
Photo Release Form
11
Prohibited Punishment Form

Step 3 – Criminal & Abuse Clearance Documents

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Criminal Clearance Directions
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Criminal Clearance Instructions
12
Hawaii State Criminal Clearance
13
Criminal Clearance Request Form **
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Child Abuse Neglect Consent Directions
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Child Abuse Neglect Consent Instructions
14
Child Abuse Neglect Consent Form **
15
Adam Walsh Consent Form**

** = Please complete 1 form per adult in household.