Yours would be a private adoption. No home study needed. This private pary is in direct contact with you and is willingly to give custody to you. Thus you need only an attourney to do paperwork for you. For the future, you mentioned wanting older kids. If you choose to go through the state (foster care) you will need a home study etc. but then DSS (dept. social services) can tell you what lawyers they see all the time that will await payment from the state or only charge the state reimbursed fees. Good luck. And CONGRATS!
