Virtual Home Study Guidance  
 
Good Afternoon Family Reunification Providers:
 
During the last network call, we discussed some guidance and tips for conducting virtual home study (HS) assessments and subsequently completely the report during this time of COVID-19. To further assist you in the process, we've created an infographic and redacted a well-written virtual HS report.  Within the redacted report, some key statements are highlighted in yellow to acknowledge pertinent aspects and limitations specific to a virtual assessment. It is vital to include similar statements should you have to complete a virtual home study. Please note that this redacted HS is JUST A SAMPLE  to reference and SHOULD NOT be copied verbatim. 

Please see the links below access the above-mentioned resources:
 
If you have any additional questions, please contact your assigned CSS.

Regards,

Nikeita Lawrence, LMSW
Children's Services Specialist
USCCB/MRS/Children's Services
202-541-3341 


3211 Fourth Street, NE Washington, DC 20017
Phone: (202) 541-3190 Fax: (202) 722-8711

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