FAQs

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Below are some of the commonly asked questions that we receive about the program. If you have a question that isn’t answered below click the button below to contact us.

  • A: No, AAN contracts directly with the Assessor and ODJFS to provide these services.

  • A: ODJFS will cover the cost of the Assessor to complete a kinship assessment or homestudy as funds are available. Other costs that might entail a homestudy or assessment are not covered by this program such as background checks, pre-service, etc. When funds have been depleted for the fiscal year, agencies and courts are still able to contract with Assessors in ARHAP’s assessor pool at their own expense.

  • A: No. AAN is available to assist your agency. Within reason, AAN will work with the Assessor to follow your current homestudy process.