{"id":2175,"date":"2020-03-23T09:12:48","date_gmt":"2020-03-23T09:12:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/heartofadoptionsalliance.com\/?page_id=2175"},"modified":"2023-08-02T16:54:44","modified_gmt":"2023-08-02T16:54:44","slug":"hearts-to-home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/heartofadoptionsalliance.com\/hearts-to-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Hearts to Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221; el_class=&#8221;section mt-0&#8243;][vc_column rsclass=&#8221;clean&#8221;][theme_rslider_element dots=&#8221;true&#8221; rs_images=&#8221;3433,3434&#8243;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"slide-txt1\" data-animation=\"fadeInDown\" data-animation-delay=\"1s\"><strong class=\"tt\">GROW YOUR FAMILY THROUGH<br \/>\nADOPTION<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"slide-btn\"><a class=\"btn btn-blue\" href=\"tel:866-432-7860\" data-animation=\"fadeInUp\" data-animation-delay=\"2s\">CALL NOW<\/a><a class=\"btn btn-red\" href=\"sms:866-432-7860\" data-animation=\"fadeInUp\" data-animation-delay=\"2s\">TEXT NOW<\/a><\/div>\n<p>{slide}<\/p>\n<div class=\"slide-txt1\" data-animation=\"fadeInDown\" data-animation-delay=\"1s\"><strong class=\"tt\">GROW YOUR FAMILY THROUGH<br \/>\nADOPTION<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"slide-btn\"><a class=\"btn btn-blue\" href=\"tel:866-432-7860\" data-animation=\"fadeInUp\" data-animation-delay=\"2s\">CALL NOW<\/a><a class=\"btn btn-red\" href=\"sms:866-432-7860\" data-animation=\"fadeInUp\" data-animation-delay=\"2s\">TEXT NOW<\/a><\/div>\n<p>[\/theme_rslider_element][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221; equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1585907747141{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;background-color: #f7f7f7 !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1603968648350{padding-top: 250px !important;padding-bottom: 250px !important;background-image: url(https:\/\/heartofadoptionsalliance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/h2h-sec-01.jpg?id=3435) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1563373111537{padding-top: 25px !important;padding-bottom: 25px !important;padding-left: 30px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;max-w-555-xl make-a-donation&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-offset-0 vc_col-lg-10&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1598262213477{padding-top: 30px !important;}&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;2804&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1598262324754{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_single_image][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Hearts to Home (Adoption From Foster Care) Program&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:36px|text_align:left|color:%23110729|line_height:46px&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; rs_decor_place=&#8221;2&#8243; el_class=&#8221;weight-700&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1635284068408{margin-bottom: 10px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text]<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Our Hearts to Home (Adoption from Foster Care) Program is designed for families seeking to adopt a child through the foster care system and provides supportive resources and services unique to foster adoption. Serving children ages 6-17 in the child welfare system<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Heart of Adoptions Alliance, Inc identifies families best suited to embrace and man<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">a<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ge the specialized needs for Florida\u2019s waiting children. The process- from navigation to placement, to counseling and coaching- helps to promote success and ultimate well-being for the child and the family.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Children<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> placed through this program may <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">have a<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> history of abuse or neglect, may be an older child, or part of a sibling group; <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Or may have specific medical, emotional, or behavioral needs. Through this program, Heart of Adoptions Alliance, Inc partners with Florida\u2019s Department of Children and Families and child welfare agencies in other states to match the waiting children with permanent adoptive families. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The program is open to married couples<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, same-sex couples, and <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">single applicants, with or without other children in the family. Families who tend to be most successful in this program are those with a high degree of flexibility and reasonable expectations <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">o<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">f the child<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">(ren)<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">being placed.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;Request More Information&#8221; style=&#8221;custom&#8221; custom_background=&#8221;#2d5aa9&#8243; custom_text=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; link=&#8221;url:%23contact|||&#8221; el_class=&#8221;btn-round btn-210&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1690995276908{margin-top: 30px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1563424628717{padding-top: 65px !important;padding-bottom: 80px !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;intro-content&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1563000899805{padding-top: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;5\/12&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-5 vc_col-md-5 vc_col-xs-12&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;3436&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/vc_single_image][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;7\/12&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-7 vc_col-md-7 vc_col-xs-12&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;FAQ&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:36px|text_align:left|color:%233e3e3e|line_height:1.5em&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; rs_decor_place=&#8221;2&#8243; el_class=&#8221;weight-700 domestic-h2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1597916037491{margin-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_custom_heading][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;The adoption process is complex and unique to each person walking through the experience. However, there are common questions as people start to explore what adoption might look like for them.<br \/>\nBelow are some questions and answers about children ready for adoption that often come up at Heart of Adoptions Alliance, Inc.&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:p|font_size:18px|text_align:left|line_height:34px&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; rs_decor_place=&#8221;2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1601481639394{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_custom_heading][vc_tta_accordion style=&#8221;modern&#8221; shape=&#8221;square&#8221; color=&#8221;white&#8221; spacing=&#8221;15&#8243; gap=&#8221;15&#8243; c_icon=&#8221;chevron&#8221; c_position=&#8221;right&#8221; active_section=&#8221;0&#8243; collapsible_all=&#8221;true&#8221; el_class=&#8221;hoaa-faqs&#8221;][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;What type of family is ideal for the Hearts to Home Program?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;what-is-felxible-family1585908355193&#8243;][vc_column_text]We are seeking individuals and families with a high degree of flexibility who are willing to parent children with varying degrees of trauma experiences and special needs. Families need to be willing to work with different professionals on behalf of the children.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;What does &#8216;special needs&#8217; mean?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;what-does-special-needs-mean1585908355193&#8243;][vc_column_text]All youth in care have special needs by virtue of being removed from their family of origin. These special needs are unique to each individual child and are part of a much larger conversation. All youth in care have experienced trauma and need to be parented with trauma-informed care.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Who can apply to the Hearts to Home Program?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;who-can-apply1585908355193&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Single applicants<\/li>\n<li>Same-sex couples<\/li>\n<li>Older couples<\/li>\n<li>Minority couples<\/li>\n<li>First-time parents<\/li>\n<li>Experienced parents<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;What are the training requirements?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;what-are-the-training-requirements1585908355193&#8243;][vc_column_text]<span class=\"TextRun SCXW199744131 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199744131 BCX4\">We require all families to complete our Trauma Linked Caregiving 6-week course. Currently, we are holding class virtually twice a week from 6-7:30 4 times per yea<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW199744131 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199744131 BCX4\">r, as well as courses on water safety and infant\/child CPR.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW199744131 BCX4\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Why would a family go through Hearts to Home Program versus a county program?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;why-would-a-family-go1585908355193&#8243;][vc_column_text]<span data-contrast=\"auto\">We encourage families to investigate their local county programs. There is a great need for foster parents in Florida! Many counties require that families foster first or foster only. The goal of the Hearts to Home program is to focus on children in care who are awaiting adoptive homes. We work with all 67 counties in Florida to provide foster-to-adopt homes for these youths. We also work out of state!<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Are there fees for the Hearts to Home Program?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;are-tehre-fees-for-the-flixible-families1585908355193&#8243;][vc_column_text]Yes. Adopting children from foster care is typically less expensive than domestic infant adoption. Adoption tax credits are often available to most families adopting through the Hearts to Home Program. We ask that families attend an Information Night and schedule a one-on-one meeting with a program representative to get an in-depth understanding of the fee structure.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Can we adopt children under the age of five?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;can-we-adopt-children1585908355193&#8243;][vc_column_text]Yes. However, most of the children waiting for a family are school-aged children unless they are part of a sibling group with other children. Families hoping to adopt children under the age of five typically wait longer and must be open to varying degrees of legal risk.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;What is the average age of the children in the foster care system waiting for an adoptive home?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;what-is-the-average-age1585908355193&#8243;][vc_column_text]The average age of children waiting in the foster care system on an adoptive home is between the ages of 8 and 10 years of age.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][vc_btn title=&#8221;CONTACT&#8221; style=&#8221;custom&#8221; custom_background=&#8221;#2d5aa9&#8243; custom_text=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; link=&#8221;url:%23contact|||&#8221; el_class=&#8221;btn-round btn-210&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1568717402475{margin-top: 30px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1568718112186{padding-top: 50px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;background-color: #2d5aa9 !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;broucher-download&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1563354615164{padding-top: 0px !important;}&#8221; offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-9 vc_col-md-9 vc_col-xs-12&#8243;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;2180&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;right&#8221; el_class=&#8221;d-none d-sm-block&#8221;][\/vc_single_image][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;5\/6&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Adopting a child from the foster care system<br \/>\ncomes with many questions!&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:30px|text_align:left|color:%23ffffff|line_height:36px&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; rs_decor_place=&#8221;2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1606285825758{margin-bottom: 5px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;center-on-mobile hh-mb-30&#8243;][\/vc_custom_heading][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1563354658374{padding-top: 0px !important;}&#8221; offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-3 vc_col-md-3 vc_col-xs-12&#8243;][vc_btn title=&#8221;CONTACT NOW&#8221; style=&#8221;custom&#8221; custom_background=&#8221;#ed0000&#8243; custom_text=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; link=&#8221;url:%23contact|||&#8221; el_class=&#8221;btn-round btn-225 no-border center-on-mobile&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1606285860751{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1584956706705{padding-top: 65px !important;}&#8221; el_id=&#8221;adoption-process&#8221; el_class=&#8221;process-ico-section&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1562858667164{padding-top: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Adoption Process&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:36px|text_align:center|color:%23252525|line_height:46px&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; rs_decor_place=&#8221;2&#8243; el_class=&#8221;weight-700&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1597916317773{margin-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_custom_heading][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;So what does it look like to adopt a child from the foster care system with Heart of Adoptions Alliance, Inc? Each case is always unique, but hopefully, these steps help you better envision what the process can look like. Don&#8217;t worry, we are here to support you throughout the journey. If you have more questions or are ready to speak with a program representative about kids waiting for adoption, we would love to hear from you!&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:p|font_size:18px|text_align:center|line_height:34px&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; rs_decor_place=&#8221;2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1597933768957{margin-bottom: 70px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;max-width-900&#8243;][\/vc_custom_heading][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-4 vc_col-md-4 vc_col-xs-12&#8243;][sk_icon_box title=&#8221;Application&#8221; boximage=&#8221;2443&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1601482385103{margin-bottom: 85px !important;}&#8221;]<span class=\"TextRun SCXW230023351 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW230023351 BCX4\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">Once you\u2019ve made your decision to move forward, complete the required application forms and submit it to <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW230023351 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW230023351 BCX4\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">Heart of Adoptions Alliance, Inc<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW230023351 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW230023351 BCX4\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\"> along with the application fee and supporting documentation. After your application has been received and processed, you will receive the <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW230023351 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW230023351 BCX4\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">second-round<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW230023351 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW230023351 BCX4\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\"> steps.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW230023351 BCX4\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span>[\/sk_icon_box][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-4 vc_col-md-4 vc_col-xs-12&#8243;][sk_icon_box title=&#8221;Training Courses&#8221; boximage=&#8221;2163&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1663265791345{margin-bottom: 85px !important;}&#8221;]<span class=\"TextRun SCXW264008334 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW264008334 BCX4\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">When you are ready to begin the required training course, Trauma-Linked Caregiving (TLC), you will need to pay your education fee and register. <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW264008334 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW264008334 BCX4\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">Email:<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW264008334 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW264008334 BCX4\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:infoh2h@heartofadoptionsalliance.com\">infoh2h@heartofadoptionsalliance.com<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW264008334 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW264008334 BCX4\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">\u00a0to complete these steps. This six-week training course is offered quarterly.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW264008334 BCX4\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span>[\/sk_icon_box][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-4 vc_col-md-4 vc_col-xs-12&#8243;][sk_icon_box title=&#8221;Family Assessment&#8221; boximage=&#8221;2152&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1601481815856{margin-bottom: 85px !important;}&#8221;]<span class=\"TextRun SCXW3430535 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW3430535 BCX4\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">Once you have completed your <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW3430535 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW3430535 BCX4\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">second-round<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW3430535 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW3430535 BCX4\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\"> steps and are at least halfway through your TLC courses, you may pay your home study fee and a caseworker will communicate with you about completing the family assessment process. This assessment involves <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW3430535 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW3430535 BCX4\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">at least two interviews, a<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW3430535 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW3430535 BCX4\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\"> home inspection, complet<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW3430535 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW3430535 BCX4\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">ion of<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW3430535 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW3430535 BCX4\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\"> medical forms, background clearances, and other documentation.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW3430535 BCX4\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span>[\/sk_icon_box][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-4 vc_col-md-4 vc_col-xs-12&#8243;][sk_icon_box title=&#8221;Meeting with Caseworker&#8221; boximage=&#8221;2153&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1597930673489{margin-bottom: 85px !important;}&#8221;]<span class=\"TextRun SCXW15911661 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW15911661 BCX4\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">After you have completed TLC and any remaining requirements have been met (including all background clearances), your home study will be completed. 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