Adoption Evaluations
Comprehensive, agency-ready evaluations for prospective adoptive parents who want a process led with compassion and clinical credibility. We support domestic and international adoptions, with documentation handled carefully from first appointment to final report.
Trusted Guidance for a High-Stakes Milestone.
Adoption evaluations carry real weight. They help agencies, courts, and international authorities understand the readiness, stability, and parenting capacity of prospective families. Dr. Cornett conducts these evaluations personally, bringing an experienced and steady clinical lens to a process that deserves both rigor and care.
Our process includes clinical interviews, standardized testing, and careful collateral review. The finished report is written to the standard expected by adoption professionals, with on-site notarization available so families can move forward with documentation that is complete and ready for submission.
What the Evaluation Covers
Clinical Interview
In-depth interviews with each prospective parent to understand family dynamics, personal history, emotional readiness, and the strengths you bring into the adoption process.
Psychological Testing
A psychologist-selected testing battery that evaluates personality, emotional regulation, and psychological stability in the level of detail adoption agencies expect.
Collateral Information
Thoughtful review of records, references, and supporting documents so the final opinion reflects the full context of your family rather than a single appointment.
Notary & Apostille-Ready Reports
Reports are prepared with agency, court, and international submission requirements in mind, with on-site notarization available for a more seamless process.
International Adoptions Covered
Families pursuing international adoption often need documentation that is not only clinically strong, but meticulously prepared. Our evaluations are written with international submission standards in mind and can be formatted for apostille-ready processing.
Evaluating Clinician
Dr. Heather Cornett, L.P.
Dr. Cornett leads all adoption evaluations at Twilight Psychology, combining deep clinical experience with the calm, family-centered communication families need during an important transition.
Read Full Bio →Frequently Asked Questions
What is a psychological adoption evaluation?
An adoption evaluation is a clinical assessment conducted by a licensed psychologist that examines the psychological fitness and parenting readiness of prospective adoptive parents. It is required by most domestic and international adoption agencies and courts.
Who is evaluated — just one parent or both?
Dr. Cornett evaluates all prospective adoptive parents in the household. For couples, both partners are individually assessed. The goal is to determine whether adoption is in the best interest of the child.
Do you cover international adoptions?
Yes. We provide evaluations accepted by adoption agencies and authorities for adoptions from many countries, including China, South Korea, Colombia, India, the Philippines, and others. Our reports are formatted to meet international documentation standards.
Is notarization handled at your facility?
Yes. Notary services and licensing are completed on-site at our facility. For international adoptions, reports can be prepared to meet apostille requirements so you are not chasing down third-party notary services.
How much does the evaluation cost?
Adoption evaluations are offered on a self-pay basis at $900 per parent. The fee reflects the full clinical process, including interview, testing, records review, report preparation, and on-site notarization.
Is there a waitlist?
We are currently accepting new clients for adoption evaluations with no waitlist. We encourage you to schedule early, as agency and court timelines can be tight.
Is the evaluation covered by insurance?
Adoption evaluations are offered on a self-pay basis and are not typically billed through health insurance.
Ready to Begin the Adoption Process?
Schedule an intake with Dr. Cornett and move forward with a careful evaluation process from clinical interview through final documentation.