9.8 Home Study 9.8 Home Study aetrahan Wed, 07/05/2023 - 14:30 DCFS may not conduct a home study for intrafamily adoptions unless ordered by the court.1 Nevertheless, most courts will want a home study. Check with DCFS prior to your hearing date to ensure that the home study was completed. 1La. Ch.C. art. 1252.