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. Book traversal links for 9.8 Home Study ‹ 9.7 Intervention Up 9.9 Hearing › Printer-friendly version