The Hawaii Adoption Procedures and Forms Memo is a document issued by the Hawaii Department of Human Services to provide guidance and instruction for adoptive families. This memo outlines the process required to complete the adoption, including the applicable laws, court procedures, and necessary documents. It also provides information on the types of adoption available and the forms and fees required for each type. The types of Hawaii Adoption Procedures and Forms Memo are: 1. Step-Parent Adoption: This process is used for individuals who are related to the child they wish to adopt by marriage or civil union. This includes the completion of the Adoption Petition, Consent to Adoption, and Home Study forms. 2. Adult Adoption: This process is used for individuals who wish to adopt an adult. This includes the completion of the Adoption Petition, Consent to Adoption, and Home Study forms. 3. Private Adoption: This process is used when a family wishes to adopt a child from a private agency. This includes the completion of the Adoption Petition, Consent to Adoption, Home Study, and Private Agency Placement Agreement forms. 4. Public Adoption: This process is used for families who wish to adopt a child through the Hawaiian foster care system. This includes the completion of the Adoption Petition, Consent to Adoption, Home Study, and State Agency Placement Agreement forms. The Hawaii Adoption Procedures and Forms Memo also provides guidance on the background check, home study, and post-adoption requirements.