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The referrer must be a friend, neighbor, relative, employer, colleague, or priest of the clients.  \n2. Letters should include the relationship between the referrer and the clients and the time of acquaintance.  \n3. Letters should reflect on the client’s personality, character, merits, shortcomings, mental health, maturity, family atmosphere, stability, community involvement, ability to parent, and suitability to adopt.  \n4. Letters must be submitted to the home study agency directly from the referrer and must be signed.  \n5. If the clients currently have school aged children, one letter must be from the child’s teacher.  \n6. 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