Adoption Application Workshop 3/12/08

So, we attended the Adoption Application Workshop last night. I am very satisfied with the results of that. We definitely learned the steps of the adoption process and what to expect from each step. They went over the Very Detailed application that we have to complete and turn in. Once the application is turned in (recommended to turn in around the 4th-5th PRIDE session) then a Social Worker is assigned to us, and will contact us to start the Homestudy... the Homestudy can take up to six months (lets pray it doesn't). Once the Homestudy is complete, and approved (and it will be!) then we wait for placement. We were told the average wait for placement is 1 year.... however it all depends on how "open" you are. Meaning what type of child(ren) you are willing to accept into your home. We are pretty open. With the exception of certain medical problems, we are open to a sibling set, which is in our favor, we are open to race, which is also in our favor, and behavioral problems (we feel the children just need guidance). I have heard of people getting a call the day after they receive their license (approval) and some wait a long time.. so I guess we will just have to wait and see, who is out there waiting for our family and how quickly they come to us!