No word yet about "the boys," although I didn't expect there to be. I did go to the adoption agency today and watch a video about several kiddos that need homes. Next week there will be some big meeting between DES caseworkers and adoption specialists where the same kids will be presented and the specialists will be presenting the families that are interested in those kids. There was a sibling set that I thought might work, although I really want MY boys, Brandon and Cordell. If my certification comes through in the next couple days, my specialist will be able to represent me at the meeting as interested in the sibling set. There's likely going to be other families interested in them as well. Apparently they're going to try to sort out placements for these kids that day. This is a new, untried type of meeting - usually it's just for one or two kids at a time.
I should also note that if my certification does not come through in the next couple days, I won't be included in this placement meeting. Which might be okay, because it's not Brandon and Cordell on the stage (or "auction block"?). This is such a strange way to go about "having children." Watching tapes of kids or observing them in their natural settings; ie. group homes, foster homes, etc. Competing with other families to be the right or best placement option. Looking at the children's past, their behavioral issues and developmental issues and deciding if they fit with your family. Necessary given the circumstances. But strange nonetheless.
My specialist did say that she'd heard last Friday that one of the other families whose application she filed the same day she filed mine was in the review stage with the judge, which would indicate I would be likely at the same place or nearly so. Should be SOON!
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I honestly can not believe how fast this is going! I hope it works out and you get "your boys".
Good luck with whatever happens. I agree with Tracey, it is going pretty fast although I'm sure it doesn't feel like it to you.
Granted, it is fast! One of the benefits of adopting through the foster care system. Another is it's essentially free. The $800 fee I paid to my adoption agency is suppose to come back to me in my tax return. As long as you're not tied to having a baby or a child under 2, I think this is a great way to go. And I love the idea of helping out kiddos that are desperate for a "forever family."
I hope the boys are yours, but I'm glad you are open to other groups. I look at a sibling group of three all the time, but B is really against it. Maybe you can get them if the boys aren't available. This is all very strange, huh?
I hope things are still progressing for you. You will have either the boys or another child/children soon, I can feel it!
there are special places in heaven for people with open hearts like yours. RaJen
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