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You are approved! Those are the best words we have heard in awhile!!
A few weeks ago Daniel and I had our initial adoption paperwork approved. After that we quickly started the home study process. The agency supplied us with another large amount of paperwork. In addition to basic forms, we have had to do several background checks and fingerprinting. Daniel and I have been trying to push through the paperwork as quickly as possible.
February 1st was our first visit with our social worker. She did a walk through of the house. Daniel and I did some child proofing ahead of time so thankfully there isn't much we have to fix before the next visit. Most of the visit was spent doing paperwork. She interviewed both of us about our childhood, relationship with different members of our family, etc.
February 19th will be our final home visit. Other than checking the house one more time, she will be spending time interviewing us separately and together. This time will be more focused on our marriage as well as developing a parenting plan for when we adopt. After the home study is completed, we will be placed on a waiting list to be matched with a birth mother. This has the possibility of happening quickly or we can be waiting for a little while. It just depends on if we match what the expecting mother is looking for for her child.
We will continue to update as we continue in the progress. Thank you for all your prayers and support!
