Last night Jenny and I met with Karine, our assigned social worker, for the first of three home study meetings. She drove to our house at 6:45. She showed us some sample books that couples who are adopting domestically have to assemble. Jenny and I have discussed some things we will try to do with our books that will show our family in an interesting and unique way.
After looking at the books, filling out some paperwork, and talking gernally about adoption, Karine asked us specific questions about our families and how we were raised. I thought she would spend more time looking around the house, but she took just a quick tour.
Our second home study is in two weeks, and the third is April 15. At that point, Jenny and I will try to have our family books completed, then we should be basically ready. Our timeline is that we would prefer not to adopt before July, but we hope to have a child placed before the end of the year. Although no family is guaranteed a placement, most families who are open to a child of any race would be able to adopt six to nine months after finishing the home study.
2 comments:
We are happy for the Schmitz's. What an exciting time. Sounds like your home study will be over before we get back! I can hardly remember our study. It seems our social worker was of Asin descent. I know she was with Henn. County welfare. Is yours from Anoka couty?
That is good to hear guys! I am quite sure all will go well and you all deserve the kids as much as the kid(s) will deserve you. We will continue to pray that the process is both pleasant and inexpensive as possible!
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