Yes, we are finally GETTING THERE! And by "there", I do mean having a child in our home soon! Our home study finally took place in November (and was as painless as it could possibly be, thank God). Because we have decided to foster to adopt, we had to attend two additional trainings which we have officially completed. We are proud to say that we are a licensed home and ready to take in a child/ children!
Many people ask what our preferences are in regards to age, sex, or ethnicity. We are licensed to take children from 0-10 years old, but prefer children under the ages of 4-6. Boy or girl?- either one! Black, white, hispanic?- doesn't matter! Basically, if they are young, healthy, and need a home, we'll take 'em! We also will consider sibling groups- yes, we are aware that this would be a lot to take on, but we're not afraid :).
Since becoming a licensed home (which was just last week), we have had only a couple of situations where we could be possible foster/ adoptive parents. Our "Dear Caseworker" letter has been turned in for one child, however we have to keep in mind that there are likely several other parents being considered and circumstances about which we are unaware. So, we are trying not to get our hopes up, but instead are continuing to think about the perfect plan God has for us and our future children. Even if this child, or the many children for whom we are not chosen, is not placed in our home, it is awesome to think about how we are praying for a child who will never meet us and we will know that he or she is likely part of a new and fantastic permanent family.
That's all for the time being! We are officially "waiting" :).
