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taking the plunge into adoption via DFS
fiannakyn posted:
I just made the call to the local DFS office to get information sent to me about adopting via the foster system. The county I live in has come under fire recently for the foster system so they are in desperate need of parents. I was told there are healthy newborn infants living in temperary foster care for 6 months to a year after TPR.
If you pay attention to national news about crimes against children... I live in Greene County, Missouri, where in 2008 a little boy was killed by his foster parent. So now the red tape to be approved is very very thick. I have to file an application to be approved to even apply to get into the system. There are 2 seperate background checks, as well as a full mental health evaluation, that's even before the home study is started. I do not begrude the red tape if it can prevent another death.
We're going to wait till the new year to start the paperwork because we are working on house repairs right now and I don't want the stress of both going on at the same time.
At the same time, we are also requesting information from several private agencies too, and I plan on printing up busness cards and flyers too.
If you pay attention to national news about crimes against children... I live in Greene County, Missouri, where in 2008 a little boy was killed by his foster parent. So now the red tape to be approved is very very thick. I have to file an application to be approved to even apply to get into the system. There are 2 seperate background checks, as well as a full mental health evaluation, that's even before the home study is started. I do not begrude the red tape if it can prevent another death.
We're going to wait till the new year to start the paperwork because we are working on house repairs right now and I don't want the stress of both going on at the same time.
At the same time, we are also requesting information from several private agencies too, and I plan on printing up busness cards and flyers too.
20 Replies |Watch This Discussion | Report This| Share this:taking the plunge into adoption via DFSI just made the call to the local DFS office to get information sent to me about adopting via the foster system. The county I live in has come under fire recently for the foster system so they are in desperate need of parents. I was told there are healthy newborn infants living in temperary foster care for 6 months to a year after TPR. <br /> <br />If you pay attention to national news about crimes against children... I live in Greene County, Missouri, where in 2008 a little boy was killed by his foster parent. So now the red tape to be approved is very very thick. I have to file an application to be approved to even apply to get into the system. There are 2 seperate background checks, as well as a full mental health evaluation, that's even before the home study is started. I do not begrude the red tape if it can prevent another death.<br /> <br />We're going to wait till the new year to start the paperwork because we are working on house repairs right now and I don't want the stress of both going on at the same time. <br /> <br />At the same time, we are also requesting information from several private agencies too, and I plan on printing up busness cards and flyers too.
fiannakyn responded:
I know this board isnt very active at all, but I figure I would post updates on our path, incase someone else is curious. I'll probably also create a blog, and if I do, I'll post the link here too.
Today: (10/8/10)
I got the call back from C. with the foster system. We talked for a half hour straight about diffrent things needed.
a condenced run down was that the proccess consists of first a mini background check, for child abuse/neglect and sexual offencives complaints. Then we'll get a packet in the mail with information and the initial forms. Once we return those, we'll get a call from a caseworker to have an initial home visit and interview. Then they'll do a full FBI background check on us both, and we can start the classes. While the classes are being taken (weekly) we also have to submit to physicals and get the pet's rabies shots up to date. During that time we also will have the Home Study conducted. Once the classes are done, then we will be put in the pool for placement.
I gave her the info needed for the first background check, and will be waiting for the paperwork.
Today: (10/8/10)
I got the call back from C. with the foster system. We talked for a half hour straight about diffrent things needed.
a condenced run down was that the proccess consists of first a mini background check, for child abuse/neglect and sexual offencives complaints. Then we'll get a packet in the mail with information and the initial forms. Once we return those, we'll get a call from a caseworker to have an initial home visit and interview. Then they'll do a full FBI background check on us both, and we can start the classes. While the classes are being taken (weekly) we also have to submit to physicals and get the pet's rabies shots up to date. During that time we also will have the Home Study conducted. Once the classes are done, then we will be put in the pool for placement.
I gave her the info needed for the first background check, and will be waiting for the paperwork.
Vicky(33), married 10 years, no children. Fought (and lost) infertility for all 10 years. Moving on to adoption, hoping to be able to do it via foster system.
Report This| Share this:taking the plunge into adoption via DFSI know this board isnt very active at all, but I figure I would post updates on our path, incase someone else is curious. I'll probably also create a blog, and if I do, I'll post the link here too.<br /> <br />Today: (10/8/10)<br />I got the call back from C. with the foster system. We talked for a half hour straight about diffrent things needed.<br />a condenced run down was that the proccess consists of first a mini background check, for child abuse/neglect and sexual offencives complaints. Then we'll get a packet in the mail with information and the initial forms. Once we return those, we'll get a call from a caseworker to have an initial home visit and interview. Then they'll do a full FBI background check on us both, and we can start the classes. While the classes are being taken (weekly) we also have to submit to physicals and get the pet's rabies shots up to date. During that time we also will have the Home Study conducted. Once the classes are done, then we will be put in the pool for placement.<br /> <br />I gave her the info needed for the first background check, and will be waiting for the paperwork.
We got the packet of info yesterday, so we obviously passed the first background check.
Vicky(33), married 10 years, no children. Fought (and lost) infertility for all 10 years. Moving on to adoption, hoping to be able to do it via foster system.
Report This| Share this:taking the plunge into adoption via DFSWe got the packet of info yesterday, so we obviously passed the first background check.
Fiannakyn, I have been following some of you girls on the TTC 12 month board. I was apart of the 6 month board for a little bit, and will check in on the girls that had to move to the 12 month board. I just wanted you to know that you are being heard over here, and I hope to continue to follow your story. Congrats on the first step in passing the first backround check. If you do make a blog, I think it would be a great way for you to journal your experience and for others to learn from your experience. Good Luck!!!
Report This| Share this:taking the plunge into adoption via DFSFiannakyn, I have been following some of you girls on the TTC 12 month board. I was apart of the 6 month board for a little bit, and will check in on the girls that had to move to the 12 month board. I just wanted you to know that you are being heard over here, and I hope to continue to follow your story. Congrats on the first step in passing the first backround check. If you do make a blog, I think it would be a great way for you to journal your experience and for others to learn from your experience. Good Luck!!!
Thank you!
I did start a blog, Right now its about cleaning the house in preperation of a home study. *I'm a lazy packrat, with a house with little storage options, so lots of clutter.*
just this last weekend I filled 4 large trash bags with junk, and 4 boxes of stuff to go into a yard sale. Now my Kitchen looks spartan and inviting, and my living room looks spacous!
my blog is at www.wiggsadoption.blogspot.com connected is my TTC blog and my blog about having Cerebral Palsy
I did start a blog, Right now its about cleaning the house in preperation of a home study. *I'm a lazy packrat, with a house with little storage options, so lots of clutter.*
just this last weekend I filled 4 large trash bags with junk, and 4 boxes of stuff to go into a yard sale. Now my Kitchen looks spartan and inviting, and my living room looks spacous!
my blog is at www.wiggsadoption.blogspot.com connected is my TTC blog and my blog about having Cerebral Palsy
Vicky(33), married 10 years, no children. Fought (and lost) infertility for all 10 years. Moving on to adoption, hoping to be able to do it via foster system.
Report This| Share this:taking the plunge into adoption via DFSThank you!<br /> <br />I did start a blog, Right now its about cleaning the house in preperation of a home study. *I'm a lazy packrat, with a house with little storage options, so lots of clutter.*<br /> <br />just this last weekend I filled 4 large trash bags with junk, and 4 boxes of stuff to go into a yard sale. Now my Kitchen looks spartan and inviting, and my living room looks spacous!<br /> <br />my blog is at <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.wiggsadoption.blogspot.com/">www.wiggsadoption.blogspot.com</a> connected is my TTC blog and my blog about having Cerebral Palsy
Vicky...I'm so excited for you!!! I hope your adoption process goes quickly! Just wait until you get that little child in your arms!! 
All of a sudden, you're a mommy!! I'm sooo excited!!! I can't quit saying that!!!! 
KUP!!!
All of a sudden, you're a mommy!! I'm sooo excited!!! I can't quit saying that!!!! KUP!!!
Report This| Share this:taking the plunge into adoption via DFSVicky...I'm so excited for you!!! I hope your adoption process goes quickly! Just wait until you get that little child in your arms!! <img src="http://img.webmd.com/community/images/grin.gif" align="top" border="0"> All of a sudden, you're a mommy!! I'm sooo excited!!! I can't quit saying that!!!! <img src="http://img.webmd.com/community/images/grin.gif" align="top" border="0"> <img src="http://img.webmd.com/community/images/grin.gif" align="top" border="0"> <img src="http://img.webmd.com/community/images/grin.gif" align="top" border="0"> <img src="http://img.webmd.com/community/images/sillygrin.gif" align="top" border="0"><br /> <br />KUP!!!
Thanks Hannah!
We were called by the office last week about our inquirey asking if we were still interested. We went ahead and scedualed an initial interview/info session for Dec 10th.
We were called by the office last week about our inquirey asking if we were still interested. We went ahead and scedualed an initial interview/info session for Dec 10th.
Vicky(33), married 10 years, no children. Fought (and lost) infertility for all 10 years. Moving on to adoption, hoping to be able to do it via foster system.
Report This| Share this:taking the plunge into adoption via DFSThanks Hannah!<br /> <br />We were called by the office last week about our inquirey asking if we were still interested. We went ahead and scedualed an initial interview/info session for Dec 10th.
Congrats!!!! I can't wait to follow your adoption story, and congrats on the cleaning and fixing of the house. Your doing an amazing job!!!!
Report This| Share this:taking the plunge into adoption via DFSCongrats!!!! I can't wait to follow your adoption story, and congrats on the cleaning and fixing of the house. Your doing an amazing job!!!!
fiannakyn responded:
we had our meeting/interview on friday.
Our paperwork will initialy say "Adoption/legal risk only, age 0-3, sibling goups of 2 ok, no major physical disabilities." With this classification, we may have a placement within a year after starting classes. Which should start Febuary if there is room. May if we have to wait.
Our paperwork will initialy say "Adoption/legal risk only, age 0-3, sibling goups of 2 ok, no major physical disabilities." With this classification, we may have a placement within a year after starting classes. Which should start Febuary if there is room. May if we have to wait.
Vicky(33), married 10 years, no children. Fought (and lost) infertility for all 10 years. Moving on to adoption, hoping to be able to do it via foster system.
Report This| Share this:taking the plunge into adoption via DFSwe had our meeting/interview on friday. <br /> <br />Our paperwork will initialy say "Adoption/legal risk only, age 0-3, sibling goups of 2 ok, no major physical disabilities." With this classification, we may have a placement within a year after starting classes. Which should start Febuary if there is room. May if we have to wait.
I hope you get your classes right away. You've done such a good job with your house (according to your blog)!!! I hope that you can get your LO in your arms sooner than a year, but if not, it will be well worth the wait!!! GL and I'm still keeping track of you by your blog and wish you nothing but the best of luck!!!
Report This| Share this:taking the plunge into adoption via DFSI hope you get your classes right away. You've done such a good job with your house (according to your blog)!!! I hope that you can get your LO in your arms sooner than a year, but if not, it will be well worth the wait!!! GL and I'm still keeping track of you by your blog and wish you nothing but the best of luck!!!
I agree...I usually only get on here during break at work so I can't get to your blog...but good luck!!! I hope the classes start soon!!!
Report This| Share this:taking the plunge into adoption via DFSI agree...I usually only get on here during break at work so I can't get to your blog...but good luck!!! I hope the classes start soon!!!
hehe I also only get on webmd at work, I work in the health industry so its one of 3 outside websites I have access to, so.. (CDC.gov and weather.com are the others)
you should write down the website and check it out at home, I posted christmas tree pictures.
48 days till the Feb class. I figured its a good countdown to, cause either it'll be start of our classes, or I'll know I'll start the next class.
My mother in law is too excited. Her daughter is expecting the first biological grandkid in April, but she's still gathering things for all ages of kids for us and telling SIL hands off. MIL reasons that SIL will be able to get things for her baby in plenty of time cause she knows how long till x mile stone. So she doesnt need a walker or anything for at least a few months after birth, but we will have a VERY short notice for our child and no idea where the age will start. We may get an infant, maybe a 3 year old. And if we dont need the stuff for younger kids, THEN SIL can have them
you should write down the website and check it out at home, I posted christmas tree pictures.
48 days till the Feb class. I figured its a good countdown to, cause either it'll be start of our classes, or I'll know I'll start the next class.
My mother in law is too excited. Her daughter is expecting the first biological grandkid in April, but she's still gathering things for all ages of kids for us and telling SIL hands off. MIL reasons that SIL will be able to get things for her baby in plenty of time cause she knows how long till x mile stone. So she doesnt need a walker or anything for at least a few months after birth, but we will have a VERY short notice for our child and no idea where the age will start. We may get an infant, maybe a 3 year old. And if we dont need the stuff for younger kids, THEN SIL can have them
Vicky(33), married 10 years, no children. Fought (and lost) infertility for all 10 years. Moving on to adoption, hoping to be able to do it via foster system.
Report This| Share this:taking the plunge into adoption via DFShehe I also only get on webmd at work, I work in the health industry so its one of 3 outside websites I have access to, so.. (CDC.gov and weather.com are the others)<br /> <br />you should write down the website and check it out at home, I posted christmas tree pictures. <img src="http://img.webmd.com/community/images/pbpt.gif" align="top" border="0"><br /> <br />48 days till the Feb class. I figured its a good countdown to, cause either it'll be start of our classes, or I'll know I'll start the next class. <br /> <br />My mother in law is too excited. Her daughter is expecting the first biological grandkid in April, but she's still gathering things for all ages of kids for us and telling SIL hands off. MIL reasons that SIL will be able to get things for her baby in plenty of time cause she knows how long till x mile stone. So she doesnt need a walker or anything for at least a few months after birth, but we will have a VERY short notice for our child and no idea where the age will start. We may get an infant, maybe a 3 year old. And if we dont need the stuff for younger kids, THEN SIL can have them <img src="http://img.webmd.com/community/images/pbpt.gif" align="top" border="0">
Well, that's good that your MIL is telling your SIL hands off. My parents and in-laws did the opposite. They didn't do anything for us until our son was here and then they had to scurry to get stuff together. I'm glad everyone is excited! 
Report This| Share this:taking the plunge into adoption via DFSWell, that's good that your MIL is telling your SIL hands off. My parents and in-laws did the opposite. They didn't do anything for us until our son was here and then they had to scurry to get stuff together. I'm glad everyone is excited! <img src="http://img.webmd.com/community/images/smile.gif" align="top" border="0">
my mil is a planner. If she could plan well ahead, she will.
well I called the DFS today to check on the class starting this week. It was still full but they has so many people on the waiting list, they opened another class to start March 28th and we are on that list. (the regular scedualed next class was in June)
So Monday March 28th will be the first of 9 weekly classes! 56 days....
well I called the DFS today to check on the class starting this week. It was still full but they has so many people on the waiting list, they opened another class to start March 28th and we are on that list. (the regular scedualed next class was in June)
So Monday March 28th will be the first of 9 weekly classes! 56 days....
Vicky(33), married 10 years, no children. Fought (and lost) infertility for all 10 years. Moving on to adoption, hoping to be able to do it via foster system.
Report This| Share this:taking the plunge into adoption via DFSmy mil is a planner. If she could plan well ahead, she will. <br /> <br />well I called the DFS today to check on the class starting this week. It was still full but they has so many people on the waiting list, they opened another class to start March 28th and we are on that list. (the regular scedualed next class was in June)<br /> <br />So Monday March 28th will be the first of 9 weekly classes! 56 days....
I'm really glad we're getting to have the first class before my niece is due to arrive. I dont think I could handle it if I was still waiting...
Vicky(33), married 10 years, no children. Fought (and lost) infertility for all 10 years. Moving on to adoption, hoping to be able to do it via foster system.
Report This| Share this:taking the plunge into adoption via DFSI'm really glad we're getting to have the first class before my niece is due to arrive. I dont think I could handle it if I was still waiting...
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