Where we stand in the maze of adoption

There are many steps in the adoption process. Every time I think we are half-way done, I learn something new that pushes us back. The meeting with the social worker was not an exception.

What we have completed:
Adoption orientation
State-mandated adoption classes
FBI Finger printing and approval
Adoption application, part I
Adoption application, part II
First meeting with social worker, including marital inventory

What is next, in chronological order:
1. Complete more paperwork
2. Second meeting with social worker - January 11th
3. Home study consisting of many appointments with the social worker in our home
4. Completing foster care application
5 .Completing home licensing check-make sure everything is up to code
6. Be submitted to the matching system by our social worker
7. Be matched with a child or two
8. Read the child's file
9. Meet/interview all the important people in the child's life currently (foster parents, teachers, etc.)
10. Decide if we think the child would be a good fit for us, if not, repeat steps 7-10

Additionally:
Amy had to request a new birth certificate and social security card

The blogs will largely focus on one, or many, of these steps.