Homestudy

We have a Social Worker- her name is Renee. Our first visit is January 4, 2006 at our house. A little nervous about what questions she will ask. But apparently all our paperwork was acceptable.

Merry Christmas

A little glitch with our formal application as they changed the fee the day before I dropped it off at the agency, but we sent in a new check and we have been assigned to a social worker. Kind of exciting!

We sent out letters with our Christmas cards this year telling everyone about the adoption, so now everyone should know about our plans. We are trying to have a low-key Christmas this year and since we are trying to save money.

For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord. Luke 2:11 (KJV)

We're In

I just got back from delivering our formal application packet to the FAC Ohio office. Plus our check for the adoption study fee. Now we wait to be assigned to a Social Worker who will complete our home study. We sent in our preliminary application on 9/2/05 and our formal application 12/2/05- it took me 3 months to finish it!

This is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24

Formal Application

We are ready to turn in our Formal Application to FAC tomorrow December 2. We had our appointment to be fingerprinted at the Cleveland USCIS on 11/17/05.

Here is a list of what's included in our formal application
(a.k.a. the paperchase)

FAC Formal Application (yellow)
ODJFS 1691 Application for Adoptive Placement
Check for adoption study fee
Schedule of fees
Checklist of topics for discussion
Ohio BCI fingerprint clearance
Employer reference letters
Five personal reference letters
ODJFS 1653 Physician Medical Reports
Release of information form
Autobiographies
ODJFS 1681 Financial Statement & copy of 2004 US1040
Affidavit of Health Insurance Coverage
Verification of Child Abuse Clearance
Photocopy of I-600A & G-28 forms sent to USCIS
Photocopy of marriage certificate
Photocopy of birth certificates
Photos of couple and home
Adoption Training Requirements
ODHS 1200 Fire Inspection Report
Animal Vaccination records

whew! the end!