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Were you told there were 3 families chosen? The staffings I have been in have had 5-6 families. Do you know if the current foster-family he is in is being considered? Your sw should be at the staffing to represent you. Did you put together a book with pictures and info about your family and home? That was very helpful for me, as a foster-parent helping to choose a forever family, as I am a visual person.
If you are chosen you should be notified the day of the staffing, you either agree to take him or not (silly, I know), then they have something like 3 business days to get you the "blacked-out" records. You review those and make the final agreement and then the meeting occurs. In one staffing I was able to email the new family pictures once we made the decision. Transition time varies I think from case to case.
I know exactly how excited and nervous you must be. We were staffed about 2 years ago for a baby girl and were not selected :( . Relatives were located the day before the staffing. I was very sad, but little did I know we would be placed with our (hopeful....still in tpr process) daughter at 2 days of age within a couple months! She has been with us over a year now and newborn sib has joined her. They are the light of our lives! Just remember IF it doesn't work out it's because God has something else in mind for you. Best of luck :)
Fosterma - thank you. I do know that the foster parents are older and do not feel that they can adopt. We did send a photo packet and I talked with at length his SW. She stated to our sw that the main worry she had was that we have moved often in the past. We were in camp ministery. We now are in our first (hopefully last) home, near mine and dh's families.
I had gotten the 3 family info from NACAC. They maybe were just giving me an average. :confused:
Our sw is meeting today!
Thank you for your words of encougament! I do know that it is in His hands! But thank you for the reminder - I need to remember that and try not to worry about it. :) It is in the Master's hands!
:( They chose another family. They felt that we were already raising our nephew (he is 2 1/2) and would most likely end up with hhis brother ( 2 1/2 months) and the new to be born baby. We are sad but know that God has a plan ( and it may very well be with my nephews) Thank you for your prayers.
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I'm sorry....I do know exactly how you feel....been there:(
You're right, though, God definately has another plan. Did you say 2 1/2 month old AND new baby??? Oh my...you'll need a very good double stroller!! I'll be praying that these little ones find their way to your home if that's His will and your desire. It must be tough with them being relatives....you are a special person!