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Hi Rea, We have any 11 yr old in adoptive placement right now. The process was very tedious. It seemed like it took forever for the SW's to get back to each other and then by Monday everything had changed. I think that Linny gave you some good things to ask about and think about. Medications, wanting to be adopted, visitations & attachment disorders, safety of our kids & pets- were on our list. Maintaining a therapy schedule can be hard if a move is involved, too. Somestimes, of course, the info that you get isn't really what is going on. Sometimes it's old or incorrect. Just try to be flexible with what you can. We had thought dd's foster mom would be a wealth of info, but that never really panned out. I think that she felt it best to detach herself from the situation. DD has tried to call her to no response. Information on siblings and their placements, situations, locations if applicable. This has been a problem for us as dd has many. Mabey try and think of issue that may be big for you and make sure to ask about those. Bedwetting, masturbation, lying, hoarding food...might be no problem for one person, but could make someone else flip out. I did actually print out lists for dh & I to take to the meetings so we didn't forget stuff. Medical History Religious Backround School history How has she been disciplined Special Habits Fears Bedtime routine What has she been told about sex/ have her period? (She's 11) Visits, contact w/relatives or friends Traditions important to maintain and a lot of misc stuff like food, music, TV shows, sports, hobbies.... Just ask anything you can think of. :)
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