The prosecutor said no

Prayers going up for you. Maybe it would help if you assured them that if her needs were not being met at home you would seek out help or even a school if she needed it.

Oh, we already said that during our testimony. In fact, we told them of a school right near us that is dedicated to the very disability our daughter has, and that we will be utilizing their services, either in our home, and if we feel it's needed, at the school itself. We also told them of a surgery (that we already scheduled!) that is specific for her condition, and that it has been performed with success countless times to children from around the world. Anyway, we were all shocked when we heard her answer. It's possible for her to change her mind on Monday, so we'll wait and see. The judge seemed to be favorable towards us, if that means anything.

Try HSLDA, as well as your local state's umbrella organization. Oh, not to mention the link to what's going on in Poland for their home educating families. I'd put links, but have lost track of what we are and are not allowed to share here. If there is anything about our adoption that we can send you to help, let me know. Our home study (I think I still have a copy) talks about our being home educators. We are also due for another home study in the next few weeks. While it wouldn't be until after your adoption, if the judge wants it to see that there are other children being adopted by home educating families, and that they are doing great, we'd be happy to get him/her a copy of the original study, our referral (in which the boys were a mess) and a new home study update (which will show they are off all medication, and doing great). I know I'm grasping at straws here but wow . . . such rediculosity . . .

Prayers & good thoughts for you & your family. Let's hope that common sense prevails and your adoption is granted on Monday!!

((((HUGS))))). So sorry to hear of your stressful problem. I assumed familes were basically approved by adoption agencies/social workers before they even hand in their dossiers for a high degree of success. Amy K, NJ

I'm really sorry to hear that. I hope the judge reconsiders when you bring in more info. Just FYI - I remember reading an article in a recent edition of the Polish Newsweek about home schooling and how it's becoming more popular in Poland now too. Wonder if your lawyer could get a copy and bring to the trial. Best of luck!

If you click on the "Forum Discussion Policy" announcement at the top of the forum, it'll give more detail but unless it's a link to an adoption service site/fee based adoption things, in general it's fine.:) Education links, government links, school stuff etc. that would all be fine to link. Poland news articles etc would be fine too.)

Oh my heart goes out to you. You and your family are most definitely in our prayers. How about a letter from the school for the visual impaired that would attest to services available to you in your home and at their school? What were the recommendations of the psychologist and the legal guardian? Can they make a stronger argument? Did you speak to your lawyer about the process -- does the prosecutor have to agree or will the judge make the decision based on all the information? I know the judge generally agrees, but we were told that the judge can override the prosecutor -- in our case the concern was the judge was more stringent than the prosecutor.

Hi -The article was actually in the May 10 issue of "Polityka" and is on page 103 ("Sladem panstwa Edisonow"). Best of luck!