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My husband and I just finished PRIDE training. :) We still have to complete our home study and have the office of licensing come out. We were told that maybe April we would have everything completed.
I was just wondering if anyone could recommend something that helped them get through the process. Whether it be a book or whatever. Any suggestions would be most helpful. Thanks :thanks:
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The one thing I did was write my questions down I want to ask when I got "the call". I kept my questions in a notebook by the phone. Once you have a placement there's alot of books that can help with dealing with your foster childs needs. But for now enjoy your quiet time before your journey starts :)
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I am in the same boat. Waiting for the homestudy. You are lucky to have an approximate date. I don't even get to know how long of a wait until our homestudy writer comes. We were just told by the lady that its a long wait and "don't hold your breath". I can't tell you how mad that has made me, but I have started a new hobby. I am quilting. Right now its just a quilt for myself and my husband's bed and we have a trailer so I can quilt some for there as well but my end goal is to be able to make a quilt for the child/children we adopt. Try something new. It keeps your mind busy.
I have to remember about writing and keeping those questions near by.
I'm in Monmouth County.
I totally get that about "don't hold your breathe." We had an appointment today for our 3rd home study visit, and she was a no show. When I called to make sure she was ok she apologized over and over again. I was told I have to schedule a psychological evaluation of my choice on my dime. So far I hit a wall because no psychologist is willing to evaluate a new patient. It's very frustrating. I have a sewing machine. I thought about quilting. Is it really hard to catch on?
If you sew already, not at all. I would recommend investing in a rotary cutter and mat because you get better squares that way, but its not necessary. I would do some looking around at tutorials and stuff, but overall it just takes time, which is perfect! Google images is a great place to get ideas for some different quilt patterns as well instead of the traditional squares. It also gives you the opportunity to be creative. I designed my own quilt and it is huge and the squares and rectangles are all different sizes. There is a whole lot you can do with quilting.
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Have alot of patience......we waited several weeks before FD arrived,4yrs ago still with us,and it has been some experience.....but that aside,we did get lots of other calls,in the yrs that followed,especially,when she went back to RU....so I guess it is a waiting game to say the least....also heard there are not as many placements,as usual,due to state cutbacks....this is coming from of then CW's we know,and a few other workers involved....but that is for the older children,and not so much for the infants,and newborns.
I wish good luck to you,and it is a rewarding experience,just to be able to make a difference,and give love to a child needing it so badly.......I have know regrets.
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It is being requested by the state. Without getting into to much details it does have something to do from my past and I totally understand. It's just the way it was said to me and how I've been treated since being made aware. I realize that although this does have to do with me their concern is for the children we will have and make sure it is safe and healthy environment. I've reached out to a few people and explained the circumstances, and they have all said it's something they are required to do and not worry "you'll do fine." I did have a concern that after having the evaluation done they will not approve us.