Our Foster Adoption Journey – Step 2: The Application
June 13, 2010 by Adoption Information and Laws
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The application came to us in multiple parts. We thought the original 10 pages or so was the full application, but in fact, that was only the first part. In total, we probably filled out about 20 pages of paperwork although some of it turned out to be repetitive information. The blog post for this video: www.faintstarlite.com Each states application looks different, but heres the questions you can expect: – General information about the household with questions about contact information, education and income. – Your familys history with drugs and alcohol and psychiatric treatments not just your households history but those in your extended family as well. – Marriage and relationship history about divorce, co-habitation, and to some degree, your sexual history. – Whether child neglect or abuse allegations have ever been filed against you or a family member. – Financial worksheet that details what you are worth and how much you spend. This includes all monthly expenses and how much is in your various bank accounts 401(k), investments, and what your properties are worth. It also includes questions regarding debt on mortgages, loans and credit cards. In addition, along with the application youll submit: – Health reports. Every member of the household needs to see a doctor who will fill out a health report detailing if youre all got the required immunizations and are in good health. – Fingerprints. Each member of the household above 18 will have to participate by submitting to …
When you get your baby, You’ll be classed as a MILF, that’s a big step up. Do you really want to be classed as such a thing?
I too am about to go through the process of foster adoption. I am so excited about my new path and journey.And I must admit I too was completely shocked when I found out that my agency does do free adoptions.I do plan not to only adopt but to keep fostering for a while too. Is that something that you plan on doing and have you thought of age difference?Congrats on your journey may it be a blessed one!
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and it really doesn’t seem that complicated.. 
That sounds pretty consistent with other states. The home inspection will be fun too. And they tend to show up without calling. Very annoying. You’ll want the state out of your hair ASAP.
I know this must be the most exciting and scariest undertaking!!
Honesty – always the best policy. Good advice
You look very nice, Esther. Not sure if you got a new look or something but you look lovely. Good luck with the adoption process.
You are an amazing person! I love watching you! It’s also really inspiring that you still look amazing! Are you making anymore WW vids? You are an inspiration! And one of the reasons I started making my own videos!
isn’t is crazy how much someone goes through to adopt and yet unplanned pregnancies occur so much–and no one asks those couples all these questions before they’re allowed to have a baby–you know?