We went to our first class tonight with The Arrow Project. We watched a video that probably lasted like 45 minutes of the founder giving his life story. Phillip said it was all done in one take. I don't notice such things.
I have been reading up on this stuff for a while, so there weren't any real surprises. We will probably be done with our classes by the middle of July. We could be licenced as early as late July/early August. One thing I didn't realize though is that even if a baby is abandoned, CPS has to take every attempt to contact the biological family and terminate the rights. She made it sound like the quickest that can happen is about 90 days after birth. So, that's a little scary. And, then we can't start the adoption process until the child has been with us for six months.
We are just going to have to go into this knowing that we might not get to adopt. We will just love the baby to pieces whether we have him/her for 3 weeks or forever. Really, none of us are guaranteed that we'll have our kids tomorrow. The concept of being stewards of our children really hits home when it comes to foster to adopt.
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there's some folks in LJ over at Chapelwood that have fostered to adopt. They are about to officially adopt an African-American little girl they have been taking care of for months. I know they are so thankful and it has worked well for them.
Just thought I'd share the positive story for ya - God's plan is perfect. Looking forward to seeing what it is for you guys!
Even though there is "right of first refusal" for the biological parents, I think it is outstanding that you and Phillip are willing to be a caring home for that child or children. I get the sense that God has a purpose for you in doing this, even if it isn't for the long term.
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