bluebird

Great info from everyone. There is a ton of paperwork to provide with adoption or foster parenting. Be sure to make copies of everything they request.....so many times they lose information :shock: Scarey, they ask for lots of personal and financial stuff and makes ya wonder what did they do with it! Doesn't hurt to have them stamp your copy with the date you provided it. Neighbor has had a terrible time with social services losing stuff. She has had to pay from her own pocket for background info, medical info and such. Gets expensive let alone time family has had to take off from work/school to provide all that was requested. Good luck, you will find great reward for opening your hearts up to this child.

mswordwiz

As a former foster mom, and now an adoption mom, 7 home inspections later, they are looking for clean neat lived in home, not sterile unfriendly environment.

They would rather see a messy closet than a home that is so clean the worker feels like a tresspasser.

CarrieAnne

Good luck, I am sure you'll do great! I think they just want to make sure its a "home", you have food, and its safe! A few messes with other kids is expected!

sbeddingfield

I have adopted from the State - my now 23 year old daughter. What a blessing. One thing they looked at was where we had our medicine. Just make sure ALL med is up high and in a safe place.

We had a dog and they didnt look but asked if shots were up to date.