Phone Interview

Today we had our phone interview with the adoption agency. Our coordinator went over basic information and what to expect in the upcoming months. We have been assigned a case worker and can begin working on our homestudy...again. They estimated that it would take 2-3 months to complete the homestudy and then we could begin our dossier which takes another 4-6 months. We are going to try and complete them both as soon as possible. However, we can not officially turn in our dossier until November (which is when we have been married for five years).

They are still estimating 18-24 months for a referral but to be prepared soon (whatever that means). We asked if there was a shorter time frame for boys and she was surprised that we wanted a boy...most people want a girl. She told us she would look into it and let us know. We also asked about their special needs and waiting child program. Justin and I have talked about adopting an older child (up to the age of two) and possibly a child with a minor correctable need. We are going to consult the doctor next week on what needs we feel comfortable being matched with.

So off on the paperchase we go!