Wednesday, April 11, 2007

FAQ: The Process

We have had lots of questions regarding the process of our adoption. I will outline it below:

1. Choose country and agency (Ethiopia/Dove Adoptions International out of Banks, OR))
2. Apply (check)
3. Sign a contract (check)
4. Receive Dossier packet (the papers to be sent to Ethiopia) (check)
5. Complete a home study (check)

Still to do:
6. Send home study report to the USA government for approval (6 wks-3 months)
7. Send home study approval and completed Dossier to the Agency
8. Wait wait wait for a referral (picture and information of proposed child) (4-7 months)
9. Accept or deny the proposed child
10. Wait for an Ethiopian court date for our child (1-3 months)
11. Make travel plans to pick them up! (2-4 wks)

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