There are lots of myths about who adopts from foster care. Are they usually married with a stay at home parent? Are they wealthy? Do you fit the mold?
There are lots of myths about who adopts from foster care. Are they usually married with a stay at home parent? Are they wealthy? Do you fit the mold?
Maybe the state case workers and social workers should see this. We were repeatedly turned down because we had other school aged children. We were quite frustrated because for 6 months we kept getting the same answer back, “This child or children would be best served in a home where they would be the only child/children,” even though their profiles said they would consider all home studies. We were considering giving up when we were finally accepted to adopt a beautiful boy. We are over-the-moon excited. Doing our part to support National Adoption Month!
Sometimes, caseworkers know that a child really does need to not have siblings. Often this is because of evidence that the child has harmed other children in the past. I think it is best to accept their recommendations because they know the child better than we do. Congrats on your new son!!