About 4 hours ago our last home study meeting was ending. We've answered dozens of questions, had doctors appointments, outlined our finances, proven we have insurance, and shown her our home. Lots of people have been asking "Now what? Are you finished?" Ha! Not even close. Here are the steps:
1.) Lisa takes about 10 hours to write up the home study
2.) We review the home study for any errors or misinformation
3.)The home study is sent to DSS (SC is one of only 7 states that requires this step, of course!) for their approval
4.) Another copy is sent to our adoption agency for their review and approval
5.) When DSS is through with the home study, it is sent to an agency in Missouri that reviews every home study done in the US
6.) Once all of those agencies approve the home study and we finishing gathering MORE documents for our dossier the entire thing is sent to Ethiopia for their government to review and approve (our DTE)
But hey, having our home visits done is HUGE and Justin and I are so excited to have that part done. Justin has been absolutely amazing through this entire process, taking care of almost all of the paperwork. I don't know how we would have gotten all of this done without him. He is going to be the best dad. Before I get all sappy about how amazing he is, I'm going to go finish my online training and then finish packing for Togo. I'll update again when I get back. Thank you all so much for your love and support!
I know I'm really late...BUT if all 10 update email spots aren't claimed, I would love to fill one! :) Love you guys and I'm getting really excited for you!! Things are happening! :)
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