Home Study Update

We just finished our home study update! Yea!!! Actually all went well.

It was nice visiting once again with our SW, Leon. Leon is now retired and in his words "loves doing this type of work (adoption) filled with more happiness". In his first life he worked as a psychologist in private practice. This meeting was very relaxed. We reviewed the paperwork we need to complete. Most of which we just need to mail. We still have to schedule an appointment for the fingerprinting.

On a down note. It is unreal how much our agency is charging for this. I know they are one of the "biggies" and everyone loves them but I still think the cost for the update is extreme. Of course, at this stage you simply pay and comply. I know many in our situation held hope that congress was going to amend the time lines affecting our documentation. Just my personal opinion. I do not see it happening. For purely political reasons (all sides), our documents are tied to the Patriot Act and as such, don't hold your breath. In fact, take a deep breath and go to your bank or credit union. You're going to need the money to pay for your Update.

Did I mention that I thought the cost was a little tooooooooo high?