So far we have:
- Attended Adoption Information Seminar (July 2009
- Attended Preparation for Adoptive Parenting training (October 2009)
- Attended Separation & Attachment training (October 2009)
- Submitted Expression of Interest form (November 2009)
- Attended Assessment Seminar (January 2010)
- Submitted referee reports
- Completed Criminal Record Screening and received clearance
- Completed Medical reports and received clearance
- Forwarded certified proof of identity documents
- Pay registration fee $750
- Be allocated an assessor
- Conduct assessment interviews
- Complete assessment report
- Adoption Panel meets to approve/reject assessment
- Prepare a family profile
- Profile can be presented to birth families.
- If profile is selected, an allocation offer is made and the child's information is provided to us
- Accept child and start gradual transition to adoptive parents
- Provide evidence that we are not pregnant
- Complete Placement Conditions form accepting child
- Adoption Plan completed and signed by all parties
- Child placed with applications
- Minimum 6 months supervision and support provide by Adoption Social Worker
- Commence the process of applying for an Adoption Order through the Family Court
- Family Court report prepared
- An Order of Adoption is granted
- Copy of Order and new birth certificate received!
Still a very long way to go, but we have come so far already. I can't wait until we get to that last line!
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