First SW meeting tonight.

[grannypantiesrock]

Hi ladies (I think we're all ladies so far, correct me if I'm wrong),

We have our very first SW meeting tonight. I'm not nervous at all, more curious about what to expect. I have a hunch that at least a few of us are using the same agency (part of the name rhymes with fart... you know who you are).  So any tips on what to expect? I'm also curious about the home study. I thought this would be one visit where they toured our house, but sometimes it sounds like it's more involved with multiple meetings. I'm sure I'll get all of this information tonight, but I'm me and I wanna know now, lol.

[lizblue]

Hiya! You are one step ahead of me so I will look to you for information. we just sent in our completed app and questionnaires yesterday. Good luck tonight!

[jenn]

I was kinda nervous when we first met our SW but I shouldn't have been! It was like having a conversation with an old friend. She just wanted to know more about us, what led us to the adoption path, and how she is there to help each step of the way. At our first meeting, she did give us all the paperwork to start the home study so at first, that was a little overwhelming. But then she went through each and every piece of paper that we needed so I had a much better grasp of everything by the time we left. And if you have a question - don't be afraid to ask it! I asked some stupid/naive questions going into it and I'm glad I did!

Our first SW was adopted so she had a true passion for it whereas our current SW has adopted 3 kids from China so she that connection. It was nice dealing with 2 of the 3 sides of the triad.

GL and let us know how it goes!

P.S. We are with the same agency (at least.. I'm guessing we are... I can't think of that many that rhyme with fart!)

[pinkie]

I'm sitting here trying to figure out what rhymes with fart lol.

I can tell you we have had social workers here so many times between the two adoptions and it's always been very easy. Clean like as if you have friends coming over and you will be fine. Be sure your smoke detectors work, that you have a fire extinguisher and a CO2 detector.

[pinkie]

And right after posting I realized which agency LOL

[jwinct]

Hooray for progress!

[girliegus]

Good luck tonight! We are just starting the process and have not met any SW yet, so I have no advice to give. I'm sure everything will go well for you though!

[grannypantiesrock]

jenn, Cool! From this point on, we shall refer to our agency as "fart." Lol.

[lizblue]

grannypantiesrock, jenn, From the fart.

[grannypantiesrock]

lizblue, Hahahahaha!

[redandblue]

GL tonight! I was confused by all the language at first, but basically for us the home study is more about the interviews and learning about who we are as a family and what kind of parents we will be. We were told that the home inspection will happen after approval. Our SW did a basic walk through and gave us a checklist that they will be using for the inspection, so we could prepare. Have fun! I'm sure she will answer all your questions. I remember the biggest thing from our first meeting that stood out what her language. She always referred to 'our child', which hit home and made it very real for DH and me!

[roxy]

Good luck tonight! Our first meeting was very similar to everyone else. Just an easy get to know you conversation.

[grannypantiesrock]

Well that was easy. So I don't want to get excited, but SW said she would expect that we'll be placed within 3 months based on stuff like our age and openness to any race. "Brace yourselves" was the exact term. Yikes!

[lovelyplanet]

Wow that's awesome. I think we are with the same agency grannypantiesrock,
We are now at almost 2 month delay with the whole process. They can't seem to get their act together.
jenn you are with the same agency too? Crazy small world.

[roxy]

grannypantiesrock, that is awesome!! I really hope that your wait is short.

Sorry, I can't remember are you f2a?

[jwinct]

That's so awesome - I hope she's right!

[drl]

Congrats! Hope your wait is short. We were matched less than 3 months after our profile went active