My DH and I are about to start the adoption process (hopefully). We have lots of experience with chn through work and socially, including chn from difficult and traumatic backgrounds. We feel we have lots to offer an AC but our main sticking point is finances. We would really struggle for me to give up work completely for more than 2-3 months. My work is very flexible however and there is a possibility of working just a few hours a day, which would be after my DH gets home from his job. I would be home in time for 6pm, and although would have to work a few more hours in school holidays, my DH doesn't work at all during this time. Is it unlikely we would be considered on this scenario? Everything I've seen/heard suggests 9-12 months minimum off work, and there is no way we could manage anywhere near that. I feel its a real shame if that's the case as we do have lots to offer, and it would be always one of us looking after AC rather than childcare or friends/family. Thank for any advice you can offer x
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