I've name-changed but hoping for some feedback about KCC adoptions - if there is anyone on these boards who has experience of them?
I've been to an information evening, and had a home visit from a Social Worker to see whether I am suitable to start the process.
I've been cleared to proceed, and I have to say, apart from being 15 mins early (I hadn't clinked this might be a little trick they might do so you don't have time to hide your guns and pack of rottweilers ) the social worker was lovely.
She told me everything I wanted to hear, and really smoothed my fears and concerns - maybe I'm too open, and I did just lay it on the line the things I thought might be my weaknesses as a potential parent to an adopted child. She made me feel that these were all ok, and that I was a good candidate.
I understand that it is best to 'interview' a few agencies before deciding who to apply with. My worry is, that they will all be as slick and complementary as KCC has been so far, and that I would be able to distinguish between them all.
The area I have the most (and probably only) concern with (I am only looking at agencies rated OSTED 'good' and above as there are a few that cover my area) is post-adoption support, particularly if issues arise that I find challenging and might require support.
The agencies will probably all say the same thing regarding post=adoption support, e.g. they are amazing at it!
How do i know who is telling the truth?
I am also BAME and was concerned that I might struggle to find another BAME child in Kent (not my biggest concern, but I feel it should be a consideration in matching) but the social worker said they have a wide range of children for adoption and other BAME children included.
Any words of wisdom oh wise ones?
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warofthewhorls · 05/12/2019 13:32
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