I have a feeling this has been covered before, sorry if so.
Our LA says they only show one family one child's details at once. So since last week we have been considering a particular child and have so far had the CPR and the later Medical Report from the LA's medical advisor, a paediatrician. Strangely we were sent the full CPR straight away, not just a profile.
I would really find it helpful to know who else is waiting for a family in our LA, to give me a feel for where this child is in terms of needs. This is not necessarily to look for an 'easier' option. I know every child we consider will have some kind of extra need, whether this is due to loss, neglect, trauma, disability etc. I find it very hard, however, to say yes while wondering who is next on their list of 'children to show us'. This is a lifelong decision, after all.
I am finding it hard to 'just know'. This is the first CPR we have seen. This could be our child. But so could the next one and how would we know?!
So what is my question? Basically, is this how matching works? I am sure I have read of situations where prospective adopters are shown a number of profiles at once. I suppose in three months or so we can look nationally at everyone...
Am finding it all so emotional and draining.
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Question abt matching
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