Just starting the adoption process

[DLouise2004]

Hi guys I wondered if anyone just starting the process may want to join me to chat through the journey and discuss what we are all going through? We are just starting our journey and excited, scared, nervous all at the same time! X

[DLouise2004]

That's really good @Hazza01 - so in terms of matching are you needing to do anything or is it the SW that looks at this?

We are starting stage 1 this week - so at the very start! X

[Hazza01]

After 3 months approval my LA placed me on the National Register and I am also using Link Maker so matching is a team effort really between my SW and myself. I just wanted to be proactive and feel like I’m having an input otherwise the wait becomes really hard. Aw you are just at the start of your journey, so exciting isn’t it xx

[DLouise2004]

I can imagine @Hazza01 that the waiting is a bit agonising - I think I may struggle with that part!

I am very excited and very scared!

[Hazza01]

It’s the hardest part for most people I think. Stage 1 will fly by xx

[DLouise2004]

All our references have now received letters and questions and our DBS checks submitted so getting there slowly but surely. Have half day training next week on work books. How us everyone else getting on in their journey? X