Hi
We were approved, after a very long assessment process for a range of reasons, earlier this year, and are currently waiting for the right match. I just wondered if anyone else is at a similar stage and is finding it hard.
It's just so frustrating. We hear about a child, say yes, get excited no matter how hard we try not to. And then we wait, and wait. And wait! In the latest case the child's social worker has been on leave, which the family finder didn't know about. Then the SW got back, but family finder went on AL. And after more waiting, we finally heard back, they've read our PAR and another family's, and have sent us some questions. Honestly I can barely remember anything about the child as it's been so long! Just the basics (name, age etc).
And the thing is if the SW says no, it's back to square 1. We have talked a little about potentially adopting again in a few years, but today I was thinking I don't think I can go through all of this again. I know that in this process the priority is finding the right family for a child (as it should be), and I know once we have our child this will all be worth it. But it's so hard!
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ScottishBeth · 24/04/2022 15:06
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