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We did have info sheets on about 10 of the children. It helped. I really did not want to go at all, but our SW really encouraged us to go and "market ourselves" since we were not getting selected. She has been with us the whole time and was really frustrated for us. For me, it was really feeling like we were competing with the others. Especially since we have 2 other kids, y'know.

Anyway, you'll be surprised what the SW's are looking for. I was told that several of the girls we were interested in would be better placed with a single mom. If they have had any problems with sexual abuse, this is often the case.

I would just try to get to know my SW and stay active. Whenever the agency got new books of children's profile, I'd go in & look thru them. Plus, ask abotu other counties. Tulare does not have their own adoption caseworkers, so they use other agencies & counties for placement. We met 2 girls that way.

I think your chances are very good.