Hi!
I am Connie from Indianapolis, IN. I have just completed my foster/adoptive parents classes through the local CPS. I am waiting to hear from my CW as to when I can get my home study completed.
Right now I am wondering two things.
1st- I am needing a lawyer that works with CPS and they are no longer able to recommend one to me directly. Is there anyone on here that has gone through the state in Indiana (preferrably Indianapolis) and who was your lawyer? What were your likes and dislikes about your lawyer?
2nd- Animals are a large part of my life I have dogs (4)and cats (3) and a pet rat named Yetta. (Yes Rat!) My mom, who I currently live with and will continue to live with even after the adoption says that for the homestudy we should put some or all of the animals in the kennel. But my opinion is that they are family to and should not necessarily be in the room while the homestudy is going on but they should not have to be "locked up" in a kennel somewhere. Is there anyone who was denied a child through any agency or state because of animals in the house? I mean I realize that it will make it so that I can not adopt a child with allergies but would they really deny due to animals in the house? Especially well cared for and mostly well behaved (they have their moments) animals?
Is there anyone in the local area that can help? I would appreciate any help.
Thank you,
Connie the mommywannabe