[scandi]

What state are you in? In Minnesota but adopted from Texas

How long after placement before you can finalize? Texas says 6 months - in Minnesota it is 3 months

What pre-adoption classes did you have to take? MAPP, PACE, PRIDE, CORE, or something else? In Minnesota it is a two day adoption training - no cool name

Are you considered a foster parent until finalization? With Texas no - once I signed the placement paperwork I was the parent. In Minnesota yes - foster parent until finalization.

Anything else about state regulations that you think a new adoptive family would need to know.

It can take a long time to get thru the red tape especially if there is an ICPC - interstate compact for out of state kids involved. But worth the wait so don't give up no matter how frustrating.
scandi