[joskids]

although the photolistings are not always current, I still stand by doing your own legwork. If your worker isn't proactived then you need to be. If your homestudy is complete, call yourself. If the worker really cares about placing a child, they'll tell you as much as they can share at that point. I've had some that were wonderful about sharing non-confidential information. Ask about how many placements the child has been in, as that is important. Ask about sib relationships, ask how the child is currently doing in their foster placement. Keep calling workers and get to know them. That's how we got one of our daughters. I'd called about an older child who was eventually placed with the foster mother permanently. But that worker remembered two years later that we were an interracial couple and were looking for same for a 2 year old biracial girl and we were placed with her eventually. And good luck with your search. It's a frustrating ride but such a worthwhile destination!

Josie