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I remember one class was on transracial adoption. That one stuck stuck out in my mind because I was outraged that my agency showed such a horrible video on children of transracial adoption. Whoever made the video either wasn't in favor of transracial adoption or thought the video would be more interesting if only the adopted children with issues were focused on. I let my agency know exactly what I thought about this video.
Basically they are classes that try to prep you for the different things the kids you foster face, might have dealt with, your role in the child's life, the roles of DCF, the CW, the birth parents, etc...
I hope this helps. I would also look at possibly using a private agency. I found the support through my agency was lifesaving, if I had to rely solely on my children's CWs I wouldn't still be involved with the system 4 years later.
4 - 6 months? I guess that's about right. I started classes in July 2004 and was licensed on Halloween 2004, I was licensed first out of my class. I was really on top of things. I turned in paperwork at every single class. I took my CPR/First Aid/Water Safety class while taking the classes, along with my fingerprints. My wait was longer also because I waited to be scheduled for a homestudy.
The paperwork initially can seem overwhelming, but if you take it one document at a time, it's no big deal. PHOTOCOPY EVERYTHING!!! I photocopied everything in triplicate. Only one document of mine was lost, but I was able to go through my paperwork and easily give my agency another copy.
If you're looking to adopt, please know the process is taking longer now that LA County now has a matching room.
Welcome to the rollercoaster ride in the land devoid of watches or calendars!
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